Best oil for oak?
Alix W
5 years ago
Help please, Houzzers - I’ve snagged myself a good old eBay bargain - a big oak bookshelf. I’m going to sand and oil it - but does anyone know the best oil for oak? Danish oil? Oslo oil? Something else?
I’d like it to stay reasonably pale if possible.
Thanks in advance!
I’d like it to stay reasonably pale if possible.
Thanks in advance!
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Alix W
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