Should I oil wood before varnishing?

Is varnish or oil better for wood doors?

Door oils are by far the most popular choice when it comes to protecting, maintaining, renovating and restoring interior doors. More durable than a wood wax and easier to maintain than a varnish, door oils protect interior doors whilst retaining and enhancing the natural appearance of the wood grain.

Which is better linseed oil or varnish?

Linseed oil provides protection, allows the wood to retain moisture and does not shrink. Unlike varnish, which coats wood with a hard surface, linseed soaks into the pores of the wood. Because it soaks into the wood so well, the natural surface of the wood is retained.

What is the disadvantage of using varnish?

First of all, it is possible to apply varnish on top of an oiled worktop surface, as long as the varnish is compatible with the already applied oil. Even if it is compatible, it can only be applied if the oiled worktop surface has been fully cured.