"Chuck" wrote

I am thinking of finishing by brushing on Sam Maloof's poly/oil
mixture. I have had excellent luck with tung oil in the past but think
kitchen cabinets need more protection than just oil. I have found tung
oil to be very user friendly and never have problems with dust
pimples. Since I haven't used the poly/oil mixture before, I wouldn't
mind hearing what exepeiences everyone here has had with it and if
they would recommend this finish for kitchen cabinets.

I've used Sam Maloof's finish extensively on "furniture" projects, but would
not consider it for kitchen cabinets myself because, IMO, it would be too
high maintenance for a kitchen environment.

And, the jury is still out as to whether you can add a film finish, say with
shellac/lacquer, to the oil/poly with any degree of lasting success.

IOW, I'm of the opinion that any oil/poly/wax finish alone would not be
practical for a kitchen.

.... then again, that and a quarter may buy you a stick of gum.

YMMV


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