When you're done, give the surface a few minutes to dry to the touch. [substeps] Your wood surface needs to be free of dust, dirt, oil and other messes in order for the tung oil to set up properly.
[header] How to apply tung oil [title] Clean the wood surface with a damp cloth. [step] Wet the cloth with warm water and wring out the excess moisture. Wipe down the wood using long, linear strokes or smooth circles, working against the grain.