We have an natural oak table. When we bought this table a year ago it had a lovely sheen on it which has since come off due to being wiped daily. What should we put on it to restore that sheen - would it be a wax or an oil and how do you apply it and how often.
2006-10-13 00:38:14 · 5 answers · asked by lisaandmax 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A good quality wax polish applied according to the instructions on the tin is the way to go with this one.
2006-10-13 00:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know what was alrady on it then a wax finish is the safest.
As its rubbed off after a year it sounds like wax. Put on a thin coat with a cloth ( of wax, i don't mean put on a thin coat...oh never mind) and then buff to a sheen. Thin coat every 6 months is better than thicker coats which always end up rubbing off on clothes or table cloths.
If it was oil I would say rub in some danish oil using a lint-free cloth and leave to dry, then handbuff to a sheen
Don't be insulted by BILL suggesting you have veneer, he's american, he doesn't know we laugh in the face of veneer in preference to real wood.
2006-10-13 00:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old English Furniture Polish
For superior protection of wood finishes. Cleans, shines, and conditions without leaving a waxy buildup. Helps prevent drying and cracking. Finish resists dust and fingerprints. Fresh lemon fragrance also Orange Glo
2006-10-13 01:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by Lovable 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon oil furniture polish, use it when you wipe it down- and don't use anything harsh, its probably a Veneer.
2006-10-13 00:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have always found that buying a good box of chocolates for the table is a good way to treat it.
2006-10-13 00:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by washnepo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋