tung oil

Chinese tree extract

Tung oil is a drying oil pressed from the seeds of the tung tree, native to China.

It penetrates and hardens wood, providing a water-resistant finish prized by woodworkers: I applied three coats of tung oil to the tabletop.

Pure tung oil dries slowly but produces a durable, natural-looking surface.

finish

varnish

Liquid that dries glossy

  • sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
  • lacquerGlossy protective coating
  • shellacResinous wood coating

linseed · polyurethane · coating · sheen · gloss · satin · matte · luster · patina · topcoat

woodwork

furniture

Movable room objects

hardwood · veneer · butcher block · cutting board · countertop · gunstock · flooring · paneling · carving · woodturning

waterproof

moisture-resistant

Impervious to dampness

protection · repellent · impermeable · weatherproof · water-resistant · marine · outdoor · deck · exterior · preservation

natural

plant-based

Sourced from flora

renewable · biodegradable · cold-pressed · raw · pure · unrefined · traditional · sustainable

Categories
Opposites
oil source/origin

tung oilmineral oil

Colorless petroleum-derived liquid

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drying behavior

tung oilmineral oil

Colorless petroleum-derived liquid

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Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G