Wood Finishes
What do I do if my project comes out cloudy or dull after using your products?
It simply should be sanded using a higher grit or buffed a little more.
After applying finish, is it necessary to wash (the board)
After applying and buffing away oil/wax, is it necessary to wash the board with light soap and water before cutting food on it? There is no need to wash after applying finish! Just make sure to give it a good buff and allow 24 hours for drying.
Can I apply your products outside?
You may apply our finishes outside and in open garages, but keep in mind when it's humid the oils may evaporate quicker as they are curing, and when it's cold some finishes may become thicker and potentially more difficult to apply. Room temperature ...
Can your finishes be used over paints and stains?
Our Furniture Wax and Furniture Butter can be used over oil-based stains, along with chalk, milk, or clay paints.
What types of wood can I use your products on?
Our products can be used on all hardwoods, including exotic woods.
Can I use your products over polyurethane?
Yes, as long as the polyurethane is oil-based.
What cleaning method would you recommend for cutting boards finished with Walrus Oil?
Gently hand washing with a light soap (such as our Cutting Board Soap) and lukewarm water will preserve the finish longer.
Should I build up coats for new wood?
You can build coats with our Furniture Finish line, but it is not necessary. One or two coats should be sufficient.
How do I apply Wood Finishes
We have created a simple instruction card which you can download below.
How often do you recommend reapplying oil/wax?
Depending on how often the finished item is used, we recommend once or twice a year.
What is the best/most efficient way to apply your wood finishes?
For the oil-based products we generally recommend using a rag, an old t-shirt, or vinyl gloves. For waxes, an electric buffer is superior. When wiping off excess at the final step steel wool works excellent.
Can I wash my oil/wax soaked rag for future use?
Yes, you can wash it by hand. We do not recommend washing in the washing machine.
How do I dispose of any excess oil?
You can throw any excess away in the trash. Please do not pour it down the drain!
What is the easiest way to apply your product on a large surface area, such as Cabin Walls on a deck?
We recommend using a paint brush to apply our products on larger surface areas.
What product do you recommend for beginner woodworkers?
We recommend either our cutting board care kit or just cutting board oil as it is our most versatile product!
What will make cure times quicker when using Cabin Walls and Hardwood floors?
You can add a small amount of citrus solvent to speed things up.
How difficult is it to buff out furniture care products over cutting board care products?
Since the furniture care products are polymerizing, they do require more buffing than cutting board oil/wax. They just need a little more elbow grease!
I finished my countertop with your oil. Even though I let it dry for 24 hours, it is still leaving residue on paper. What should I do?
Our products can take up to 48 hours to fully cure so make sure you are giving it enough time to cure and wipe down. Also, if the pores in your wood are too big, they can hold excess oil. Make sure to sand at a higher grit (420-600) for a tighter ...
Can I wash my oil/wax soaked rag for future use?
Yes, you can wash it by hand. We do not recommend washing in the washing machine.
How do I give my project more sheen?
You can sand at a higher grit (400-420), or buff out the wax finish a little more.
Can I use your products on wood spoons/utensils?
Yes you can, but we don’t recommend using it on utensils that will be used for stirring hot liquids.
Can your finishes be used over paints and stains?
Our Furniture Wax and Furniture Butter can be used over oil-based stains, along with chalk, milk, or clay paints.
What types of wood can I use your products on?
Our products can be used on all hardwoods, including exotic woods.
What cleaning method would you recommend for cutting boards finished with Walrus Oil?
Gently hand washing with a light soap (such as our Cutting Board Soap) and lukewarm water will preserve the finish longer.
Should I build up coats for new wood?
You can build coats with our Furniture Finish line, but it is not necessary. One or two coats should be sufficient.
How often do you recommend reapplying oil/wax?
Depending on how often the finished item is used, we recommend once or twice a year.
After applying finish, is it necessary to wash (the board)
After applying and buffing away oil/wax, is it necessary to wash the board with light soap and water before cutting food on it? There is no need to wash after applying finish! Just make sure to give it a good buff and allow 24 hours for drying.
Can you mix and match your products?
For example: Can you mix sealing Cutting Board Oil with Furniture Wax? Or Furniture Butter with Wood Wax? Yes. Our products are all oil-based so they can be paired with no issues, just make sure you are using oils first and waxes on top!
What do I do if my project comes out cloudy or dull after using your products?
It simply should be sanded using a higher grit or buffed a little more.