March 26, 20197 yr comment_184177 I am finishing a pine project and the client likes the look of mineral oil over the pine. Then they want a satin finish poly. I am used to BLO not mineral oil. How long does it take mineral oill to cure so that it can be top coated successfully? Report
March 26, 20197 yr comment_184179 I don't think mineral oil has any drying agents in it. It could take quite a while, I think. Report
March 26, 20197 yr comment_184183 Stick with the BLO. Mineral oil is not s drying oil. Mineral oil is good for a cutting board but that is about it. Report
March 27, 20197 yr Author comment_184215 Too late now we will have to wait. The pine really absorbs this oil. Once the wood feels dry can I top coat it? Report
March 27, 20197 yr comment_184231 3 hours ago, Michael Thuman said: Once the wood feels dry can I top coat it? It will be awhile before you can consider it dry. Report
March 27, 20197 yr comment_184238 I would wipe it down with some acetone to get as much oil off as possible. Report
March 27, 20197 yr Author comment_184336 12 hours ago, HandyDan said: I would wipe it down with some acetone to get as much oil off as possible. Then apply BLO then top coat? Report
March 28, 20197 yr comment_184453 11 hours ago, Michael Thuman said: Then apply BLO then top coat? Give it a day or two after wipe down to see if mineral oil rises to surface. If not then go with the BLO and top coat. If there is still a problem the top coat will remain tacky longer than usual. Report
March 29, 20197 yr comment_184671 I would not put any hard finish over Mineral Oil. Even glue will not stick to it. Try shellac overcoat and maybeeee the finish will stick. Like Dan said MO is only good for cutting boards. Report
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