This might work. Anyhow, maybe I used too much oil for the wet sanding. I think in this case it was the cool temps, Watco danish oil tacky. Post as a guest Name. The rags or paper towels used present the same fire hazard as the application rags do, which I presume the on-can instructions were very specific about. Hope this helps.

Also, do not use non-drying oils like mineral oil. If you use turpentine, get the kind that is made from pine. This smells much better than other kinds of turpentine. When you mix your own Danish oil, do it in a glass jar with a metal lid.

If you use a plastic container, oxygen can get into the mix and over time can ruin the finish. A glass jar sealed tight with a metal lid will have a longer shelf life. They claim to follow FDA regs that makes it safe to use on kitchenware and toys.

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to sign up below so I can send you blog post updates, plus some free plans and templates. Beginning Woodworking? This page may have affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure page. About The Author Adam has been woodworking for the last 10 years. He considers himself a 'Small Shop Woodworker' and practices his hobby in his garage. With the lack of time, space, and proper tools, he always finds ways to get great results without over-complicating or over-thinking the process.

Various shop jigs, table saw sleds, and tricks of the trade have served him well. God has blessed him with a beautiful family, as well as a passion for teaching others about woodworking. You can read more about Adam here. A really helpful instructive article on using Watco Danish Oil finish. His method was to use the slurry method over a week and wiping off the excess as it dried between coats.

Then let it dry over a week and wiping off the excess oil everyday that bleeds out over that week. I then used a pleasant smelling paste wax like Briwax. I use only this type of finish technique for all jewelry boxes and even applied it to a antique dresser that I still own.

Great tips Gary, thanks. And often a single slurry coat or 2 is not enough, so using different grits sounds like a great time saver. Thanks again Gary. Hello, I want to use a butcher block counter for a sewing table top. I love the natural, light wood — it is Birch. Do you have any suggestions as to what I could use? To avoid changing the color of the wood, you want to avoid oil-based finishes altogether. I think what may be best for your project is called an acrylic lacquer.

As with any new finish, test it out first on some scrap wood from the same material you used in your project. Just stained butcher block with Danish oil for a laundry room countertop. What should I use to clean the counter? Should I just be dry dusting it or is there a safe cleaner for it?

Hi Cristy — I would suggest not using any harsh, all-purpose cleaners. Just a little dawn soap and a damp rag will do the trick. Pin Share 3. Should You Wax That? Stack Overflow for Teams — Collaborate and share knowledge with a private group.

Create a free Team What is Teams? Learn more. How to solve the problem of sticky Danish oil? Ask Question. Asked 7 years, 10 months ago. Active 5 months ago. Viewed 74k times. Improve this question. Niall C. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. Did you reapply the Danish oil afterward? If so, was there any problem with residue from the disinfectant? No, I sanded it afterwards so no residue. Then reapplied a thinner layer of danish oil which doesn't become sticky.

Then, recoat with a slightly thinned or new can of the danish oil, wiping down as directed. HerrBag HerrBag Nothing makes you a believer in the power of lindseed oil like forgetting one semicrumpled up rag and finding the center turned into a feathery web of black carbon ash. Fortunately, the work area was outside where nothing could catch fire. I had the same problem. I wiped the tacky areas with a very small amount of olive oil.

Problem solved. Science Bus Science Bus 21 1 1 bronze badge. Yes this worked for me too. The surface was quite tacky even after several days since oiling. Wiping with olive oil and buffing sorted it. Stickiness all gone and now nice smooth and shiny. David David 21 1 1 bronze badge. Tom Tom 21 1 1 bronze badge. Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Thanks for the answer; keep 'em coming.

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