I was applying tung oil on a wooden chair outdoors and got some tiny
drops of tung oil on our flagstone. I would like to know if 1) I can
remove the oil through some manageable method (ie, power washing,
degreaser, but not sanding or sand blasting) or 2) I can use tung oil
to seal the stone or apply some other sealing product which will be
compatible with tung oil. Stone sealers seem to be oil repellant/
resistant when cured but I don't know if the application has to be oil
free. Thanks to any help.

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I was applying tung oil on a wooden chair outdoors and got some tiny
drops of tung oil on our flagstone. I would like to know if 1) I can
remove the oil through some manageable method (ie, power washing,
degreaser, but not sanding or sand blasting) or 2) I can use tung oil
to seal the stone or apply some other sealing product which will be
compatible with tung oil. Stone sealers seem to be oil repellant/
resistant when cured but I don't know if the application has to be oil
free. Thanks to any help

While woodworkers do use tung oil on wood, we probably never use it on
flagstone. I suggest you contact your local rock yard and inquire with
them. Tiny drops should dissipate after a few weeks.

On May 6, 10:48 am, "Leon" wrote:
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I was applying tung oil on a wooden chair outdoors and got some tiny
drops of tung oil on our flagstone. I would like to know if 1) I can
remove the oil through some manageable method (ie, power washing,
degreaser, but not sanding or sand blasting) or 2) I can use tung oil
to seal the stone or apply some other sealing product which will be
compatible with tung oil. Stone sealers seem to be oil repellant/
resistant when cured but I don't know if the application has to be oil
free. Thanks to any help

While woodworkers do use tung oil on wood, we probably never use it on
flagstone. I suggest you contact your local rock yard and inquire with
them. Tiny drops should dissipate after a few weeks.

Actually, I've read that tung oil was used to seal the Great
Wall of China, and is still often used to seal stone.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tung_oil

http://www.mastergardenproducts.com/tungoil.htm

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FF

If it'll dissipate in a few weeks I won't worry about it. Or I'll just
flip the stones over. My concern is that it'll dry and polymerize as
it would in wood and become semi-permanent. But If I can find a recipe
for stone sealer using tung oil and make the whole thing look even, I
just might try it. That wiki link seems to suggest 1:5 Tung:Naptha.

On May 6, 10:48*am, "Leon" wrote:
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I was applying tung oil on a wooden chair outdoors and got some tiny
drops of tung oil on our flagstone. I would like to know if 1) I can
remove the oil through some manageable method (ie, power washing,
degreaser, but not sanding or sand blasting) or 2) I can use tung oil
to seal the stone or apply some other sealing product which will be
compatible with tung oil. Stone sealers seem to be oil repellant/
resistant when cured but I don't know if the application has to be oil
free. Thanks to any help

While woodworkers do use tung oil on wood, we probably never use it on
flagstone. *I suggest you contact your local rock yard and inquire with
them. *Tiny drops should dissipate after a few weeks.

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If it'll dissipate in a few weeks I won't worry about it. Or I'll just
flip the stones over. My concern is that it'll dry and polymerize as
it would in wood and become semi-permanent. But If I can find a recipe
for stone sealer using tung oil and make the whole thing look even, I
just might try it. That wiki link seems to suggest 1:5 Tung:Naptha.

You don't state where you are, but "weathering" will probably take
care of it within a year, especially if a freeze-thaw cycle is
involved.

If you are in ths sun belt, let the UV rays solve the problem.

Lew

I'm in Michigan so freeze-thaw is involved. Glad to hear the stone is
not ruined. Thanks for all the info.

On May 6, 1:55 pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
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If it'll dissipate in a few weeks I won't worry about it. Or I'll just
flip the stones over. My concern is that it'll dry and polymerize as
it would in wood and become semi-permanent. But If I can find a recipe
for stone sealer using tung oil and make the whole thing look even, I
just might try it. That wiki link seems to suggest 1:5 Tung:Naptha.

You don't state where you are, but "weathering" will probably take
care of it within a year, especially if a freeze-thaw cycle is
involved.

If you are in ths sun belt, let the UV rays solve the problem.

Lew

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I'm in Michigan so freeze-thaw is involved. Glad to hear the stone is
not ruined. Thanks for all the info.

Swarfega might just remove the oil? Apply it in dry conditions though.