oak worktop problem?

[andrewf75]

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• andrewf75
• 26 May 2015
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Hi all,
Have an oak worktop about a year old. I think I may have left a pool of water behind the sink (as you do) and today I noticed the joint has raised very slightly as if water has got in. Not sure if you can even see in the photo.

I'm not someone who is concerned about the odd blemish, but is this going to become a problem other than aesthetically? and is there anything I should do now to prevent it getting worse? i.e sand and re-oil?

Thanks!

 

[nickjb]

Can't really see in the pic but if there is a chance for water to get into the crack then you'll want to seal it asap. I'd sand it then brush the sawdust into any gap and then oil it. Should hopefully make an oil and sawdust mix that will act as filler. Then repeat

 

[andrewf75]

no you can't really see anything other than the dark line. But when I run my finger over it you can tell it has risen slightly.

I think I'll sand it and re-oil a few times and hope for the best

Thanks!

 

[AronSearle]

Oil finishes are fairly moisture permeable, so this will happen in an area that receives regular wetting.

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

The trick with oil finish is to keep applying the coats,the first few coats still leave the wood and the finish quite vulnerable especially round the sink,about 6 thin coats will start to you somewhere, snot off with wire wool between coats.
Cheers Ian

 

[joe-90]

Solid wood is a waste of time.

 

[andrewf75]

Thanks for all the helpful comments

(no that doesn't include you joe-90!)

 

[jockscott]

Solid wood is a waste of time.

But good for funeral pyres Joe.

 

[joe-90]

It's true though. Solid worktops are nothing but trouble. Dump it.

 

[andrewf75]

In your opinion. Plenty of others say they will last forever with a bit of maintenance.

I'm still undecided, but either way I'm not going to rip out a year-old worktop because of one slight blemish am I?!

 

[joe-90]

I do. Complete waste of time.

 

[AronSearle]

Ignore the troll.

 

[joe-90]

Yes I will. Thanks.