2009年9月5日 · Most people around here paint their barns with used motor oil and have done it that way forever. The idea sounds horrible to me, but I've read that it isn't any worse than using things like "Thompson's water seal" and other oil based stains.

2023年10月28日 · Yes, you can definitely use motor oil to preserve wood. Oil has been used for centuries to preserve a variety of objects, but it wasn’t until the early 1900s that farmers started using old engine oil to protect their fences and barns from weathering. Due to the chemical composition of oil, it does not rot wood but stabilizes it.

2007年6月29日 · Tractor supply barn paint at a reasonable cost. Have used oil based barn paint in the past- don"t care for the mess. Latex is much nicer. If you are looking for cheap way to paint try your local hazardous waste facility- they get lots of used paint that is still good.

2020年2月21日 · Can you use used motor oil to preserve wood? Motor oil will go on soaking into the wood as long as you feed it, because it never dries. In an older boat with continuous dripping from the engine , you can see the oil coming through on the outside.

2009年6月4日 · Yes, the used motor oil imparts good rot and insect resistance. I made some footer forms out of regular el cheapo plywood when I was building my small hay barn and I brushed them with used motor oil to keep the concrete from sticking.

2002年9月13日 · try to get the tar with out the fibers in it and used boiled linseed. roll it on all surfaces before you install the wood looks just like fancy walnut stain. I used it on the board and batten on the barn and it looks good after 8 years.

2009年5月22日 · Is there a way to mix used motor oil with a thinner to produce a cheap wood stain? I slab my own wood for free and now have to pay over $50.00 a gallon for wood stain. Thank you, Joe Lallande Alpena, MI. Diesel fuel would be a cheap and compatible with oil thinner.

2015年9月1日 · I have brushed used motor oil on my trailer decks for my entire life without a thought about polluting anything. My gooseneck is 17 years old, never seen the roof of a shed and wears the original pine deck, the oil also protects the cross members from rust.

I use motor oil to change the color of shiny screws to black/blue. I can imagine the allure of using spent motor oil on wood-it's basically free and you're going to have quite a bit if you change your own fluids. But I can also predict that it would stain anything left …

You might be wondering if you can reuse used motor oil to stain wood. While it’s understandable to consider repurposing oil, it’s not always the best idea. Here’s what you should know: Used motor oil can leave a sticky, glossy finish on wood, but it’s not suitable for most wood types.