This is pre-mixed Pure Tung Oil and Citrus Solvent from the Real Milk Paint Co.
We found that in most cases the Pure Tung Oil is too thick to penetrate most surfaces. Thinning with a natural solvent helps the oil penetrate deeper into the material. The 1 to 1 or Half & Half ratio works great all around for most surfaces like new raw wood, butcher block countertops, cutting boards, concrete, terra cotta clay pots, stone, and slate. This finish is also food contact safe! Generally, 3 to 5 coats are needed to seal and create a water-repellent finish. This all-natural finish does take 7 to 10 days to develop water repellency and a full 30 days for a complete cure. A quick way to see the color of your surface before oiling is to just wet it with water. The way it looks wet but not glossy is the color you have when the oil is dry! Can be mixed with any other of our Tung Oil Products (i.e. Pure Tung Oil, Dark Tung Oil, Dark Half, Outdoor Defense Oil).
Coverage
- Sample covers 1 sq. foot
- 16 oz. covers 50 sq. feet
- 32 oz. covers 100 sq. feet
- 1 Gal covers 400 sq. feet
- Example: 1 Gallon will do 1 coat on a 400 sq. foot surface.