| The Brooklyn oiled oak furniture range has been | | | | deep into the surface of the timber, protecting from |
| pre-finished at the factory with several coats of pure | | | | within. They cannot chip and any minor scratches to |
| Tung oil, giving a durable waterproof finish whilst | | | | the surface of th timber can be retreated with the |
| enhancing the texture and beauty of the natural oak. | | | | application of a little more oil. Drying oils protect |
| To maintain the beauty and finish of your oak | | | | without obscuring the natural 'feel' and texture of the |
| furniture, we recommend regular treatments with | | | | grain. |
| Tung oil, or similar drying oils (Danish oil, Teak oil or | | | | Which oils can I use? |
| Linseed oil etc). | | | | Drying oils vary from pure oil (Tung or Linseed) to |
| How Often? | | | | many commercial preparations (Danish oil, Teak oil, |
| Since leaving the factory your oak furniture may | | | | Trip-trap oil etc). |
| have spent several weeks in transport and storage | | | | All are suitable and most are readily available from |
| and a treatment soon after you take delivery may | | | | DIY stores and supermarkets. |
| benefit the appearance of your furniture. After that | | | | You can view the brooklyn oak furniture range online |
| 6 monthly intervals should suffice. More frequent | | | | and many other ranges of furniture from Dooleys |
| applications can be applied. | | | | Furniture. |
| Besides protecting the surface, the oil will enhance | | | | Tung Oil is a natural, non-toxic oil obtained from the |
| the colour, adding depth and lustre to the finish. | | | | seed of the tung tree (Aleures fordii). |
| There are no hard and fast rules but areas of heavy | | | | Records of tung oil date back two millennia in china, |
| usage, such as table tops or the tops of chests, will | | | | its uses varying from water proofing ships to finishing |
| benefit from more frequent applications. | | | | the highest quality furniture. It is quick drying, |
| How should the oil be applied? | | | | penetrates deep into the pores of the timber, forms |
| Oiling you oak furniture could not be easier. Simply | | | | an almost permanent seal against moisture and does |
| apply with a soft, lint free cloth and leave for 5-10 | | | | not lose its elasticity with age. |
| minutes for the oil to penetrate, before removing | | | | The above notes are intended as a general guide |
| and excess. Leave for a further 30 minutes and wipe | | | | only. |
| dry. | | | | Always pay careful attention to all manufacturer's |
| What are the advantages of an oiled finish? | | | | instructions included on proprietary brands of drying |
| Unlike conventional lacquers, drying oils penetrate | | | | oils and finishing products. |