Worktop Maintenance Kit

How to Oil a Worktop

We have two sets of instructions below showing you how to oil a worktop; the first talks about how to oil a new kitchen worktop, and beneath that are instructions on how to restore and oil a used worktop.

Oiling new wooden worktops

Shake the Worktop Oil well before use. If you are unsure of the finish, test it on spare wood, or an unseen area first.

Apply with the Foam Brush and work the oil into the wood following the direction of the grain.

Work the oil over the entire surface of the worktop and all edges so that there is a thin, even covering.

Leave to penetrate for five to ten minutes and then wipe away any excess oil with the Lint Free Cloth.

Leave to dry for four to six hours. Two more coats should be applied after the first, leaving the full four to six hours drying time between each coat to ensure the previous application has completely dried before applying the next.

The Finishing Pad can be used to gently sand the surface between coats of the oil when dry. This will ensure a smooth, flaw-free finish. Make sure to gently rub in the direction of the grain and remove any dust with a damp cloth before the next coat of oil.

Restore and oil wooden worktops

Clean the worktop

Use the Wood Cleaner in an undiluted state to deep clean the surface; simply apply the Wood Cleaner to a clean cloth and rub into the wood, applying pressure. After cleaning, wipe any cleaner off with a clean, dry cloth and leave to dry.

Prepare the worktop

Take a Finishing Pad and lightly rub the worktop making sure to rub in the direction of the grain, this will help to make the surface lovely and smooth, ready for the next application of oil. At this stage, the colour may appear slightly duller. Remove all dust from de-nibbing with a clean cloth.

If the worktop has a heavy coating of an old wax or oil, you'll need to sand this off first. Use our Sanding Pads to do this.

Applying Worktop Oil

Once the surface has been prepared it is time to apply the Worktop Oil. The same instructions apply to all wooden worktops; simply follow the instructions above for 'oiling new wooden worktops'.

Worktop Cleaning & Maintenance

Everyday Cleaning

For general day to day cleaning, the Wood Cleaner can be mixed at a ratio of 4:1 with water (4-parts water to 1-part Wood Cleaner). This can then be stored in the trigger spray bottle and used as an everyday worktop cleaner. Simply dampen (not wet) a cloth with the solution and wipe down the surface.

Maintenance

To maintain the fine quality of your wooden worktop, it is essential that it is oiled regularly. The worktop is fully protected and in good condition when the surface has a slight sheen to it and water ‘beads’ or forms droplets on the surface. With use, the finish will slowly wear off, and water will no longer 'bead' on the surface, the sheen will also look duller.

Ideally, the surface should be re-oiled before it gets to this stage and when you do notice the above you know it's time to apply the Worktop Oil again. We recommend applying Worktop Oil once or twice a year.