Tung Oil Finish
Tung oil is a natural wood finisher made from the seeds produced by the Tung Tree.
Outdoor Defense Oil is an excellent Non-Toxic and high-quality way to finish – or refinish – your outdoor projects. It’s made with 100% Pure Tung Oil, Pine Oil, and Zinc. We all know about zinc in sunburn skincare products. The zinc helps to prevent mold and mildew while also offering UV protection. Use as an outdoor wood finish to protect the beautiful wood grain or on concrete, stone, and any absorbent material. This also works great as a cedar garden bed oil and provides decking protection. Generally, 3 to 5 coats give moderate protection. More coats only if the wood will accept it. The Outdoor Defense Oil does not build up on the surface but absorbs deep into the wood pores. This food contact safe oil leaves a natural texture to the wood surface. It provides a matte finish. Do not apply directly under the hot sun, as the oil will polymerize very fast and leave a frosty, rubbery surface. It does not need to be thinned with a solvent. Ready to be used right from the bottle! Hang rags outside separately to dry before disposing of them.
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Applications | There are so many uses for Outdoor Defense Oil. Here are a few, but the exterior wood applications are really endless!
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Example: 1 Gallon will do 1 coat on a 400 sq. foot surface. |
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When applying Outdoor Defense Oil (ODO), here’s a handy thing to remember: Apply, Absorb, Repeat or Remove
For the best results, you want to saturate the material with the tung oil to the point where a majority of the surface is no longer absorbing the oil. This will look like puddles on the surface even after waiting 40 minutes. Just like a sponge, the wood (or other porous surfaces) will only absorb so much oil before it can’t anymore. This saturation is achieved by doing multiple coats.
You can apply ODO with a brush, rag, roller, or even a pump sprayer depending on your project and needs. We recommend brushes and/or foam rollers for most projects.
For the best finish, we recommend letting this application rest and settle overnight. The following day, apply one or two more coats of ODO to the surface of your project, following the same steps outlined above.
Outdoor Defense Oil (ODO) does not contain any additives to speed the drying time process, such as heavy metallic dryers. Because of this, it is not considered fast-drying oil and can take up to 30 days to completely/thoroughly cure by its natural polymerization process. Provided below are some guidelines to follow during the curing phase.
FOR BUTCHER BLOCK, WOOD COUNTERTOPS, Indoor Floors, AND ETC. |
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FOR OUTDOOR DECKS, SIDING, AND OTHER WOODEN SURFACES |
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The beautiful thing about an Outdoor Defense Oil finish is that the maintenance of it is easy. We recommend cleaning the surface with mild soap and hot water. Avoid using harsh chemicals, acids, or strong solvents to clean the surface.
Maintenance coats are on an as-need basis. Outdoor projects may require more maintenance than indoor. Heavily used areas can be expected to require more maintenance than lightly used areas. Typically, surfaces that need maintenance have a very dry, or lackluster appearance compared to when the finish was originally applied.
When doing a maintenance coat you do not need to sand the surface again. Here is what we recommend:
Outdoor Defense Oil can last with ease for multiple years on the shelf. Here are some guidelines to help you store it properly so it can be used for your next project.