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Removing Danish Oil

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Ret.

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May 6, 2009, 1:44:09 PM5/6/09
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Three years ago my wife and I had new worktops installed in our kitchen. We
made a major mistake and went for solid wood 'beech-block' worktops. My wife
hates them - they mark far too easily and require a lot of maintenance.

Immediately after installation the worktops were sealed with 'Osmo Worktop
Oil' which is a type of Danish Oil (I believe!). The Osmo produced an
excellent 'satin sheen' covering and I have since re-treated the worktops
with another coat of the remaining Osmo Oil.

Last week we decided that the worktops required another 'face-lift' and, not
being able to source Osmo Oil locally, I bought a can of Colron Danish Oil
from B&Q. I sanded down the worktops (not back to the bare wood) and then
applied a coating of the Danish Oil.

What a disaster! The Danish Oil has not properly dried and has a very
'tacky' feel to it. Not only that but it has a high-gloss 'wet look' finish
that just looks awful on a work-top. I'm advised that this is because the
Danish Oil has not been absorbed and just lying on top of the previous
coating. This did not happen, however, when I last re-treated with Osmo Oil.

I have now ordered a can of Osmo Oil on-line but, as it is not cheap, I
don't want to risk applying it on top of the Danish Oil. So, what's the best
method of removing this stuff? I have a can of Colron 'soft finish'
varnish/shellac/laquer remover - would this do the job? Sanding is not the
answer because the sand-paper becomes clogged within seconds. Wire wool and
white spirit is another option, although I don't know if this would work.

Any suggestions would be welcomed!

Kev

Bob Minchin

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May 6, 2009, 3:39:04 PM5/6/09
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I would give the wire wool and white spirit a go.

Bob

Ash

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May 6, 2009, 3:58:00 PM5/6/09
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> I would give the wire wool and white spirit a go.
>

I agree ... but be careful how hard you press ... let the white spirit do
the work and just gently rub over with the wire wool.

Ash


The Medway Handyman

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May 6, 2009, 5:48:35 PM5/6/09
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The standard way of getting old wax off wooden floors prior to coating is to
use wire wool & white spirit.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk


Ret.

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May 7, 2009, 9:58:39 AM5/7/09
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Thanks everyone - the concensus is white spirit and wire wool! I'll give it
a go.

Ret.

Phian

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May 8, 2009, 12:36:58 AM5/8/09
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Please let us know how it goes, I also have some surfaces treated with
Danish Oil (not sure about the brand) so will watch with interest.

Phian


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