I have just purchased a new, and fairly cheap, solid oak dining table. The wood is described as being from managed European forests and the finish as 'lightly oiled'
Here are some photos of the table if that helps
http://www.images.topfurniture.co.uk/images/ebayimages/TallinnWinchesterleather/1.JPG
http://www.images.topfurniture.co.uk/images/ebayimages/tables/Tallinn2.jpg
I'm a little concerned about the finish and it's ability to resist staining and water marking. I don't have a dust-free environment and I'm afraid that I'll make a mess of the table if I try to laquer it, so I was thinking of adding a few more coats of Danish or Tung Oil.
Is this a good idea? Have you any other suggestions?
Should I remove the existing oil finish first and, if so, how should I do this?
Many thanks in advance
Here are some photos of the table if that helps
http://www.images.topfurniture.co.uk/images/ebayimages/TallinnWinchesterleather/1.JPG
http://www.images.topfurniture.co.uk/images/ebayimages/tables/Tallinn2.jpg
I'm a little concerned about the finish and it's ability to resist staining and water marking. I don't have a dust-free environment and I'm afraid that I'll make a mess of the table if I try to laquer it, so I was thinking of adding a few more coats of Danish or Tung Oil.
Is this a good idea? Have you any other suggestions?
Should I remove the existing oil finish first and, if so, how should I do this?
Many thanks in advance