Botanical Polymerized Tung Oil Medium Lustre

A hand-rubbed tung oil finish for interior wood, medium lustre. It soaks into the wood and cures hard, so the grain shows through instead of sitting under a plastic film. Sheen builds with each coat; plan on about four.

Good for

• Interior doors, trim, paneling and built-ins.
• Furniture and floors.
• Refinishing stripped woodwork in old houses.

How to use it

• Sand and clean the wood.
• Apply a thin coat by rag, brush, short-nap synthetic roller or HVLP sprayer.
• Wipe off anything that doesn't soak in.
• Wait at least 24 hours between coats.
• Apply between 55 and 75°F with humidity at 65% or lower.

Coverage and lifespan

• About 600 sq ft per gallon for the first coat on new wood, 800 for the second, and 1,000 for the third and fourth.
• Plan on a maintenance coat every 3 to 5 years.

About this formula

• Botanical line: thinned with DiCitrusol, a citrus-based solvent. No petroleum solvents and low VOC.
• Interior use only.
• Listed by Sutherland Welles as GREENGUARD Gold certified.

Safety

• Rags soaked with oil finish can catch fire on their own. Lay them flat outside to dry or keep them in a sealed can of water.

Common questions

How many coats do I need?
About four. Each coat adds sheen and protection.

Can I touch it up later?
Yes. It's spot repairable: clean the area and wipe on another coat.

How is medium lustre made?
It's the high lustre finish cut about 1 part solvent to 3 parts finish, so it goes on thinner and dries to a softer sheen.

Is it food safe?
Sutherland Welles lists it as food safe after a full 30-day cure.

Use it with

• Tung Oil Sealer for the first coats on bare wood.
• A natural china bristle brush.
• Tung Oil Polish and Wood Cleaner for upkeep.

Not sure which finish fits your project? Text or call Classic Door at (401) 266-4475 before you order.