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26th June 2006, 02:14 PM #1New Member
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Re-finishing timber edge of kitchen bench
G'day all,
Long time reader, first time poster.
Recently bought a house and am having fun fixing up a few small things that have been bugging me, one of which is the edge of the kitchen bench. Basically it's a laminate bench top that has a timber edge. The finish on the timber is all but gone, especially around the sink and stove areas. I'm keen to sand it back and re-finish it. Can anyone suggest a suitable finish (and/or technique) that I can use that is safe for food preparation areas.
Cheers
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26th June 2006, 02:20 PM #2
I've had great results with 'briwax' danish oil - which is really a wipe-on varnish, with a high oil content:
Sand back to timber
Apply a coat with a rag, being liberal
wipe off remnant oil after about 10 mins
Let harden for 24 hrs
Repeat min. 3 times - I did about 5 coats.The only way to get rid of a [Domino] temptation is to yield to it. Oscar Wilde
.....so go4it people!
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27th June 2006, 04:17 PM #3New Member
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Thanks for the reply Tassie Kiwi,
I'm a big fan of Danish Oil having previously used it to finish a second-hand sideboard - came up a treat. How does it go in areas that may get wet or damp? (around sink, wiping down with a wet sponge, etc). And how's the food safety aspect?
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27th June 2006, 07:59 PM #4
Have a look at DGI Country Oil.
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