Tried & True Varnish Oil Finish Finishes & Finishing Tools - Shelter Institute
Tried & True Varnish Oil Finish Finishes & Finishing Tools - Shelter Institute
Tried & True Varnish Oil Finish Finishes & Finishing Tools - Shelter Institute
Tried & True Varnish Oil Finish Finishes & Finishing Tools - Shelter Institute
Tried & True Varnish Oil Finish Finishes & Finishing Tools - Shelter Institute

Tried & True Varnish Oil Finish

$19.99 USD - $352.99 USD /
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Linseed oil plus natural pine resin: more build, more protection, still pure.

Best For

  • Tables and countertops
  • Higher-wear interior surfaces
  • Solvent-free varnish looks

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In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579 · Usually ready in 24 hours

In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Tried & True Varnish Oil Finish

Available for pickup

873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Usually ready in 24 hours

873 U.S. 1
Woolwich ME 04579
United States

+12074427938

Tried & True Varnish Oil is a penetrating finish of polymerized linseed oil and natural pine resin for fine interior furniture, tables and countertops.

Use it on bare wood or over a stained piece. Wipe on a very thin coat with a lint-free cloth (no brush), let it soak in at least 60 minutes, then rub it completely dry and let it cure at least 24 hours. Burnish with a soft cloth or 0000 steel wool before every coat; each coat adds sheen and protection. A gallon covers up to 1,000 sq ft.

Joe Robson, a professional cabinetmaker, first made Tried & True finishes in 1992, after years of refining them in his own shop. He wanted a high-quality finish that was environmentally friendly, and he worked from 18th-century Shaker methods: polymerized linseed oil, with no solvents or heavy metal driers. About 20 years later FBC, the family-owned company that supplied his raw materials, bought Tried & True, and the formulas haven't changed.

  • Options: 8 oz sample; pint; quart; gallon; 5 gallon
  • Blend: polymerized linseed oil and pine resin
  • Use: interior furniture, tables and countertops
  • Coverage: up to 1,000 sq ft per gallon
  • Application: very thin coat with a lint-free cloth, soak at least 60 minutes, wipe dry, cure at least 24 hours; burnish before every coat
  • Made in: USA by Tried & True

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