Most wood oils are blends of tung and linseed oil. Formulations differ by brand, and the best choice is usually the one with ...

Penetrating finishes such as those achieved by old-time craftsmen with linseed oil have a depth and luster quite unlike those of surface coatings such as varnish or lacquer.They help accent the ...

Dear James: We just bought an older house with lots of natural woodwork. Can we sand it down and refinish it with another natural oil finish? What are some tips to apply the finish? -- Tammy V ...

Use your hands to rub some mineral oil or linseed oil onto the wood surface. ... Step 5: Soak a soft cloth or piece of rubbing felt in mineral oil or linseed oil. For a high-gloss finish, ...

Oil-based wood stains and linseed oil can burn without any spark. — -- Summer is a popular time for home improvement projects, but officials are warning of a danger that many people may not ...

The boiled version of linseed oil dries faster, but pure linseed oil provides better protection. Danish oil, a blend of natural oils and resins, wears better than pure linseed or tung oil, and is more ...

Q: We have (whoops, had) beautiful high-end, outdoor teak furniture. Several years ago it had just reached that lovely patina-stage of aging and was very smooth to touch. While we were away on ...

Dear Pat: My house has some beautiful old woodwork, which I need to sand and refinish. I was thinking of using a natural oil finish on it. Is this type ...

If that doesn’t work, she uses Citristrip’s paint and varnish stripping gel ($12.98 a quart at Home Depot), which removes many finishes, including paint, varnish, polyurethane, lacquer and ...