I bought a walnut worktop from Tops Worktops and it is really pale coloured, nothing like the sample they sent. I didn't get to check it within the 15 day get out period (don't ask, it's a long story) so wonder will oiling it give it that rich dark walnut tone? Can anyone recommend an oil and does it get darker the more coats you give it? Or should I use a stain first?
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Thanks, will see if I can get that oil. Top Worktops say to use Danish Oil, but I am also thinking of Auro Worktop oil. Not sure whether an 'eco' oil is better than Danish.
Top Worktops say the walnut will darken down with oiling and that they will take it back if not, which would be incredible service if they did, but hopefully it won't come to that.
Top Worktops say the walnut will darken down with oiling and that they will take it back if not, which would be incredible service if they did, but hopefully it won't come to that.
hi glm
it sounds as though the walnut worktops you have received may contain a lot of 'sap wood'. a cheaper part of the walnut tree as the demand for it is lower. this will never darken to the full extent of how a proper walnut worktop should look - even with oil. some worktop manufactures use it to 'bulk out' their walnut worktops with cheaper material.
theres a good video on youtube about walnut worktops
it sounds as though the walnut worktops you have received may contain a lot of 'sap wood'. a cheaper part of the walnut tree as the demand for it is lower. this will never darken to the full extent of how a proper walnut worktop should look - even with oil. some worktop manufactures use it to 'bulk out' their walnut worktops with cheaper material.
theres a good video on youtube about walnut worktops
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Hi Matthew 1984
I think you are right about the sap wood. However, after testing a Danish oil (very orange) and Rustins Worktop oil (very dull colour) I went for Auro worktop oil. It is solvent based but completely non toxic and brought out lovely tones in the wood. So while my cheap walnut worktop will not be a rich dark coloured walnut, I am now happy with the variety of tones.
Now I have to decide what to use on my walnut bannister, which is genuine walnut!
I think you are right about the sap wood. However, after testing a Danish oil (very orange) and Rustins Worktop oil (very dull colour) I went for Auro worktop oil. It is solvent based but completely non toxic and brought out lovely tones in the wood. So while my cheap walnut worktop will not be a rich dark coloured walnut, I am now happy with the variety of tones.
Now I have to decide what to use on my walnut bannister, which is genuine walnut!
hi glm
im glad you've found a finish you're happy with. for the bannister you could try liberon finishing oil then use their black bison wax on top of that. used that combo on an old walnut table and the finish was amazing - very rewarding too - working in the oil and buffing the wax is surprisingly theraputic!
im glad you've found a finish you're happy with. for the bannister you could try liberon finishing oil then use their black bison wax on top of that. used that combo on an old walnut table and the finish was amazing - very rewarding too - working in the oil and buffing the wax is surprisingly theraputic!
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