No, we do not recommend or encourage using a wood conditioner on the surface while using the Dark Tung Oil or Dark Half. Wood conditioners tend to fill in the pore structure of the wood and would prevent proper absorption of the oil. It's also important to note that Dark Tung Oil and Dark Half [...]

Linseed oil and tung oil have many similarities as well as pros and cons on each side. For the most in-depth comparison of these two drying oils, take a look at this article about this very subject.

Glad you asked! Pure Tung Oil can be used to seal any porous surface including concrete (for example, concrete countertops), brick, unglazed tile, etc.

Not much! However, there are a few distinct characteristics that separate these two drying oils. If you want to read more, take a look at this in-depth article.

Yes! Pure tung oil is a great exterior finish as it absorbs deep into the wood and provides protection from the inside out. Because tung oil is not on the surface, it won't crack, blister, or peel over time and exposure to the elements. Also, tung oil is flexible so it expands and contracts with [...]

Not at all! Pure Tung Oil provides all the protection your wood surface will need. But, if you want to topcoat wax or poly to create a different look, that option is still available but not necessary.

Pure Tung Oil gives most woods an amber, honey tone. Our Dark Tung Oil gives more warm brown, coffee tones to wood. You can use a water-based stain on the wood before sealing with tung oil. Alternatively, you can mix an oil-based stain into the tung oil then apply to create your own custom color. [...]

This is a great question and is often case-specific. Most of the time we do recommend thinning pure tung oil with a solvent. This is to aid its absorption into the wood. New woods and hardwoods almost always need pure tung oil to be thinned. Very dry old woods, end grain, or some softwoods can use [...]

Tung Oil can be used on every type of wood species! From pine to pressure treated, cedar to oak, or ipe and black locust. The main factor in the use of tung oil on wood is absorption, that's why we often recommend thinning the pure tung oil to increase absorption.

Tung oil is pressed from the seeds of the tung tree. Tung trees can be found all over the world, but the largest groves that produce enough oil to be sold are mainly located in China and South America. Fun fact, tung tree's used to be grown here in the United States, Florida to be [...]