Morrells Tung Oil

Morrells Tung Oil

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A 100% pure, naturally water-resistant tung oil finish that enhances the colour and character of all wood types.

Features

  • A high quality, 100% pure tung oil
  • Ideal for all wood types, from kitchen work surfaces to garden furniture
  • Perfectly safe for use on food preparation surfaces, children's play areas and toys
  • Highly water and alcohol-resistant, offering a durable, matt finish
Brand
Drying time
18 hrs
Coverage
Up to 18 m2 per litre
No. of coats
3-5
Size
1L 5L
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Overview

Overview

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Morrells Tung Oil is 100% pure Tung nut oil, made from the pressed seeds of the Chinese Tung Tree and gives a superior finish to that of other traditional pure oils, such as Linseed oil. Normally produced in China, it gives a smooth, clean finish that forms a thin film on furniture and other wooden surfaces to provide a water-resistant barrier when 3-5 coats have been applied. Tung oil is able to move and flex as wooden surfaces and furniture expand and contract with changing temperatures. Easy to work with and maintain, pure Tung oil is both safe and versatile and can be used on almost any surface including, food preparation areas, floorboards, furniture, children's play areas, childrens toys and much more.

Please note: Tung Oil is extracted from nuts and may cause an allergic reaction.

Preparation

Preparation

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It is recommended that any dirt and grease is removed from the surface with a good quality white spirit or other form of de-greasing agent.

  1. Any areas of wear should be lightly sanded to a smooth finish, then cleaned to remove any dust or debris
  2. Fill any gaps or splits with Morrells Wax Filler Sticks or Morrells Two-Part Coloured Wood Fillers
  3. Surfaces can be degreased with White Spirit before oiling

Application

Application

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Always do a test area before starting any project, to asses product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.

  1. Morrells Tung Oil is easily applied with a lint-free cloth or paint brush
  2. Work the oil in to the wood in a circular motion and finish off in the direction of the wood grain
  3. For new wood, the first 2 coats of the Tung oil finish should be applied thinly as this helps to form a better base coat
  4. The first few coats should be allowed to penetrate fully before adding further coats
  5. The third and subsequent coats can be applied more heavily
  6. Around 3-5 coats should be used on internal wooden surfaces and at least 5 coats should be used on external wooden surfaces
  7. Tung oil naturally has a matt finish but a slight sheen can be obtained if the final Tung oil finish is buffed with fine grade wire wool (between 00 and 0000 grade)

Please Note: Tung oil can be slow drying and waiting times depend on the coverage and the environmental conditions. It is possible to thin Tung oil, if necessary with white spirit. A thick coat will dry within 3 days and a thin coat will dry in around 12 - 24 hours.

Aftercare

Aftercare

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Storage

As with most wood finishing oils, waxes and stains, care should be taken with the storage of Morrells Tung Oil. To prolong the life and retain the properties it should be stored in a tightly sealed container somewhere that is both cool and dry.

Maintenance

Morrells Tung Oil is very easy to maintain and repair. Most knocks, minor damages and stains from spillages can be removed by gently sanding the affected area and re-applying a fresh coat of Tung Oil. This will blend in with the original finish to produce an almost invisible repair.

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Reviews

Reviews

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79 customer reviews
4.9/5.0
based on last 18+ months
5 stars
67
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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5/5
Lovely natural finish
Leaves the wood looking very natural and provides a strong resistant finish. The only drawback is that it takes a long time to dry, but the finish is worth it.
Elaine Pottage. , 1L (25/11/24)
5/5
Good coverage
It appears to provide the protection it is supposed to
Keith J Henley. , 5L (17/02/24)
5/5
Great product
Great product, would use again. Perfect colour and application on wood doors
Fiona Daly. , 5L (14/06/22)
5/5
Great Product , Great Value
Excellent product perfect for what I wanted it for and done the job great and the finished job looks great .
Dunure Youth Club C/O John Eaglesham. , 5L (13/06/19)
5/5
Effective and attractive finish on outside furniture
Easy to apply diluted 50-50 with white spirit. More attractive and durable finish than teak oil.
Mr J P Moore. , 1L (30/11/18)
5/5
Great product, I would definitely recommend
Used on bare oak kitchen worktop. It takes a few coats to complete and takes a long time to dry but gives a nice soft sheen finish which doesn't stain (red wine, curry, hot mugs). Needs re-applying about once a year and does take days to dry properly but after a day or so light use is fine - just keep wiping it over. I have used around the kitchen sink and bathroom sink and no stains.
Toby Wymer. , 1L (28/06/18)
5/5
Very pleased, thick but didn't sit on top for long
This tung oil is delicious to use its thick but socks in well. Leaving you're timber looking naturally rich with a deep grain definition.
Elliott Maltby. , 1L (02/12/17)
4/5
Works well
Like that it’s nontoxic so I can use it inside.
Tim Houghton. , 1L (01/12/17)
5/5
Excellent
After some research for protecting solid oak work surface this was the answer
Malcolm Errington. , 1L (28/07/17)
5/5
Excellent wood protection but be careful not to apply in excess
I have just applied a further coat of Tung oil to my oak carport. This was a relatively easy process, scraped off surface contamination on oak T&G fascia boards (these were supplied planed and sanded) and rubbed down with a coarse pad and white spirit. There was no visible deterioration of the timber after 3 years. I then re-coated the timbers using a polyurethane foam brush/pad (supplied by Rutlands for fine varnishing work). This enabled me to apply a very thin coat of oil without runs, so I am good to go for another couple of years. My advice - different timbers absorb the oil in very different ways. New timber, especially rough sawn, soaks the first couple of coats quite quickly, but by the third coat penetration is markedly reduced and you must be careful not to apply excessive amounts because the oil can stay tacky and then attracts a lot of dirt that spoils the finish of the work. I live in the Peak District and you need to be careful when applying final coats to oak that the temperatures are around 20C, and that there is no rain. Having said that I am glad used Tung Oil, the finish and water-proofing is excellent, but maintenance coats must be applied periodically.
Ioan Davies. , 5L (09/07/17)
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