new oak table

[formula400]

me and the wife got a new oak table from John Lewis, it says it should be treated with oil "we recommend periodic oiling and oiling before first use" what should I use, I don't want a shiny finish, I also don't want to have to sand it as I have read in other places,

its a family table that a 10 month lad is going to cover in food I am guessing, am I best leaving it and then if it get horrible sand and coat in a few years ???

[Mussels]

You don't want a shiny finish but want it to survive a small child, it's not looking good.
Danish oil to keep it safe or teak oil if said child doesn't go anywhere near it.
Beeswax might help but isn't infallible. You need to do some reading and work out what's best for you.

I'd use teak oil and keep it permanently covered with a padded, waterproof tablecloth. Did they not recommend something?

[demographic]

Danish oil is my to go finish and I put that onto the oak top I put on a Singer sewing machine frame table.
I never use the one with the stain cos if I ever need to re-coat it, it's simpler to do and I don't end up with twice as much stained bits and some with just one coat.

Plus I feel that oak is nice enough that it doesn't need extra colour.

[v8-powered]

Check out a brand called Osmo, best stuff we found.
We have solid oak work surfaces and also oak dining furniture along with a clumsy family, that's the only stuff that lasts and protects.

[demographic]

Also, if the oak is more than just a thin veneer it's not usually the end of the world if it gets surface damage, a quick go with a cabinet scraper takes it off and it can be re-coated.

[Screwdriver]

I restored some oak furniture using this:




Before:



After:



Foodsafe non toxic etc.

[Felix]

Table cloth for when child eats

[Horse]

If you're worried about the potential for damage from a child, get a thick cover and remove it when you want to be growned ups.

[KungFooBob]

Plasti Dip it.

Peel it off when the kid moves out. Perfect table underneath.

[Screwdriver]

Tung oil and beeswax. Wood is beautiful, Oak is as hard as nails.

Follow instructions on the bottle, same with the wax. First time will need a few days iirc. Solid Oak table will last a lifetime if treated properly. Keep a jar with a damp rag of Tung oil for the occasional touch up. Doesn’t need much.

[Mr. Dazzle]

Check out a brand called Osmo, best stuff we found.
We have solid oak work surfaces and also oak dining furniture along with a clumsy family, that's the only stuff that lasts and protects.

We use Osmo on our hardwood decking, it's good stuff.

We have a walnut/glass/carbon fibre dining table, I posted about it on the other site when I was building it. I oil it with Danish oil every so often. When I first got it I followed the advice someone gave me: Once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year and then as you need it...some wag pointed out that sounds alot like marriage

TBF ours started out as bare wood and I'd bet something from John Lewis is already treated with something. We've had baby dazzle using it since she arrived and she's 4 now. All that oil has at least protected it! Its more satin than shiny, water just beads up on it.

[formula400]

Check out a brand called Osmo, best stuff we found.
We have solid oak work surfaces and also oak dining furniture along with a clumsy family, that's the only stuff that lasts and protects.

Quite a lot of the John Lewis reviews say to use Osmo, but not what particular one.
Did it require any prep??? I’ve not no Intention of sanding. Also will it smell (the product that it???, the wife will nag its harmful )

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

A pint of leopards fanny batter is what you need.

[Screwdriver]

Quite a lot of the John Lewis reviews say to use Osmo, but not what particular one.
Did it require any prep??? I’ve not no Intention of sanding. Also will it smell (the product that it???, the wife will nag its harmful )

Osmo is just an oil/wax finish isn't it?

[v8-powered]

Check out a brand called Osmo, best stuff we found.
We have solid oak work surfaces and also oak dining furniture along with a clumsy family, that's the only stuff that lasts and protects.

Quite a lot of the John Lewis reviews say to use Osmo, but not what particular one.
Did it require any prep??? I’ve not no Intention of sanding. Also will it smell (the product that it???, the wife will nag its harmful )

Our kitchen surfaces get quite a tough time as the missus doesn't use chopping boards much, so once every year or so we will sand them back. The dining room table we don't though.
We simply brush it on and then use a cloth to wipe it in, leave to dry and back to new....

[slowsider]

If you're worried about the potential for damage from a child, get a thick cover and remove it when you want to be growned ups.

Cut holes for the eyes though, or else child services will be on your case

[Cousin Jack]

Osmo is just an oil/wax finish isn't it?

Osmo make a raft of different finishes, much like Ronseal do, but Osmo focus on oil/wax finishes.

I use the outdoor UV oil on the oak cladding. It is good, but way too soft for indoor use on a table. I might be inclined to use their floor oil, tough enough to walk on so a table should be fine.

[formula400]

Osmo is just an oil/wax finish isn't it?

Osmo make a raft of different finishes, much like Ronseal do, but Osmo focus on oil/wax finishes.

I use the outdoor UV oil on the oak cladding. It is good, but way too soft for indoor use on a table. I might be inclined to use their floor oil, tough enough to walk on so a table should be fine.

Cool thanks, I’ll investigate

[iansoady]

I'd get rid of the kid.......

[Horse]

If you're worried about the potential for damage from a child, get a thick cover and remove it when you want to be growned ups.

Cut holes for the eyes though, or else child services will be on your case

But not for breathing? You're weird ...