One of our customers' frequently asked questions is, "What product is used to finish the wood on a farmhouse table?" I love it when they ask.
Our secret is tung oil.
Tung oil (sometimes called China wood oil — ours is sourced and refined in the USA) is a drying oil that's been used for thousands of years. It was once even employed to waterproof wooden ships. Extracted from the seeds of tung-tree nuts, this oil penetrates deeply into wood fibers.
Tung oil's natural resin does two things:
We spent months sourcing the most premium tung oil we could find. While we safeguard that supplier information, if you become a customer and ever need to re-oil your table, we'll happily share it with you 😊.
We typically apply five to six coats, hand-sanding between each. Each coat dries for 24 hours, so the process takes patience — but the results speak for themselves.
Low-grade tung oils can remain tacky for days. Our high-end brand costs over $100 per gallon, but customers consistently tell us the durability and character are worth every penny.
Tung oil on chestnut
Tung oil on oak
Tung oil on white pine
Furniture From The Barn — Handcrafted in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Every piece is 100% American-made from reclaimed barn wood or sustainably harvested new hardwoods.
