"Brian Sharrock" wrote in message
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"Andy Hall" wrote in message
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On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:41:17 +0100, "Neil Jones"
wrote:



Just to hijack this thread slightly, we're having a new European
oak
staircase fitted at the moment and it is being left 'in the white'
so I
should think I'll be applying a finish to it at the weekend. I
originally thought of Danish oil or Sabrina's 'Oak Oil' but will
this
provide a suitable finish for the handrail or would I need
something a
bit more durable/dirt-repellent?

Thanks

Neil


Yes it will. I've used Sabrina's oil for the treads and for the
handrails and spindles.

It hasn't attracted dirt in either case.

Maintenance has been a recoating about once a year.

We don't wear outdoor shoes on the stairs - obviously if you tracked
mud onto them you would need to clean it off.

All that collects is the inevitable dust, and this is very easily
vacuumed away.


.andy

Concur, I oiled the handrails and spindles of the staircase
last year (in time for Christmas) only I used two coats of
Danish Oil. Let the first one several days to dry off then
a top coat. A slightly damp cloth removes any grubby finger
print residue and it only requires light dusting.
The finish is slight gloss just off matte.

Thanks guys. This was my intended finish but I just had a minor panic
that grubby hands (especially from young children etc) were going to
affect an oiled finish too much but you have reassured me.

Neil