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Oil and woodwork: it's a marriage made in heaven. Wood loves oil to protect and nourish it, and the application of oils is one of the oldest forms of wood finishing. The process results in a natural, hard-wearing effect with an unmistakable, beautiful sheen and silky smoothness you will appreciate. There is a wide range of oils available, and even those who consider themselves pretty savvy about caring for their woodwork can become confused about what to use and when.
 
Richard Bradley, Marketing Manager at woodcare experts, Liberon, says: "It's true - we do get asked about the various oils on the market, and I can understand the confusion! Hopefully we can help provide some clarity here. Essentially, homeowners really only need to have three types of oil on hand: a Danish oil, a tung oil and a finishing oil. If you've got all three of these in your DIY toolkit, you'll have pretty much all interior woodwork needs covered."
 
Going through what to use and when, here are some pointers.

LIBERON'S FINISHING OIL

Ideal for the following applications: Liberon's Finishing Oil is percetly suited to a kitchen table with some signs of wear and tear, recently bought new wood furniture and woodwork in a bathroom.
What to use, how & when: Liberon's Finishing Oil can be used to either finish or refinish surfaces and build up a lasting and water-resistant finish. The product blends hard-wearing oils with resins, and its resin content is such that it enables protection not only against water, but also heat and alcohol.

LIBERON'S SUPERIOR DANISH OIL

Ideal for the following applications: Liberon's Superior Danish Oil is ideal for doors, skirting boards, other kitchen surfaces and wooden garden furniture.
What to use, how & when: The Superior Danish Oil achieves a superior satin gloss sheen, while also feeding, protecting and adding long life to both hard- or softwoods. Added UV filters help protect against sunlight, which also make this oil great for protecting exposed exterior surfaces, and its resin content means it is resistant to water, alcohol, heat and food acid.

LIBERON'S PURE TUNG OIL

Ideal for the following applications: Liberon's Pure Tung Oil is the perfect partner for surfaces most often in contact with food, such as chopping boards, salad bowls and wooden kitchen work surfaces.
What to use, how & when: The above application require a premium, natural tung oil with no additives in order to seal and preserve the wood. Pure Tung Oil is hard-wearing, provides a long-lasting matt finish, and can also be used for external applications to help prevent black spots.

For further information on Liberon and its extensive range of woodcare products, visit www.liberon.co.uk.