Oil finishes are another popular alternative to lacquer finishes, allowing the natural grains of the wood to show through. Oils stand up quite well to the test of time and durability, depending of course on how many coats get applied. A fairly protective coat can be achieved by applying several coats of a quality oil product my preferred product being the MinWax oils, available in many colours for many types of wood. Danish oil is another product I like to recommend, especially for such wood items as railings, banisters, mantle pieces and door frames. Although oil finishes are fairly time consuming to.
