I have used many types of finish through the years including oils but this is my first time using Tung Oil (kitchen butcher block counter). I have applied at least 14 coats and some same areas show a flat sheen. I have tried sanding with 320 – 400 grit sandpaper and 0000 steel wool between coats and the same areas are still flat.
When I started I used some oil I already had on hand and began with 100% pure, but after a few coats I thought that maybe the oil was too old and also discovered that I should have thinned it a little so I purchased new Real Milk Paint Tung oil and citrus oil for thinning. I sanded with 220 and applied a thinned coat of the new thinned oil and after a few coats thinned switched to pure for about 6 coats.
I am thinking of beeswax to even the sheen? I also suspect that I may need to wait until the oil fully cures and then sand and add a few more coats? I was also thinking of a coat of phenolic varnish since it contains tung oil but am not sure if it is food safe. As I said, this is the first time I have used Tung oil so I stumbled somewhat. Any advice from the more experienced would be greatly appreciated.
When I started I used some oil I already had on hand and began with 100% pure, but after a few coats I thought that maybe the oil was too old and also discovered that I should have thinned it a little so I purchased new Real Milk Paint Tung oil and citrus oil for thinning. I sanded with 220 and applied a thinned coat of the new thinned oil and after a few coats thinned switched to pure for about 6 coats.
I am thinking of beeswax to even the sheen? I also suspect that I may need to wait until the oil fully cures and then sand and add a few more coats? I was also thinking of a coat of phenolic varnish since it contains tung oil but am not sure if it is food safe. As I said, this is the first time I have used Tung oil so I stumbled somewhat. Any advice from the more experienced would be greatly appreciated.