Can I use Danish Oil on these sills or are they too far gone? Some are not as dry as this but dry and stained nonetheless.
Hi @kandafino
The timber looks in good condition apart from the stain
But you will need a detailing sander to get into the corners and sand that stain out back to a uniform timber color as the oil will show up any marks
(90 grit then 240 grit will speed the sanding process up.
Or you may wish to paint over the stains an easier process,
Thanks for the reply. Should I use the dainish oil? Will that help when there is condensation in the winter as well?
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @kandafino. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about rejuvenating a window sill.It's great to see that @Jewelleryrescue has been assisting.
While Danish oil can enhance the look of your timber, it might not be the best option for areas that regularly experience moisture, such as window sills prone to condensation. Oils can soak into the timber but don’t provide a fully protective barrier against water.
You might want to consider applying a stain to achieve your desired colour, followed by a hard, clear coating like Cabot's Cabothane. This will provide a more durable, water-resistant surface that allows you to easily wipe away condensation in the mornings without damaging the timber.Please let me know if you have any questions.Mitchell
Hi @MitchellMc , could you apply Danish oil and let that dry and then do a top coat of polyurethane? Would that be compatible?
Hi @john12345,
It can be possible to apply polyurethane over Danish oil, provided the Danish oil has completely cured and the two products are compatible. Some Danish oil manufacturers specifically allow polyurethane to be applied over their products once sufficiently dry.
However, compatibility can vary between products, so I wouldn't assume that any polyurethane can be applied over any Danish oil. If you let us know the specific Danish oil and polyurethane, you're looking at using and they are ones that we sell, we can check the manufacturer's recommendations or reach out for guidance for those particular products.
Jacob
thanks @JacobZ . I have some Cabot’s Benchtop Clear Satin water washout. I don’t have any Danish oil yet but was planning to buy some (although I do have some boiled linseed oil which I wondered if I could use that instead?)
As your Cabot's Benchtop Clear is water-based, I wouldn't recommend applying it over Danish oil or boiled linseed oil. Oil-based finishes will usually interfere with the adhesion of water-based products, so generally speaking, these products would be incompatible.
If you'd like to use your Cabot's Benchtop Clear, I'd just use it alone rather than applying Danish oil or boiled linseed oil underneath it. If you give the timber a good sand and clean before coating, you will still get an enhanced look and good protection without the potential for adhesion issues.
Let me know what you think.
that’s good advice, thanks @JacobZ . Think I’ll just go with the Carbot’s and not worry about the oil
