Which oil finish should I use, Tung Oil, Watco Danish Oil, or Watco Teak Oil?
Western Tung Oil Finish is a clear interior finish that soaks into the wood. The first and sometimes the second coat will soak deep into the wood and leave a natural no shine look. The third coat usually builds on the surface and the shine increases as you increase the number of coats. Tung Oil Finish is only available in clear (you can apply a stain first, and then apply Tung Oil Finish as the topcoat). Watco Danish Oil is an interior finish that soaks into the wood, but does not build on top of the wood. It will give the wood a natural no shine look with very little effort. Watco Danish Oil is available in 7 colors. Watco Teak Oil is an exterior finish that is very similar to Watco Danish Oil. It is Danish Oil + U.V. inhibitors + mildewcide + an ingredient to soak into dense woods better. U.V. inhibitors help protect the wood from the sun. Mildewcide helps prevent mildew from growing, especially important for boat interiors or humid areas. Watco Teak Oil is only available in natural
