Hello everybody,

My dining table made of recycled wood need a refreshing. After planing, what finishes would you recommend? I’d like it to be easy to clean and have a matte finish.

Thanks !

  • Bustedknuckles@lemmy.world
    11·
    17 days ago

    Polyurethane is the standard but I like hardening oils over polyurethanes, personally. BLO or Rubio monocoat if you have the money and want it as-easy-as-possible. Don’t finish while you have large holes as the liquid will accumulate and get gummy instead of soaking into the wood. So prep the surface like the other poster suggested. If you do use BLO or similar be careful with the rags afterwards, people have burned down their houses.

    Lacquer isn’t great for dining tables because of its sensitivity to water and scratches

    • Ostrogoth@jlai.luOP
      5·
      17 days ago

      Thank you for your detailed response. Do you recommand wood sealer before oil ?

      • Bustedknuckles@lemmy.world
        6·
        17 days ago

        No, I think sealer will keep the oil from soaking in. Just plane like you planned, sand/scrape as you like and make sure the surface is clean. I’d you want it to be very smooth, look up 'water popping" which is water spray and sanding. Microfiber is good for cleaning up dust.