Gilly's Pure Tung Oil Finish for Timber

Tung oil has some amazing properties, which makes it a superb product for your finishing tasks. 

Available in two sizes, please select your preferred option. 

When used correctly, tung oil is a wonderful way to seal and protect many finishes. It requires patience and care to apply correctly. Some may find it beneficial to sand between coats, however this isn’t always necessary. Patience is paramount, so that the polymerisation (hardening) process occurs as it should. 

As a general rule of thumb - you can recoat after 24 hours. Tung oil can take around 4 weeks to completely ‘cure’, after which regular use can commence. It is best to leave your application area unused for the first week or so to ensure the finish isn’t affected. Light use is acceptable for the following 3 weeks. If you were planning on waxing over the top, it is also best to wait until after the full 4 weeks.

Features

100% natural: A fantastic finish that doesn’t hurt our environment.

Food safe timber sealer: When cured it creates a beautiful, natural waterproof barrier on timber or bamboo food preparation areas (and bathrooms of course).

Low allergen: Tung oil is actually derived from a seed rather than a nut (as it sometimes incorrectly claimed).

Not just for timber: It is so versatile it can be used to seal concrete, slate and stone surfaces.

No yellowing over time: Tung oil remains clear, so it’s perfect for retaining the original colour of pale timbers. You will find a tendency for other products such as linseed oil and varnishes to yellow over time.

VOC free: Imagine that - a superb finish with no nasty-smelling solvents to breathe in!

Flexibility even when cured: Your timber surface can expand and contract naturally with environmental conditions without cracking or ever losing its beauty.

Easy maintenance: To maintain a tung oil finish is no hassle at all! If it scratches or scuffs, you can simply touch up the area affected. There is no need to sand back the whole finish like you would have to with varnishes and polyurethanes.