It has sun blocking properties, so it's a popular choice for outdoor furniture made from teak wood. Another wiping varnish, Danish oil also combines tung and linseed oil, varnish and a solvent.

Raw linseed oil is the purest form, obtained through cold-pressing, while boiled linseed oil, which dries faster, is commonly used in wood finishes. Stand oil and sun-thickened linseed oil are other ...