Has anyone else got a Laura Ashley Refectory table?

[Tinker]

Are they unprotectable really? I'm not precious about stuff but had hoped we could go longer than 24 hours without getting a ring mark on it...

Any tips? Thank you

Is it the oiled oak one? If so, we had the identical one but from House of Fraser. DH used to give the ring marks a light sand and then re-oil it.

Yes, it is the oiled oak one. Had been given a coat of Danish Oil (?) before delivered and we've to do that again soon but still think it won't be mark-proof. I don't want it covered up all the time so I guess we'll have to learn to love the lived-in look a little earlier than planned.

I used to cover mine with a runner. You can get some fab ones and they do give you some coverage to protect it plus somewhere to put your cups etc.

Thanks. Have got a runner and a wipe clean table cloth. I'm sure we'll get used to its sensitive ways...

We've got one. I use Lind seed oil on it. - lots.

When it was first delivered, DS said "oh great, lets eat tea on the new table" I said "NO! We are not eating off it!"

I have relaxed some what since.

Ah, so oiling is the key then. Does it protect it much?

I use coasters for hot drinks, but we don't have any wed wine rings, so it must do something. I put it on about once a month. Partly because I like the smell.

Thanks. Will try it out soon...ish.

Yes, we've got one of those. Does seem remarkably sensitive for a table. We use coasters and mats, which isn't really what I was aiming for. Surface just doesn't feel quite right, like it needs a good sanding.

Good for playing table tennis on though.

We use a lot of Danish oil on it. It still looks patchy like there are dry bits.

Yes, I don't like all the coasters and mats stuff, either.

Oh god, all these stories are making me wonder if I've made a bad choice. Looks great but I don't do "being careful" with furniture. Oh well, it's only wood isn't it?

Key is to sand down with some wet & dry and then oil the fecker weekly for about a year and then monthly. Ours is a bit bashed but not ringed if that makes sense. Looks fab!

What's wet and dry? Is that teh name of a product?

Phew, sally, that's what I need to hear.

Sorry blithley throwing technical terms into the mix it a a 'soft' sandpaper thingy. Not hard to do at all. Also don;t use Ikea wood oil buy a decent one from a decent store. It really does make a big difference. Trust me ours is in the playroom and gets all types of abuse - looks really good!

Oh, you rf irend sounds liek me sally

Thanks gomez. Have got something from B&Q, can't remember make but a brand and was called Danish Oil so think that's the stuff. Nearly bought a coloured one by mistake