The general name for any number of wipe-on coatings based on tung or linseed oil, with solvents and resins added to enhance both drying and performance.
A wipe-on (or brush-on /wipe-off) drying oil finish that is a blend of linseed oil, driers and alkyd resin. Among brands of Danish oil are are Watco, and Minwax Antique Oil Finish.
Used as a wood finish to preserve wood and to impart a sheen, this blend of drying oil and plastic in a vehicle such as mineral spirits is also sometimes used to stain wood. Also called Antique Oil.
A mixture of Tung oil - possibly other oils plus solvents and drying agents. My favourite finish. It looks good years after it is applied unlike many other finishes.
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A natural looking finish used to enhance and darken the wood grain. Comes in clear and colors. Used on interior surfaces and is less protection than tung oil.
'Danish oil' or Polymerized Linseed oil is, in its unadulterated/pure state, a non-toxic, wood finishing oil, similar to Tung oil.