Oils

Oil finishes penetrate and enrich wood while being easy to apply and repair. This section compares linseed, tung, teak, and Danish oils and covers application and dry times.

Linseed oil: apply linseed oil, boiled vs raw, and toxicity.

Compare oils: tung vs linseed, tung vs teak, oil vs water-based stain, and for decks.

Apply: teak oil, Danish oil, and oil-stain dry time.

For the full finishing picture, see our wood finishing guide.

Boiled vs raw linseed oil — what’s the difference? Boiled linseed oil has driers added so it cures in a day or two; raw linseed can take weeks.

Tung oil or linseed oil? Tung oil is more water-resistant and durable; linseed is cheaper and easier but ambers more over time.