{"id":92,"date":"2009-10-19T12:33:38","date_gmt":"2009-10-19T11:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2023-01-05T14:16:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T14:16:26","slug":"what-everyone-should-know-about-finishing-oak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/what-everyone-should-know-about-finishing-oak\/","title":{"rendered":"What Everyone Should Know About Finishing Oak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to part 2 of our series on wood types. This week I&#8217;ll be discussing Oak &amp; \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product-type\/preservers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\noak wood treatments<\/a>. If you haven&#8217;t already read part 1, feel free to go check it out here: \n<a href=\"\/blog\/2009\/09\/16\/all-about-pine-wood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nAll about Pine Wood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A little history of Oak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oak<\/strong> (or quercus as it is known in Latin) is a hardwood with some 400 known species. It has always been a popular wood in The UK, but in recent times it is even more widely used in construction and also as internal fixtures in clubs and gyms etc. For furniture construction, oak has become ever more the wood of choice, a trend expanding year on year since the year 2000 when China, India and Indonesia substantially increased their export markets. Pine has been the wood to suffer from oak\u2019s popularity as it is more widely available in the Far East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flowers of many oak trees are known as <em>catkins<\/em> and they are produced by oaks when they reach their reproductive age which is typically aged 20. They are triggered by rising temperatures in spring. Ultimately it is the catkins of many oaks that turn into the acorns, so maybe that popular phrase\u2026 \u2018mighty oaks from little acorns grow\u2019 should be \u2018mighty oaks from little <em>catkins<\/em> grow\u2019 although it doesn\u2019t quite have the same ring does it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-4941\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-wood-acorn-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-wood-acorn-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-wood-acorn-1.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-wood-acorn-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-wood-acorn-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-wood-acorn-1-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-wood-acorn-1-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Acorn of the mighty oak tree<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating Oak wood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With regards to finishing and treating oak, there are numerous possibilities but there are certain requirements that are asked for time and again\u2026 Often we are asked how <em><strong>external<\/strong><\/em> oak can be kept looking natural. Whilst the question is easy, the answer is not so straight forward. These are the necessary considerations: &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When water penetrates oak it reacts with the high tannin content within oak, resulting in \u2018blackening\u2019.<\/li><li>The Sun\u2019s UV rays will turn the oak to a silvery hue over time.<\/li><li>Clear products are inevitably not completely clear so they tend to \u2018bring out\u2019 the natural colours of the oak, normally making it a bit darker and warmer.<\/li><li>The levels of rain, wind and sun will make a difference to how quickly the oak changes colour.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-4943\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-turned-grey-silver.jpg\" alt=\"oak-turned-grey-silver\" class=\"wp-image-4943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-turned-grey-silver.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-turned-grey-silver-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Oak turned grey \/ silver by UV rays &amp; water damage<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-4944\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-beer-barrel.jpg\" alt=\"oak-beer-barrel\" class=\"wp-image-4944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-beer-barrel.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/oak-beer-barrel-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Oak Barrels traditionally used for Whisky and Beer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If the requirement is to keep the oak looking as natural as possible, whilst preventing blackening or silvering as much as possible, then the following is the best system we know of: &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 coat of \n<a href=\"\/product-type\/preservers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nclear wood preservative<\/a><\/li><li>Followed by 2 coats of \n<a href=\"\/product\/osmo-uv-protection-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nOsmo UV Protection oil 420 extra<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Osmo 420 extra<\/strong> offers UV resistance and also contains \n<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Biocide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nbiocide<\/a> which is important for external timbers as it prevents the wood from becoming diseased with wet rot, dry rot and blue stone etc. The oil also repels water, thus preventing it from going black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the requirement is to protect the oak whilst keeping the silvery appearance then the following is the best:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 coat of clear \n<a href=\"\/product-type\/preservers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nwood preservative<\/a><\/li><li>Followed by 3-5 coats of high quality Tung Oil such as \n<a href=\"\/product\/morrells-tung-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nMorrells Tung Oil<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tung oil is one of the clearest oils on the market and <em><strong>doesn\u2019t<\/strong><\/em> offer UV resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the exterior oak needs to be coloured then the following system is recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 coat of \n<a href=\"\/product-type\/preservers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nclear wood preservative<\/a><\/li><li>followed by 1 coat of your chosen colour of \n<a href=\"\/product\/osmo-wood-stain-protector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nOsmo Natural Oil Woodstain<\/a><\/li><li>followed by 1 coat of clear \n<a href=\"\/product\/osmo-uv-protection-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nOsmo UV Protection Oil 420 Extra<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If blackening on exterior oak needs removing then scrub with a fungicidal wash such as \n<a href=\"\/product\/barrettine-fungicidal-wash-multicide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nBarrettine Mould and Mildew <\/a>\n<a href=\"\/product\/barrettine-fungicidal-wash-multicide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nC<\/a>\n<a href=\"\/product\/barrettine-fungicidal-wash-multicide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nleaner<\/a> is recommended. On the other hand, it may be the silvering that needs removing. If so, a scrub with \n<a href=\"\/product\/osmo-wood-reviver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nOsmo Wood Reviver Gel<\/a> (which contains oxalic acid, amongst other active ingredients).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"154\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/finished-oak-154x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9393\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/what-everyone-should-know-about-finishing-oak\/finished-oak-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-9393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/finished-oak-154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/finished-oak.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Finished Oak<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"154\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/unfinished-oak-154x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9394\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/unfinished-oak.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/what-everyone-should-know-about-finishing-oak\/unfinished-oak-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-9394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/unfinished-oak-154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/unfinished-oak.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Unfinished Oak<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common enquiries we get is how to keep <em><strong>internal<\/strong><\/em> oak looking natural. This is not just a case of simply applying \u2018clear products\u2019 as they bring out the natural colours of the wood, thus making it a little darker and more golden. A very good indication of how your oak will look once it has been finished with a \u2018clear\u2019 coat is to dampen an area by applying some water with a clean cloth or sponge. The look achieved when the wood is damp\/wet is very close to how it will look once a clear varnish or a clear oil has been applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some customers like the way oak colours when clear coatings are applied to it whilst others want it to be as close as possible to how it looks in its natural state. A more natural look can be achieved by using wood oils that have been specifically formulated to retain the natural appearance of interior Oak. These products include: &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If an oiled finish is preferred then apply two thin coats of \n<a href=\"\/product\/fiddes-hard-wax-oil-oak-lightening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nFiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural<\/a> or \n<a href=\"\/product\/osmo-polyx-oil-raw-3044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nOsmo Polyx Oil Raw<\/a>.<\/li><li>If a varnished finish is preferred then 1 part \n<a href=\"\/product\/manns-classic-wood-dye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nManns Classic Wood Dye<\/a> can be mixed with 50 parts \n<a href=\"\/product\/manns-extra-tough-interior-varnish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nManns Extra Tough Interior Varnish<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear wax polish is the one exception to the above\u2026 If a clear wax polish is applied to bare oak (or just about any other wood for that matter) then the colour is kept <em>very<\/em> natural indeed, it\u2019s just a question of whether a wax polish is going to be durable enough. Internal doors, for example, are considered, by most people, to be ideal for finishing with wax, whereas a floor will look nice once waxed but regular maintenance is required, so most people don\u2019t opt for wax for this reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the oak needs to be made darker then \n<a href=\"\/product\/osmo-colour-foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nOsmo Polyx Oil Tints<\/a> or \n<a href=\"\/product\/fiddes-hard-wax-oil-tints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\nFiddes Hard Wax Oil Tints<\/a> are ideal because they colour and protect the wood in the same application. It is always good to try and finish with a clear coat if possible because if the wood gets scratched it is the clear coat that scratches before the coloured coat and therefore the scratch is not as noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oiling Consideration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If oak is being oiled it is a good idea to sand it with sandpaper that is no finer than 150 grit. The reason for this is that the pores of the wood are more open thus allowing the oil to sink into the wood better. Better absorption equals greater protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interesting Oak Stats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Oak bark is rich in tannin and is used by tanners for tanning leather.<\/li><li>Acorns can be used for making flour or they can be roasted for making acorn coffee.<\/li><li>Tannin dissolves and escapes from the wood. Wine barrels are made from oak and it is the tannin that helps to give the wine its\u2019 colour.<\/li><li>Sessile oaks of Europe and can reach heights of up to 40 metres.<\/li><li>Oak trees regularly live to be 500 years old, although 1,000 years old oaks are also known.<\/li><li>A mature oak tree can produce up to 50,000 acorns!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Need help finishing a project made with oak?<\/h2>\n<p>For more help and advice on how best to finish Oak \n<a title=\"Contact Wood Finishes Direct\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ncontact our team<\/a> of resident experts who are always on hand to help with project advice and product recommendations. Alternatively, see our \n<a title=\"FAQ page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\nFAQ page<\/a> which covers many of our most commonly asked questions about working with oak.<\/p>\n<p>We love to see before, during and after photos of any wood finishing project. If you would like to share your project pictures with us and our followers, you can either send us some photos or share on our \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/woodfinishesdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\nFacebook<\/a>, \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wfdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\nTwitter<\/a>, \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Pinterest\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/wfdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\nPinterest<\/a> or \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/woodfinishesdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\nInstagram<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Other great oak related blogs to consider<\/h2>\n<li>\n<a title=\"Oak Floor Maintenance - Top Tips for Finishing Oak\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/oak-floor-maintenance-top-tips-stunning-finish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\nOak Floor Maintenance &#8211; Top Tips for Finishing Oak<\/a><\/li>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to part 2 of our series on wood types. This week I&#8217;ll be discussing Oak &amp; oak wood treatments. If you haven&#8217;t already read part 1, feel free to go check it out here: All about Pine Wood. 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