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What's the best way to seal (waterproof) an oak shelf (125x200mm) in a bathroom?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.18 PM

I'm thinking of having an oak (air-dried, planed and sanded) beam put in as a shelf in my bathroom. As it's going to have a sink on and the obvious moisture issues from the shower, how should i seal it; what products would you recommend?

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3 Answers

Lee Walton painter and decorator

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Stoke On Trent
I would use a 2 pack varnish, iv used it on many bar tops, while doing pub work, it will waterproof and seal the timber, thanks lee
Answered21 August 2018
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Anonymous user

I would use OSMA oil on an oak shelve in a bathroom . It lets the would breath as waterproofs at the same time .I use this on oak worktops in kitchens and have never had a problem with it . it also takes out the natural grain structure in the wood .
Answered13 November 2018
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cmw floors and wetrooms

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Frinton On Sea
Hi, Osmo Poly Oil or Junckers Rustic Oil would both be perfect for this. I used Osmo on all my oak finishes, dry or humid, without any problems. Hope this helps, Chris.
Answered22 January 2022
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