Real Milk PaintDark Half, Gallon

I looked through a lot of reviews before purchasing. I'm glad we went with this over other sealers. It is completely natural and can be used inside...in 3 to 4 hours the fumes go away and it doesn smell as strong.It is currently in the drying/curing process, so I can't speak yet to how it is holding up....but the color is beautiful. It's important to note that if you are using it near your sink, you need to keep water OFF your counters until the curing time is completed (up to 30 days). The time is super inconvenient...but it will be worth it since they are low maintenance once it is completed. We've used mineral oil in the past and you always have a layer of oil on the counter that doesn't dry....and you have to re-apply often---not with this!

My kitchen is still under construction but the counters are done. I bought unfinished acacia wood butcher block counter tops and used the Real Milk Paint Half Dark Tung Oil. I read a lot of reviews, people that have used it and made follow up reviews. Ultimately decided to use this product. I realize I was supposed to be in a well ventilated area but the weather was not allowing so we set up in the basement. The orange oil is strong but is not impossible. I used a quality stain brush to apply a generous coat to top and sides then waited 20 minutes then used an old t-shirt to remove excess, let it sit for an hour (minimum) between coats. Repeated process 5x then let cure for a week before installation. I have kept an oiled rag and wipe it over the counter in the event of a scratch. I could not love the finish more.

This stuff was so easy to work with! And the end result is beautiful. I posted a before and after pic to show the shade I was able to get our birch wood butcher block to. I like the natural wood look instead of making my counters shiny, so I went with this product, it also seems like it will be less maintenance.The smell is strong, but a nice pleasant orange scent. It takes a while to fade, but it does eventually fade away.The company was also very helpful with tips and answering any questions I had.

I heard about this on YouTube when researching the best product for new butcher block countertops. It was easy to use, applied last October, it's doing just what it promised it would do. Countertops look beautiful, the shine is unbelievable, the color comes out a little darker and I love that.

Works great on Shou Sugi Ban. I wanted something to keep that nice alligator skin texture from brushing off too easy. This really does the trick. Hardens up nice over time. I would suggest wiping it on and giving it a light second rub as it cures. I have some very light brush marks in a few areas.