Tung Oil w/CitrusThin

About: Seal and protect, naturally, with this effective alternative to synthetic resins, plastic varnishes and other common modern finishes.  Using an 80/20 blend of Gilly’s Pure Tung Oil and food safe citrus terpenes, this blend makes tung oil easier to work with, helping to achieve a smooth and rich finish, whilst remaining non-toxic.  Tung oil has been used for 100’s of years from houses and wooden boats to furniture and floors, due to its qualities as the best natural drying oil available.  Can be thinned further if required.  Safe for food contact areas, children’s furniture and general finishing.

Features/USPs: 100% Natural; Food Safe; Repels Water; Hardwearing; Pure Blend of Tung Oil & Citrus Terpenes

Use For: Kitchen timber; children’s furniture; non-toxic finish; timber sealer; fine woodwork; general furniture & benchtops, timber flooring

Surface Prep: Ensure the surface is clean and dry before application. Gilly’s LoThin can be used for a vigorous clean. For a lighter clean, you can use an all-purpose cleaner. If there is any oil, wax, grease, dirt or similar residue on the surface, it may affect the tung oil’s ability to cure - so a thorough clean is important.

Application: Wipe oil (with rag) or brush oil into the timber.  For floors and large areas, you can use a floor applicator with lambswool pad.  Let it sit for 5 minutes.  Wipe on more oil to areas that become dull, as the oil soaks in.  Wipe off any excess oil within 30 minutes and buff back firmly.  This ensures even coverage and no sticky spots.  0000 Steel Wool can be used between coats, though not necessary.  Apply 3 coats, repeating the same procedure. Best to wait 24 hours between coats. Apply more coats if desired or necessary.  Lighter coats are best, especially after the first coat.

Dry Time: 24 hours to dry between coats.  Allow longer in cold or humid conditions.  As there are no driers, it can take 4 weeks to completely cure.  Light usage is however perfectly fine within this time frame.  There should be general water repellency within the first week if the conditions are right.

Coverage: Up to 25 sqm p/L. Subsequent coats or maintenance coats will have much higher coverage.

Cleanup: Gilly’s LoThin or Liquid Soap.

Maintenance: For general maintenance and wear, you can assess as you see fit.  We would recommend reapplying a light coat every 12-24 months to keep your timber looking fresh. Over time, with the right maintenance, the finish will only get stronger. When damaged, sanding is generally not required, you can reapply as needed, even to small areas.