Pure Tung Oil (Chinawood Oil) by Real Milk Paint Co.
Categories: Domestic Hardwood Lumber, Oils & Waxes
Enhance the natural beauty of your hardwood creations with 100% Pure Tung Oil by Real Milk Paint Company. This premium, hard-drying wood oil is perfect for finishing items made from our hardwood lumber, such as walnut and hard maple.
Be sure to research how to use tung oil to finish wood surfaces, as this oil dries very hard and can be tricky to work with. It often needs to be thinned before application, and should be cured for 30 days. But when applied correctly, tung oil provides an unmatched, beautiful lustrous finish that penetrates deeply into the wood, ensuring long-lasting protection.
Tung oil is hypoallergenic and does not contain any nut oils. This 100% Pure tung oil by Real Milk Paint Co is FDA-approved for food contact, making it an ideal choice for kitchenware, cutting boards, serving trays, and even butcher block countertops.
Tips for Working with Pure Tung Oil
- Avoid Sunlight: Do not apply or leave fresh tung oil in direct sunlight—it may flash cure and turn white and hazy.
- Do Not Sand Between Coats: Sanding works fine for tung oil varnishes, not pure tung oil.
- Stain Before Applying: Use a water-based stain for color before applying tung oil.
- No Oil-Based Sealers: Avoid using pure tung oil over oil-based sealers, stains, or finishes.
- Thinning Tung Oil: Pure tung oil often needs thinning. Use Real Milk Paint's Citrus Solvent, Odorless Mineral Spirits, or mineral spirits. Avoid "green" or "eco-friendly" thinners as they don't mix well with tung oil. Watch out, because adding petroleum-based thinners can make the oil toxic, but the final finish will be should be non-toxic after the thinners evaporate.
- Number of Coats: Apply 1-2 coats for decorative pieces; 3-6 coats for surfaces with heavy use. Apply until the wood no longer absorbs oil.
- Maintenance Coats: Thin coats can be applied as needed with a 2:1 solvent-to-tung oil mix using lint-free cloth.
- Cleaning: Once fully cured (30 days), clean with hot water and mild soap—avoid harsh chemicals or acids.