Sealing solid oak work tops.

[flyingsparks]

I have some solid oak work tops to go in to my new kitchen. They are from Ikea and have had one factory applied treatment of oil. I was wondering if if would work to apply a Matt finish polyurethane lacquer/varnish instead of oil ? Would this last longer and still be moisture and heat resistant? Just a thought as oiling needs doing every 6 months or son and wondered if this would work. Any thoughts? Cheers chris

 

[Diyisfun]

Its not difficult to oil. Just do it before you go to bed, come down in the morning & it looks great.
If you use varnish, you would need to rub down & reapply.

 

[flyingsparks]

Yes true. What's best to use? Tung oil?

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

You'll need more than one coat of oil, do about six and have a bullet proof work top's

 

[Diyisfun]

Im using Liberon Finish Oil.
It was left by previous home owners.

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Thats good oil and easy to apply,nib it of with wire wool between coat's

 

[foxhole]

Another option.
http://www.wood-finishes-direct.com/products/wood-finishes/wood-oils/osmo-top-oil.htm