Naturally, wood is one of the most environmentally friendly materials. It is used in various construction areas, for decoration, for the manufacture of furniture. The list of wood uses can be continued indefinitely. The main disadvantage of the material is drying, decay and deformation. Special tools can prevent these problems.
Of course, any person wants to save money by buying an inexpensive, but at the same time effective and safe tool. Thanks to the processing, it is possible to mask small defects, make the wood glossy, and provide it with moisture resistance.
For processing wood, it is advised to use natural oils that penetrate the pores and help the material retain moisture. Suitable for these purposes linseed, tung, teak, tar and even the usual sunflower oil.
Many people argue that after using flaxseed oil, the wood becomes yellowish, and this does not suit everyone. To avoid yellowing of wood, you need to hold linseed oil in a transparent glass container in the sun for several months. Then the oil will brighten and not spoil the appearance of the tree.
Disadvantage tung, teak and tar oils in their high cost. AND sunflower oil poorly protects the tree from rotting. Plus, it doesn't dry completely after application.
An Unexpected Option - Vaseline Oil
Many will be surprised, but it is difficult to find a more ideal option. Vaseline oil is a liquid paraffin, which is made from a petroleum fraction that has undergone distillation of kerosene and purification. The oil contains no harmful substances, i.e. it is environmentally friendly. After applying it to the wood, it is covered with a thin, waterproof film.
Vaseline oil is colorless and odorless, does not spread, and prevents wood deformation.
You can buy it at the pharmacy, the cost of the oil is very affordable: about 35 rubles per 100 ml bottle. Those. the approximate price of a liter of oil will be 350 rubles.
Similarly, they use lamp oil, a liter jar of which costs about 170 rubles. Olive oil is almost always added to it, which has the same disadvantages as sunflower oil. Therefore, it is most effective to process wood clean, without impurities, vaseline oil.
15 minutes after applying the oil, polish the wood with a dry cloth. If necessary, you can cover the surface with a second layer. The wood will become darker, but this will not spoil the overall appearance of the product.
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