White Oak Table Finish
Check out the recipes that make use of these techniques in 4 proven oak finishes below.
White oak table finish. The piece on the right was first finished with a coat of clear danish oil then it has 3 coats of sanding sealer and 3 coats of lacquer. Because of oak s cellular structure the pigments in oil based stains collect more in the wood s open grain areas while the smoother denser surrounding areas retain less. Things you will need. Unless you live in a museum your furniture takes a lot of hits.
As the table dries after wet sanding a white residue will appear. In this article i ll highlight some key finishing tips and techniques used to create the multilayered finishes that bring out the best in oak. The best finishes for oak celebrate its grain. This can result in strong light dark contrasts.
Daily use wears away the finish on the edges of tables and chairs. A 180 grit final sanding may neutralize this contrast. Residue left in the grain lines of coarse grain wood will be trapped under the final coat and haunt you forever. Wet glasses leave behind white rings.
Once the sealer dries sand lightly with 320 grit sandpaper then repeat to create a long lasting protective finish for your oak table. The following slides show the look of red oak with various finishes. Clean off the white stuff. And then there are all the little scratches dents and divots that mysteriously appear on wood surfaces.