{"id":1840,"date":"2014-10-10T15:18:08","date_gmt":"2014-10-10T14:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/?p=1840"},"modified":"2022-11-09T12:17:52","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T12:17:52","slug":"brilliant-wood-finishes-for-kitchens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/brilliant-wood-finishes-for-kitchens\/","title":{"rendered":"Brilliant Wood Finishes for Kitchens"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think wood finishing products, most people visualise projects like decking and flooring. But did you know you can also buy wood finishes specially designed for kitchenware and \n\nwooden tables<\/a>? It means you can keep your wood bowls, chopping boards and kitchen table in top condition as well as having perfect wooden floors and beautiful decking.<\/p>\n

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Reclaimed Wood Dining Table – from stepinit.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to maintain wooden kitchenware<\/h2>\n

Wooden kitchen bowls, chopping boards and most other kinds of wooden kitchenware are usually made from dense woods, which hold their shape and don’t bow or bend. When reasonably new, they tend to have a high oil content which can repel wood varnishes. And because\u00a0the grain is usually very tight, wood stains and oils are often a better option.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for\u00a0top performing, general use wood finishes for kitchens,\u00a0try the amazing \n\nFiddes Hard Wax Oil Tints<\/a>\u00a0range. It’s clear, incredibly hard wearing and doesn’t go yellow with time, making it ideal for kitchen surfaces like wooden worktops and cupboards.<\/p>\n

If you have a kitchen work top, utensils, bowls or anything else that is made from a dense exotic hardwood, consider \n\nOsmo Extra Thin Wood Oil 1101<\/a>. As the name suggests, this oil is very thin making is especially good at penetrating naturally oily, tight grained, hard woods. As with any wood oil, the secret is in the application. Wood oils should always be applied thinly and worked in to the surface of the grain with a lint free cloth or rag, wiping off any excess oil from the surface.<\/p>\n

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It dries relatively quickly and comes in clear matt, satin or semi gloss finishes. You can choose from nine tints in the satin range, which can be mixed together to get the right shade, as well as a natural finish that offers the same level of protection, while keeping the wood looking natural, almost as if it hasn’t been treated with anything.<\/p>\n

Hard wax oils repel water, don’t flake or peel and are remarkably durable. And the impressive coverage they deliver makes them very good value for money. Fiddes is perfect for areas that get a lot of wear, and it’s\u00a0child-safe, made from top quality ingredients and even suitable for wooden toys. Here’s how to use it:<\/p>\n