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Comment on 10 Questions About Live Edge Furniture by Beth Rice

Beth Rice — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:41:25 +0000

Hello Karyn,
Here are our suggestions under “Keep Your Furniture Clean” on our “Caring for Wood Furniture” page. Dusting with a soft, non-abrasive cloth is key.
https://www.dutchcrafters.com/learningcenter/caring-for-wood-furniture
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Comment on Things To Know About Tung Oil by Beth Rice

Beth Rice — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:15:09 +0000

In reply to Edith Eliassen.

Hello Edith,
We agree the natural look of cedar wood is lovely. You are correct that if left unsealed outdoors, it will weather to a gray shade. An outdoor sealant will protect the wood and its colors, and will likely need to be reapplied every few years.
Tung oil brings out the colors of the wood and does not need a sealer on top. It offers a matte finish, so not too glossy or shiny. Tung oil, however, is not easy to apply and takes several applications initially, so be sure to work with someone who is skilled with it. Like a sealant, tung oil will need to be reapplied every so many years. Tung oil, linseed oil or teak oil are all good options for outdoor cedar wood to maintain its color and protect it. You just have to keep up with reapplying as needed.
Good luck with your fence project! Thank you for your question and for visiting us on Timber to Table.

Comment on 10 Questions About Live Edge Furniture by Karyn Taylor

Karyn Taylor — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 23:30:31 +0000

Hello,

We are remodeling a 100 year old homestead log cabin. We have live edge with bark for the baseboards that has been sealed with polyurathane. Would you please recommend the best way(s) to keep this clean and as dust free as possible.
Thank You!

Comment on Things To Know About Tung Oil by Edith Eliassen

Edith Eliassen — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 01:11:35 +0000

Hello Beth, our project is replacing our fence that was destroyed by a driver. It’s split rail fencing & posts made from cedar wood.
We had a suggestion to treat it with a waterproofing material before installing, We live in Los Angeles, CA with not much rain but still would like to protect the wood without yellowing it – suggestion given was to use Tung Oil, I like the natural look of the wood that I understand from our previous fence that was not treated will eventually turn grey. Just don’t want a shinny finish, the wood could be a bit darker and we’d still be OK – we would very much appreciate your feedback! Thank you!! We are doing this project with our neighbor’s kind help.

Comment on 6 Ways to Use a Glider Chair After it Outgrows the Nursery by Beth Rice

Beth Rice — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:35:48 +0000

In reply to Sierra Lindley.

Hi Sierra,
That green glider was one I inherited from family and I’m unsure of where it was originally purchased. Here are a few Amish made models that are a very close match.
https://www.dutchcrafters.com/Amish-Four-Post-Gliding-Rocker-With-Ottoman/p/1154
https://www.dutchcrafters.com/Amish-Virginia-Upholstered-Gliding-Swivel-Rocking-Chair/p/2237

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