Do you have to dilute it? I'm planning on using it on teak. The salesperson said to dilute it because teak is so dense.
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That would be - and not be - nonsense. Have used it "straight" on solid teak furniture. No problems. However, if you want it to penetrate even further for some reason, you might consider using some turpentine, etc., as a "diluent." But that would depend on the viscosity of the oil, not the "density" of the teak. Other Answers are OK - depends on whether you need deep penetration for some reason or not.
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They do not recommend diluting it. It is fairly thick, more like Karo syrup. The smell goes away after about two days. What I don't like is the semi-gloss finish it puts on things, but when I try next will try repeated rubbings as it dries. Of course, since since this is 100% tung oil, you can act as your own "blender" and mix it with boiled linseed, and a solvent to get it back to a more common teak oil.
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The salesman is correct. A 2:1 diluted solution (as recommended on the Hope label) will penetrate further into the wood, giving superior durability and a better looking result. On a dense wood like teak, you may even want to do the first coat at 4:1. Then continue with 2:1 coats until you are happy with the results, buffing with fine steel wool between each coat.More coats equals more work, but is worth doing for items like fine furniture. I put 5 diluted coats on an end table which looks great. But for the pepper mill in the kitchen I put on a single coat, undiluted. It looks good too, but I can easily see the difference if I set it down on the end table. The salesman is correct. A 2:1 diluted solution (as recommended on the Hope label) will penetrate further into the wood, giving superior durability and a better looking result. On a dense wood like teak, you may even want to do the first coat at 4:1. Then continue with 2:1 coats until you are happy with the results, buffing with fine steel wool between each coat.More coats equals more work, but is worth doing for items like fine furniture. I put 5 diluted coats on an end table which looks great. But for the pepper mill in the kitchen I put on a single coat, undiluted. It looks good... » Read More The salesman is correct. A 2:1 diluted solution (as recommended on the Hope label) will penetrate further into the wood, giving superior durability and a better looking result. On a dense wood like teak, you may even want to do the first coat at 4:1. Then continue with 2:1 coats until you are happy with the results, buffing with fine steel wool between each coat.More coats equals more work, but is worth doing for items like fine furniture. I put 5 diluted coats on an end table which looks great. But for the pepper mill in the kitchen I put on a single coat, undiluted. It looks good too, but I can easily see the difference if I set it down on the end table. « Show Less
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No! This is 100% tung oil. However, if you want deeper, faster penetration, you can dilute it, but I prefer a light coat with dry time in the sun for better results.
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No. I used it on a 100 year old bread bowl. Worked great. Really restored the woods rich look. Great for almost any wood.
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Two others answered this, but I'll add to it. Do not dilute. I poured some in a spray bottle (try $ stores or Walmart for one).Sprayed it on cloth and then washed/wipes windows, buffing with the cloth when as I cleaned it. (Initially, I sprayed it on plexi directly & used clean cloth at that point. Seemed to work fine, but then read to spray on cloth instead. I think one uses less by spraying on cloth first, but both ways worked. In other words, I use the stuff like Windex in a spray bottle. (I used regular clean cloth--a kitchen dish towel--and not microfiber. Worked fine).
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You must dilute it with water. This stuff is no joke. It is very strong. I diluted mine with water and without a mask I sprayed my plants. I got very sick that night. You don't want this stuff getting into your water system. It is VERY STRONG STUFF. BEST I EVER USED.
1166101
It does not need to be mixed with water. Apply directly to wood. Make sure you wear gloves.
1905660
I dilute it myself. That way I have control of the strength. It is also more cost effective this way.
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just use it as it is....don't mess around with it by diluting it with water or any other liquid! Use it sparingly....don't DROWN the floor with it and create a little "river". Just use it LIGHTLY.
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i didn't see that you had to dilute this stuff so i used it right out of the bottel, didn't do jack for what i wanted it to do. gave it to the wife for grease spots didn't do any good there either. won't buy anymore of this dkljgod.
835370
When used for plants to get rid of molds you mix with two other component's. When doing furniture I have used it with water to make it spreadable. I do not know of a way to use it without some dilution.
969851
You need to be very careful with this oil. It will burn you badly. It is by far one of the strongest oils out there. If you dilute it with other oils (I would recommend that you do a long search about it first) and heavy dilution with a carrier oil as well.
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apply with a soft cloth then buff it with a dry soft cloth. It does not get diluted. I use it on all plastic, even my counter tops and cabinets that aren't true wood. I use it in the car on the dash board.
1935615
My guess is that it would be better if you let the wood dry out. At least that is what I always do. If the wood is wet, you will not get optimal penetration of the product.
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It means it has to be diluted. However, when I got it I realized there is NO WAY it can be diluted so much. It will turn like water. At most you can dilute it 1:3 or maybe 1:4
481021
It is very strong, maximum would be 100%, i used to have a 30% solution and it worked very well. Ongoing I'd stay with 30% becuase this solution may burn a bit. You can use this strength (85%) but follow the instructions exactly starting at 30 sec to a min, and then rinsing with lots of water and a bit of baking soda, just read the insert. i do not know about diluting not sure if it mixes with water well. To be safe you could just go with a lower percentage.
798815
All depends on what are you planning to use it. You do not need to dilute for many uses
1429465
If you use too much it will be sticky. Use a small amount. Be sure to use a clean cloth to wipe it off after spreading around.
1216185
Yes it says on the bottle not to dilute it, just pour into spray bottle and use as usual.
841339
Sorry, not sure - I used it on plans to fight bugs but didn't achieve positive result. Seems that also killed the blooms. I had lots of problems with ants during the summer - seems that nothing worked at home till I found their nest outside and killed them there. I'd not advise diluting at all.