We are about to return to a stick-and-bricks home after 7 months living in an RV full-time! Since we sold EVERY piece of furniture we owned before we left, we will be scouring antique stores, second hand stores, Facebook groups and Craigslist to repopulate a home with furniture. I expect to find some diamonds in the rough and have to bring them back to life!
Using coconut oil is a great alternative to tung oil, because it is completely non-toxic and edible, great for your skin, and adds luster to your furniture as it does not dry out. As a bonus, it removes funky smells! Plus, you might already have it in your cabinet! I’ve never seen tung oil anywhere while out and about so I’d have to make a special trip, and then, probably never use it again. With coconut oil, you’ll likely have to use a furniture wax as the author of the post below describes, but I’m excited to try this technique out!
Refinishing Old Wood with Coconut Oil | Hometalk
To refinish old dry wood simply sand and wash with warm soapy water. Let the wood dry out (after washing it). Now using a clean dry rag apply a thin coat of coconut oil. Let it sit for 5 minutes or so, and then buff (wipe in a circular motion). Repeat if the wood is really dry.
