Our natural Danish and tung oils are the way to go for almost any project
When your wood is in need of a glow up, our natural range of oils is sure to have a fix. But, if you’re still stuck on the difference between Danish oil and tung oil, or want to know about which oil you’ll need for various projects, then we have broken it down for you below!
The differences between our natural oils
Learn about our tung oil
First off, we’ll bust the myth… Tung Oil doesn’t go in your mouth and it’s not made from tongues! The Tung tree, originating from China, gained its name from its distinctive heart-shaped leaves, as "tung" translates to "heart" in Chinese. The oil is pressed from the seeds of the nuts from the Tung tree and has been a natural oil with many use cases as early as the 14th century! At Natural Paint Co, our Tung Oil is a preferred natural option for nourishing and sealing wood – it is lower in sheen, and more durable than the comparable alternative that is Linseed Oil.
What actually is Danish oil?
Danish Oil is our food-safe, 100% natural, non-toxic and suitable for interior or exterior wood. It’s the epitome of ‘ get you a girl who can do both’! It is mostly made up of our Tung Oil, which can make for confusion when deciding what product is best for your project. We love the scent of the Citrus Peel Oil too, which makes up 20% of our Danish Oil – it smells great, and is made from the wastage of the juicing industry. Win-win.
So which projects might I use these oils for?
We have outlined some of the most popular projects that people enquire about oils for below, and in the dropdown, you will see if Danish Oil or Tung Oil is right for the job.
Looking for a natural oil for wooden floors?
We have another product that is designed to naturally elevate (not literally) your hardwood flooring. It’s called Hard Floor Oil. Because we don’t complicate things. It’s plant-based, extremely durable, and adds a stunning rich look to your wooden floor. You can even use it on doors, window sills or other interior timber surfaces. Natural floor oil also means, you can stay in your home while oiling the floor, because there are no nasty smells or toxins.
Decking oil more of your priority?
Let us point you in the direction of our Exterior Stain, the preferred deck oil at Natural Paint Co. Why? It’s extremely UV resistant, high quality, long-lasting, and it’s based on natural raw materials. We also are pretty proud that our deck oil is naturally mould-resistant, and water repellent. Your deck will thank you for it.
Some Questions You May Have
Nourishing your wooden chopping boards?
We’d recommend the Tung Oil.
For cabinetry, skirtings or doors?
That’s a job for Danish Oil.
Oil for indoor furniture?
Opt for Tung Oil and you’ll love the new life it gives your wooden furniture.
Outdoor furniture or hitting the deck?
Danish Oil is up for the job.
Wooden spoon or kitchen utensils in need of some TLC?
Try our Tung oil.
Oil for Exterior cladding?
You might have guessed it - Danish Oil is the best bet for outdoor use cases.
Giving new life to wooden toys?
Tung Oil is the oil for the job.
Animal hutches in need of oil?
You’ll be great with either Tung or Danish Oil!
Oil for a wooden table got you stumped?
if it’s indoors, Tung Oil. Outdoors – Danish Oil.
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