Tung Oil????

[angelduster1998]

I am been considering using tung oil to finish a few projects with after I seal them with sanding sealer. I know that they sell it at Walmart in the paint department in a high gloss or semi gloss. I am unsure of which one to get.

I know that some of you great experts have the answer as to which one is best. So, I will just wait for the answer...LOL....

Thanks, Tonya

[DWSudekum]

Tonya,

The Glossy or the Semi Glossy Tung Oil is your preference. They both behave the same when you put them on. I am unsure however how well the Tung Oil will work if you use a sanding sealer as Tung Oil has to penetrate the wood for it to work correctly. Something I would do is make a test piece, use the sanding sealer, and then put the Tung Oil on it and see if it preforms satisfactorily. This way you can avoid the possibility of doing harm to your project. I have used both in the past ( no sanding sealer ) and I like the finish. There is low oder but as with any finish please use adequate ventilation.
The cleanup is easy.


DW

[Mick Walker]

Tonya, no need for the sanding sealer. That is "tung oil finish" that you find at Wal* Mart. You don't want pure tung oil as it takes forever to dry. "Tung oil finish" comes in gloss and semi gloss and contains little or no tung oil. Don't know why the call it tung oil. Apply 2 or 3 coats of the gloss, lightly sanding with 320 or higher grit sandpaper between coats. Then apply a final coat of semi gloss. Try it on a scrap to see if you like the gloss or semi gloss. I prefer a semi or satin gloss as the gloss usually shows all the imperfections.

[angelduster1998]

Ok, guys, thanks bunches for the help....I am not sure why they call it tung oil finish either. But at least I know now that I won't need to use the sanding sealer with it....

Was going to try and get some linseed oil, but not sure where to find that at. Any suggestions?????

[Mick Walker]

Tonya, any place that sells paint should have linseed oil. You want boiled linseed oil, (BLO) not raw linseed oil. Works great for bringing out the grain and color of wood. Takes awhile to dry though. When the smell is gone it is dry enough to apply a finish over it. You can mix it 50/50 with mineral spirits or paint thinner and get the same results and it will soak into the wood better if thinned.

[minowevie]

Hi Tonya, I just wont to throw in a word of caustion. if you use rags to do any tong oil, please put them out side. not in a can. ok, they can egnight all buy themselfs. FIRE. I just added this, just incase you didn't know. if you do. great. your friend Evie

[Bill Boone]

Hello everyone, I'm new to finishing, etc. Tung oil, boiled linseed oil used to finish a name sign for out doors with letters painted with acrylics and a sealer applied over the piece. How does this work?
In carving names, to get dark letters on a nice piece of say light wood with nice grain, what can I use to apply to the wood first, (Tung oil or Boiled Linseed Oil), carve the letters out, then spray or paint in the recesses , wipe surface off clean with a rag?
Thanks for any help
Bill Boone