Well oiled

We decided to use linseed oil to protect the shelving and cabinet. It’s a natural product that is used a lot in France to nourish and protect all types of wood, including oak. The only time you wouldn’t use it with oak, is on outside wood.

We chose boiled linseed oil, as this dries three times faster than the plain oil.

It’s a nice product to work with, as it went on very easily, and brought out the deep, natural colour of the oak. The smell however is very strong.

I’ve now put two coats on three sets of shelves and I’m waiting for them to dry, which could be a few days, before deciding whether or not to put a third coat on.