Do you have wooden table at home? This kind of table is a traditional piece that will make the house looking more natural and rustic.
In order to make sure your table is going to persist for a long time, it needs finishing.
However,
what if someone wants to maintain the wood’s organic look while still adding protective layer over the table?
Here are some finishing options that do not involve chemicals and will still retain the wood’s natural look.
Shellac
This finishing material is extracted from bugs that eat trees.
The secretion contains natural resin from the trees.
It is then diluted in pure alcohol to form finishing liquid.
When it is applied to the table, the finishing will darken its color due to slight penetration to its pores.
A layer of film will form on the table surface after the finishing has dried out.
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Wax – wooden table ideas
Wax finishing liquid is formed by mixing oil and beeswax.
The application is just like any other finishing product: you only need to apply it over dry and clean wooden table surface.
The thickness will determine the result since it has capability of changing the wood’s color.
Wax is resistant to stains, water, and acid but it needs to be re-applied every once in a while.
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Tung Oil
This is one of the most popular natural finishing products out there.
Tung oil is extracted from Tung seeds.
To use it as finishing, it needs to be mixed with thinning agent such as turpentine.
When being applied to a table, it provides glossy look.
It is really easy to do finishing job with this oil since it hardens relatively fast.
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Walnut Oil – wooden table ideas
Walnut oil is less popular finishing product to be used on wooden table. It is obtained from walnut tree,
The benefit of using this oil is its easy applicability.
In addition to that, this finishing will help maintaining the wood at top condition.
However,
children who are allergic to this nut may develop allergic reactions from contact with table that received this finishing.
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