Real Milk Paint Dark Half, Dark Tung Oil and Orange Peel Oil for Wood Finishing, Cutting Boards, Butcher Blocks, Wood Floors, Clay, Stone, and Slate, Food Grade, 32 Ounces

Works amazing on knurled walnut countertops, walnut knife handles, zebra-wood, red oak, and Brazilian walnut. However I tried it on knurled maple and it hardly took at all, even with sanding and water brush application. Granadillo, and blood wood went well and gave it a richer color, poplar though did not seem to take well. Unfortunately I failed to keep pictures of the red oak and poplar. The product is made from citrus and tung oil and rated safe for food surfaces such as counters and cutting boards, and looks great on the walnut countertops. I love the citrus scent but it can be overpowering and I would recommend that you use the product with an open window or well vented area. One quart will go a long way, however pending on the porosity of the wood that may vary. On the countertops I used 4-5 coats and used about a gallon over all, re using the used lint free cloths on the consecutive coats helped. Knife handles made from knurled walnut and other woods worked very well and gave an almost iridescent tiger's eye appearance. In all I recommend the product if you dislike harsh chemicals, but some woods may have results that are less than desirable.

I made a new birch butcher block counter top for our kitchen island, but didn't want to seal it with urethane. The Dark Half worked great, with the only real caveat being the long cure time. What you see in the photo was four coats, each coat making it slightly darker, though it unfortunately dried a fair bit lighter than hoped. Since we were hoping to better match the floors, with the next reseal in 6-8 months, we will likely go with the full dark tung oil from Real Milk Paint Co.Be warned - the citrus aroma is very strong for the 7-10 days, so make sure you put it in a well-ventilated area. The smell isn't horrible like many thinners have, but it can be strong enough to irritate the eyes and nose.

This product is amazing! Love that it's food grade safe and super easy to apply. The finish looks beautiful!! I had originally sealed our table with a polyurethane mix.. after an accidental burn to the table I sanded it and started all over. I chose to seal it with this product so I had the ability to sand a small section (for the occasional accident) and refinish it without having to do the entire table. I can honestly say I like this finish better than the stain+poly I had used originally. It looks so natural and elegant and is easy to clean and maintain.

I love this productIts the best all natural finish you can find. It does take 30 to 60 days to fully cure, but the results are worth it! We used it to finish our butcher block countertops and it's much more durable than I was expecting

I needed to re-finish an oak bathroom vanity that was looking dreadful. Time was an issue, so I decided not to do the traditional routine of sanding, stain and topcoat. I searched online and learned about oil finishes and was intrigued. I chose this product due to it being of natural ingredients like Tung oil and non-toxic, that could be easily applied.My first impression while opening it was that it had a very powerful aroma. Not bad, just very, very strong. It has a good viscosity while pouring and mixes well with a consistent color. I applied it to the vanity with a bristle brush and rubbed it into the wood with fine steel wool. The natural turpentine in this mix did two good things, it lifted the remaining old color from the vanity and allowed for easy penetration of the mix into the wood. I left it to dry for 48 hours, then applied a second coat.The only problem encountered was the smell. The odor lingered for close to a month. As i said before, not a bad odor, just a very powerful one. If using indoors, I'd recommend applying this product more so in the warmer months. That way windows can be left open to fully ventilate the area.Aside from the smell, Real Milk Paint Dark Half is a great product to use. it is safe, natural and can be re-applied as needed. Pricing is fair for the amount that you get. I highly recommend.

I was looking for a natural finish for my butcher block. I got a piece of oak butcher block from Lowe’s and applied the Dark Half to it and it came out better than I expected! Very easy to apply and a pleasant citrus smell.

This is the perfect butcher block stain/protectant. It is the perfect color and after 4 months of use on kitchen counters they still look new. We applied this oil daily for about 3 weeks and so far they still look brand new.

I used this on a piece of butcher block for my office desk and it turned out great! Just a heads up, it does darken the color of the wood slightly.