Osmo Top Oil for breakfast bar - which finish?
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6 years ago
Hi which Osmo Top Oil finish would you recommend for a walnut breakfast bar? It will be coated in the factory with Danish Oil first
https://www.woodworktops.com/danish-worktop-oil.html
Thanks so much :)
https://www.woodworktops.com/danish-worktop-oil.html
Thanks so much :)
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