My friend and I watched your video before tackling a kitchen worktop. We wanted to say thank you VERY much for taking the time to lay out the steps. We found your video clear and thorough.
Really useful video- thanks. We are "new" to wooden worktops so this was very informative and just pitched at the right level for someone who doesn't do much DIY-
Thanks so much for this brilliantly helpful video. Followed your excellent instructions step by step and our countertops are almost as good as new. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your skills.
Thank you so much for this video, my new house has this and I had no idea what to do, now I'll be tackling this job THIS WEEKEND 😃 thank you! new follower as your videos are to the point and full of information.
A small tip like what I've done is get some glass chopping boards and these protects the surface for longer and you still see the finished oak through the glass chopping board. Thanks
Thank you for this video I’m going to do my worktop tomorrow 😊 One of the good things about your video is you didn’t talk too much, so I watched it right through to the end 😂
Osmo work top oil is the best I've used, a few coats of that lasts a few years. And remember, never leave water on the work top, or stand something wet on it.
You will need to take the varnish off first. You can use turpentine as I have done in a section on this video. Then sand it down. Then put your oil on.
Hi Angus, Thank you for this video. I'm in the process of purchasing a little cottage and trying to get prepared for jobs that need doing. The wooden kitchen worktops will be one to tackle at the start, this video will come in very handy! I've never used a sander before, any recommendations for a decent budget friendly one?
@@kat_84 Hi, you should be able to buy a good orbital sander at a reasonable price on line or at Toolstation or Screwfix. Make sure you have a higher wattage one if you are doing a larger are otherwise it will take a while.
Yes I should’ve done them all to tie it all in but they were not in need of resealing but yes it would have looked better. The sides round the sink were done.
Hello Angus great video very informative. Btw can you explain how long it took you to sand each section? How long when the first time and how long it took to do the second time? I'd really appreciate it if you can tell. I know you said it took longer to do the island due to the extra staining etc. Thanks
Thanks for the video, I’m following your guidance. When I’ve gone to sand the counters down a gum like paste has suddenly appeared clogging the sandpaper and the kitchen tops. Is this normal?
@@aliwratten7746 it will do that due to the previous oil or varnish. The section that I demonstrated where it was sticky I used turpentine on to get rid of the previous oil first but if you are going to use turpentine, make sure that you wear personal protective equipment.
Thank you Angus! Useful video! Do you reckon it will help with stain related to abrasive product like baking soda? I also deep clean my oven with a product that touch the wood and created stains. What do you think?
He could try baking soda it probably won’t harm the wood however it may take up the wood seal and will need to be resealed sooner. You have to be careful with harsh products when cleaning your oven. You could try covering your worktops before you use cleaning products on your oven.
To get rid of all the black marks, plus water stains, use oxalic acid crystals, remove all marks, might need to restain timber, then use osmo oil. That what I do on my worktops.
Didn’t it raise the grain when you cleaned with a damp cloth? When I did this mine became really rough and needed sanding again 🙄 Honestly I love my wooden worktops but always seem to have issue with the oil not drying properly.
It took me about 2 hours in total including the sanding and sealing the worktops. Clearing the area 10mins,Sanding 45mins. Wiping and hoovering sawdust 15mins.sealing 10mins each coat. As this was a large area it took longer. Where maintained this recently it only took 20mins to do.ruclips.net/video/2yMHeDDn0es/видео.htmlsi=F12kbn9OOJjSNN5s
@@AngusMcGregor thank you for your reply. Hope you don't mind me asking another question! My kitchen worktops look quite dark and I want to lighten up the wood. I thought I would sand them down, apply Colron English light oak wood dye and then Danish oil. What do you think? Thank you😊
I didn’t sand between coats as it would create more sawdust and stick to the surface. Once the sanding is done I made sure there was no dust for before the oiling stage.
@AngusMcGregor that's what I thought aswell so I was confused when I heard people on other channels saying they sand in between coats!! Makes no sense but then I don't know anything so thank you for confirming!!!
@AngusMcGregor sorry to keep asking questions but I'm just doing it now and got a couple more. Do I have to go with the grain or can I go against, in circles, etc? And also if I'm going over tough bits more than other bits is that okay or will it lead to dips in the surface where patches have been sanded loads more than others due to getting stains out etc?
@@laurenbrizon Hi. Go with the grain. Are you using an orbital sander it doesn’t really matter too much but just work in even motion. If you are concentrating on one area just keep the sander moving to avoid an indentation. Run your fingers over the are to feel if you have caused and indentation. If you have juts sand it out by sanding round the area with an even motion for even coverage.
@AngusMcGregor okay thank you that makes sense! How often do you change the sanding paper? I couldn't tell just by touch if it needed changing but when I did it seemed to work better straight away, but I'd only used the first pad for about 10 mins or so... promise that's the last question!! Thank you so much for all the replies I really appreciate it!
Away to do this with my kitchen. Never had wooden worktops before. Been here a year and the kitchen worktops as re just disgusting. Really really sticky. Is there a certain way to sand it? Do i need to follow the grain of the wood?
@@daisydancemate Hi you can just sand the stickiness but it might clog your sander. I used turpentine on one of the sticky areas, check that part of the video out. Yes sand in the same direction as the wood grain.
@@AngusMcGregor thank you for answering both my comments. I have these things to do and I'm a newbie with nobody to teach me so, you were my teacher, thanks!
I desperately need to do this to mine, but I'm terrified the sander will leave track marks. any tips on how to avoid this. I need to sand it all back because I want to use a different oil from the original (IKEA and crap) oil.
If you use an orbital sander on medium to fine grade it should be okay. or sand by hand using a block with a medium to fine grade sand paper. All the best with yours.
I had a sticky section and I cleaned it with turpentine. I then sanded it lightly and then put danish oil on and it’s not sticky anymore so that might resolve your issue.
@@chont6834 it can become sticky if a spray disinfectant is used, especially if the oil has been freshly applied. All make sure when applying danish oil to wipe of any excess as that can go sticky.
Hey, I’m just about to attempt this and there’s so many conflicting methods! How long did you wait between each coat because some say 8 hours, some 24 and some 20 minutes! Cheers :D
I let this dry between the 1st 2 coats for 10 mins 6:33. After 90mins I found some dry patches and needed to go over it again 7:30. I left it to dry over night 8:59 before I started using the work tops again. Just check what it states on your danish oil instructions.
@@AngusMcGregor thank you so much! I’ve just done one side of my kitchen and I’ll leave it to dry overnight and will do the other side later in the week ☺️
Do you think it was better with the cup rings and the stains? The bamboo worktops have got a natural embellishments in or they look like embellishments but they’re not they’re part of the bamboo woodgrain. That’s maybe what are you seeing.
Wooden work tops should not be oiled. It doesn’t work, and you have to keep doing it. What you need to do is coat with Ronseal diamond hard glaze Matt spirit based polyurethane. Three coats , sanding between each coat. This method lasted ten years before I had to do it again. There were no ring marks , or any marks really, just looked tired. No black water marks either round the tap. STOP OILING!!!!
My friend and I watched your video before tackling a kitchen worktop. We wanted to say thank you VERY much for taking the time to lay out the steps. We found your video clear and thorough.
@@kyle8691 I hope yours came out well.
@@AngusMcGregor Hey Angus, waiting for it to dry now... but we're happy with how it looks so far. :0)
WoodPrix has very useful instructions with all details I need
Really useful video- thanks. We are "new" to wooden worktops so this was very informative and just pitched at the right level for someone who doesn't do much DIY-
Hi, it didn’t take too long if you have a sander but it can take 5 or 10 minutes. I hope that answers your question.
Thanks so much for this brilliantly helpful video. Followed your excellent instructions step by step and our countertops are almost as good as new. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your skills.
Great to hear that. They should last quite awhile, mine are still holding up and I haven’t needed to re oil them yet.
Thank you for sharing your video just starting to sand my work tops now
All the best with yours. I hope it goes well. Mine as still nice and shiny.
@@AngusMcGregor my kitchen top turned out fantastic 👌
Thank you so much for this video, my new house has this and I had no idea what to do, now I'll be tackling this job THIS WEEKEND 😃 thank you! new follower as your videos are to the point and full of information.
@@mattjones2496 all the best with yours I hope it turns out well.
Great video, very informative… about to tackle the same task. Thank you!!
All the best with yours.
Excellent!!
Thanks - really helpful!
A small tip like what I've done is get some glass chopping boards and these protects the surface for longer and you still see the finished oak through the glass chopping board. Thanks
We used the off cuts for a little tea/coffee area.
Glass chopping boards are OK if you love sharpening your knives.
Great video, really helped me get started.
All the best with yours.
Good job mate I am planning on attempting this in my kitchen so enjoyed your work
All the best with doing yours.
Thank you for this video I’m going to do my worktop tomorrow 😊 One of the good things about your video is you didn’t talk too much, so I watched it right through to the end 😂
Great. All the best with doing yours.
This video has really helped! And I've done my kitchen worktops this week - so thank you! 😊
Me again! Now that I'm done, they're looking amazing but very "satin". Can you recommend a polish or wax to sheen them up?
Thanks mate. Helpful video
Osmo work top oil is the best I've used, a few coats of that lasts a few years. And remember, never leave water on the work top, or stand something wet on it.
Currently doing this project in my kitchen. Thank you
All the best with yours.
Fab 🎉
Great advice mate 👍
I followed your Istanbul videos and you gave me confidence to get my hair transplant done
Cheers buddy, hope your well 👍
Great. I hope it has gone well. All the best with your recovery.
Thank you.
Hi Angus great tips but ive got a really bad patch I cant seem to sort out - can you put oil work top sealant over varnish ?
You will need to take the varnish off first. You can use turpentine as I have done in a section on this video. Then sand it down. Then put your oil on.
Hi Angus, Thank you for this video. I'm in the process of purchasing a little cottage and trying to get prepared for jobs that need doing. The wooden kitchen worktops will be one to tackle at the start, this video will come in very handy! I've never used a sander before, any recommendations for a decent budget friendly one?
@@kat_84 Hi, you should be able to buy a good orbital sander at a reasonable price on line or at Toolstation or Screwfix. Make sure you have a higher wattage one if you are doing a larger are otherwise it will take a while.
@@AngusMcGregor thanks for the tips!
Just about about to do my walnut worktops so glad to see your video. Why didn't you do you edges they stand out like a sore thumb. otherwise good job.
Yes I should’ve done them all to tie it all in but they were not in need of resealing but yes it would have looked better. The sides round the sink were done.
Hello Angus great video very informative. Btw can you explain how long it took you to sand each section? How long when the first time and how long it took to do the second time? I'd really appreciate it if you can tell. I know you said it took longer to do the island due to the extra staining etc. Thanks
Thanks for the video, I’m following your guidance. When I’ve gone to sand the counters down a gum like paste has suddenly appeared clogging the sandpaper and the kitchen tops. Is this normal?
@@aliwratten7746 it will do that due to the previous oil or varnish. The section that I demonstrated where it was sticky I used turpentine on to get rid of the previous oil first but if you are going to use turpentine, make sure that you wear personal protective equipment.
Thank you Angus! Useful video! Do you reckon it will help with stain related to abrasive product like baking soda? I also deep clean my oven with a product that touch the wood and created stains. What do you think?
He could try baking soda it probably won’t harm the wood however it may take up the wood seal and will need to be resealed sooner. You have to be careful with harsh products when cleaning your oven. You could try covering your worktops before you use cleaning products on your oven.
100% agreed
. covered but got this some stains.
To get rid of all the black marks, plus water stains, use oxalic acid crystals, remove all marks, might need to restain timber, then use osmo oil. That what I do on my worktops.
That's a great tip, thanks
Great tips and process:) Do you suggest to wipe the entire surface with turpentine first to ease with the sanding or is this overkill?
I only did this on one area just to clean it as it was really sticky and it would have clogged my sander up.
Didn’t it raise the grain when you cleaned with a damp cloth? When I did this mine became really rough and needed sanding again 🙄
Honestly I love my wooden worktops but always seem to have issue with the oil not drying properly.
Mine was okay as it is bamboo. I made sure the cloth was not too damp but just enough to pick up any lose saw dust.
Is it me or is this guys body language telling us what it would look like if Elvis Presley refinished his countertops
Uh uhh
So true, really good vid though, exactly what I needed
How long would you say it took for each stage? Especially the sanding?
It took me about 2 hours in total including the sanding and sealing the worktops. Clearing the area 10mins,Sanding 45mins. Wiping and hoovering sawdust 15mins.sealing 10mins each coat. As this was a large area it took longer. Where maintained this recently it only took 20mins to do.ruclips.net/video/2yMHeDDn0es/видео.htmlsi=F12kbn9OOJjSNN5s
@@AngusMcGregor amazing thank you
Did the Danish oil make the worktops stain resistant, especially around the sink?
Yes it has protected the surfaces well. I even spit beetroot juice the other day and didn’t realise I had and it wiped off easily.
@@AngusMcGregor thank you for your reply. Hope you don't mind me asking another question! My kitchen worktops look quite dark and I want to lighten up the wood. I thought I would sand them down, apply Colron English light oak wood dye and then Danish oil. What do you think? Thank you😊
@@Chloe-qy6db yes that should work just check the instructions on the wood stain/dye.
@@AngusMcGregor Many thanks!
Did you sand in between coats of oil?
I didn’t sand between coats as it would create more sawdust and stick to the surface. Once the sanding is done I made sure there was no dust for before the oiling stage.
@AngusMcGregor that's what I thought aswell so I was confused when I heard people on other channels saying they sand in between coats!! Makes no sense but then I don't know anything so thank you for confirming!!!
@AngusMcGregor sorry to keep asking questions but I'm just doing it now and got a couple more. Do I have to go with the grain or can I go against, in circles, etc? And also if I'm going over tough bits more than other bits is that okay or will it lead to dips in the surface where patches have been sanded loads more than others due to getting stains out etc?
@@laurenbrizon Hi. Go with the grain. Are you using an orbital sander it doesn’t really matter too much but just work in even motion. If you are concentrating on one area just keep the sander moving to avoid an indentation. Run your fingers over the are to feel if you have caused and indentation. If you have juts sand it out by sanding round the area with an even motion for even coverage.
@AngusMcGregor okay thank you that makes sense! How often do you change the sanding paper? I couldn't tell just by touch if it needed changing but when I did it seemed to work better straight away, but I'd only used the first pad for about 10 mins or so... promise that's the last question!! Thank you so much for all the replies I really appreciate it!
Shouldn't we use grain 240?
@@marcoferreira3832 you can for the final sand.
What colour and paint did you use for the teal/light blue cupboards?
Hi .The blue cupboard doors are a Farrow & Ball colour Teresa’s Green.
Away to do this with my kitchen. Never had wooden worktops before. Been here a year and the kitchen worktops as re just disgusting. Really really sticky. Is there a certain way to sand it? Do i need to follow the grain of the wood?
@@daisydancemate Hi you can just sand the stickiness but it might clog your sander. I used turpentine on one of the sticky areas, check that part of the video out. Yes sand in the same direction as the wood grain.
Shouldn't oil it up with a brush?
@@marcoferreira3832 you can use a brush or a cloth.
@@AngusMcGregor thank you for answering both my comments. I have these things to do and I'm a newbie with nobody to teach me so, you were my teacher, thanks!
I desperately need to do this to mine, but I'm terrified the sander will leave track marks. any tips on how to avoid this. I need to sand it all back because I want to use a different oil from the original (IKEA and crap) oil.
If you use an orbital sander on medium to fine grade it should be okay. or sand by hand using a block with a medium to fine grade sand paper. All the best with yours.
Sand really slowly along the grain, the actual recommendation is a minute foot, nobody roes that I reckon....
My worktop seems to be sticky all the time, is this normal? I use Danish oil but would love an alternative. Thanks!
I had a sticky section and I cleaned it with turpentine. I then sanded it lightly and then put danish oil on and it’s not sticky anymore so that might resolve your issue.
Thanks! Do you know why it goes sticky? Sorry, rather stupid question!
@@chont6834 it can become sticky if a spray disinfectant is used, especially if the oil has been freshly applied. All make sure when applying danish oil to wipe of any excess as that can go sticky.
Hey, I’m just about to attempt this and there’s so many conflicting methods! How long did you wait between each coat because some say 8 hours, some 24 and some 20 minutes! Cheers :D
I let this dry between the 1st 2 coats for 10 mins 6:33. After 90mins I found some dry patches and needed to go over it again 7:30. I left it to dry over night 8:59 before I started using the work tops again. Just check what it states on your danish oil instructions.
@@AngusMcGregor thank you so much! I’ve just done one side of my kitchen and I’ll leave it to dry overnight and will do the other side later in the week ☺️
It looks alright on camera but I think I would have done all the edges.
.b,😊
I didn't think it looked that good.. Sorry.
Maybe my expectations are too high🤔
Do you think it was better with the cup rings and the stains?
The bamboo worktops have got a natural embellishments in or they look like embellishments but they’re not they’re part of the bamboo woodgrain. That’s maybe what are you seeing.
Wooden work tops should not be oiled. It doesn’t work, and you have to keep doing it. What you need to do is coat with Ronseal diamond hard glaze Matt spirit based polyurethane. Three coats , sanding between each coat. This method lasted ten years before I had to do it again. There were no ring marks , or any marks really, just looked tired. No black water marks either round the tap. STOP OILING!!!!
Do you work for Ronseal?
Hey mate…what’s with all the jerking around when you show us what products you intend to use 🤣🤣 no need for this, keep it real man 🤣🤣🤣
Ha ha , yes thanks for your feedback.