Liberon Superior Danish Oil

Liberon Superior Danish Oil is ideal for most interior and exterior hardwoods and softwoods. It is a penetrating oil which brings out the natural grain of the timber and gives a finish somewhere between satin and gloss, meaning it is shinier than a standard satin sheen, but not quite as shiny as that of a standard gloss.

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Please note: This product is not suitable for use on external oak. For this purpose, we recommend the use of a Tung oil such as Morrells Tung Oil. It is, however, fine for use on interior oak surfaces.

Danish Oils enhance the natural colour and character of the wood, giving an almost damp like appearance. To get an indication of how the wood will look once oiled, slightly wet the bare wood with a clean cloth or sponge dampened with water.

Ensure that wooden surfaces to be oiled are clean, dry and free from dust, dirt and any other surface contaminants.

Interior woodwork

• Ensure that all previous finishes have been removed to expose clean, bare wood
• Remove any wax finishes with Woodleys Wax and Polish Remover
• Remove any existing varnish finishes with a suitable paint stripper or varnish remover
• Clean, dry and ensure the surface is dust free
• If required stain the wood with Liberon Palette Wood Dye before oiling

Exterior woodwork

• Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from decaying timber
• Any decaying timber should be cut out, removed and replaced with new timber
• Surface greying or mould should be treated with a suitable mould and mildew cleaner or wood restorer as this may cause blackening of the timber

Always do a test area before starting any project, to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.

Interior Wood

1. Apply the Danish Oil with a natural bristle brush or lint-free, cotton cloth
2. Allow it to soak into the wood for 5-10 minutes before wiping off the excess with a clean, lint-free cloth
3. Allow to dry for a minimum of 5 hours, then apply more coats as required - we recommend a minimum of 3 coats for interior wood, and a minimum of 4 for exterior wood
4. For best results gently rub with Liberon Ultra Fine (0000) Steel Wool between coats
5. In exposed areas or damp areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, more coats will be required. It is important to ensure sufficient coats of oil are applied initially to give maximum protection

Exterior Wood

1. Apply as above for interior wood
2. Exterior wood will require a minimum of 4 coats with exposed areas requiring additional coats
3. It is not necessary to remove the excess on sawn timber, but do wipe off any runs

Regular Cleaning

Oiled surfaces can be cleaned with a damp, lint-free cloth. Any spills should be wiped up immediately and stubborn stains can be removed with a mild detergent.

Maintenance

Surfaces treated with Liberon Superior Danish Oil need to be re-oiled once a year or more, depending upon usage. Exterior timbers need to be maintained on a regular basis, at least twice a year. Clean off any surface grime, mould etc. (sanding if required) before re-oiling.