After Oil is Applied FAQs

No. The tape will pull the finish. Tape to walls or baseboards.

5-7 days after the final coat of oil.

Typically 12 hours later with caution.

It depends on what oil was used.

Master Color Oil, 3 days for furniture.

Diamond Oil Active, 3 days for furniture.

Maintenance Oil Diamond Active, 2 days for furniture.

If your dried oil finished surface still feels tacky, then there is too much oil on the surface. Buff the surface again with a white pad to remove the excess oil.

Wait to lay rugs until the finish is fully cured. See product label or technical data sheet for cure time.

We recommend a wool rug pad.