I want a dark worktop, but the darker woods are quite expensive. I was looking at buying beech / oak kitchen worktops, but they're very light in colour. can they be darkened by applying oil, or possibly staining them? If staining is an option, can they still be oiled to protect them after as stain has been applied? Thanks
Ugh, now, I'm not really sure thats a good idea! I lived in a place where light floorboards had been stained a dark colour. Looked great to start with but after a few months it had light stripes in it due to inevitable scratching - and that was 'Diamond Hard' varnished! Worktops with oiled finish would suffer as much, perhaps worse, in my opinion. That aside, it should be no problem oiling wood after staining - indeed, it is a good idea as it prolongs the life of the wood and its finish. What about stone... if you want a dark finish?
Beech does not take a stain well Oak can be darkened with a solution of vandyke crystals to look like walnut or even wenge if you mix it strong enough. It can then be oiled in the normal way. Alternatively mix a spirit based stain in with your oil as it makes it easier to apply but willl not be as dark. Jason
Beech does not take a stain well Oak can be darkened with a solution of vandyke crystals to look like walnut or even wenge if you mix it strong enough. It can then be oiled in the normal way. Alternatively mix a spirit based stain in with your oil as it makes it easier to apply but willl not be as dark. Jason But check for food safety. Mr. HandyAndy - really
Vandyke crystals are made from crushed walnut shells so should not be a problem. The majority of oils used on worktops are not food safe but if you are actually cutting on or eating off a wooden worktop you should be considering laminate!! Jason
> I want a dark worktop, but the darker woods are quite expensive. put your hand deeper into your pocket and buy the real thing
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