How to finish Specrite Beech timber panel?

[Pete112]

Hi there,

I have purchaed thjs timber panel to build a office table. I thought it was simple where I just need to buy table legs and i am done. However, the instruction says that I need to apply a finish to it e.g) wax or oil.

As i am new to all this, I am looking for some guidance to my questions:

1. Should I apply wax or oil? And what is the difference between the two?

2. Is wax or oil really required?

3. Do I need to sand the table top, or can I just apply the wax/oil directly?

4. Does the wax/oil need to be applied to the entire table top (top, bottom, side) or can I get away with not doing the bottom?

4. What is the best application for wax or oil? What sort of brush do I need?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/specrite-1800-x-600-x-18mm-timber-panel-beech-fj-laminated_p0415273?stor...

[JacobZ]

Hi @Pete112,

It won't make a massive difference, but oiling in the direction of the grain is generally recommended. This would mean applying it vertically, running from the bottom of your image to the top.

Don't forget to post an update once it's finished. I'd love to see how it looks when you're done.

Let me know if you have any further questions. 

Jacob

[Pete112]

My timber board have curved after applying the product. Is this expected?

Should I place weights on the corner to keep it flat?