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product_id: 243162189
title: "Tried and True Original Gallon"
brand: "tried & true"
price: "R9131"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/243162189-tried-and-true-original-gallon
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 100% renewable ingredients Safe for food & skin contact Superior moisture resistance Tried and True Original Gallon

**Brand:** tried & true
**Price:** R9131
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your woodwork with nature’s finest finish — sustainable, safe, stunning!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tried and True Original Gallon by tried & true
- **How much does it cost?** R9131 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/243162189-tried-and-true-original-gallon)

## Best For

- tried & true enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tried & true brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Chic Finish:** Crafted from 100% renewable, non-toxic ingredients for guilt-free style.
- • **Durable Elegance:** Superior moisture resistance protects your wood with a soft matte sheen.
- • **Food-Safe Assurance:** Perfectly safe for surfaces that come in contact with food and skin.
- • **Timeless Rustic Vibe:** Achieve a natural, handcrafted look that stands out in any modern space.
- • **Effortless Application:** Smooth, fast-curing formula that enhances wood grain with minimal effort.

## Overview

Tried & True Original Gallon Wood Finish is a premium, non-toxic blend of polymerized linseed oil and beeswax, designed for fast curing and superior moisture resistance. Made from 100% renewable ingredients, it offers a soft matte sheen that enhances wood grain while being safe for food and skin contact. Ideal for professionals and DIYers seeking a natural, durable, and eco-friendly wood finish.

## Description

Product description               Introducing the Tried & True Original Wood Finish, a superior blend of polymerized linseed oil and beeswax, for fast curing without toxic drying aids or solvents. Our Original Wood Finish is commonly used by woodworking professionals and DIYers alike. It's perfect for application on fresh wood for a natural look, or as a sealer over oil-based stains. It has a soft-matte sheen with excellent grain enhancement. As simple to apply as danish oil or tung oil for wood, but with superior results. Apply just enough to cause a dry to wet color shift across the entire piece with a lint-free cloth. Allow the finish to penetrate the wood for 30-60 minutes, then buff it dry with a clean cloth. Allow the piece to cure for a minimum of 24 hours, then burnish with 0000 steel wool. Additional coats will deepen the sheen and increase protection. For those seeking a food-safe, natural wood finish you can trust in Tried and True Original Wood Finish. Every Tried & True product is made from 100% renewable ingredients, solvent-free and 0 VOCs. We never use petrochemicals or synthetic compounds in our products and no heavy metal drying aids or anything else that could be harmful to humans, pets, or planet.                  Directions               Sand the piece up to at least 320, wipe it on, buff it dry, wait a day, burnish with 4/0 steel or synthetic wool, repeat as desired.

## Features

- Safe for Food & Skin Contact
- Superior Moisture Resistance
- 100% Renewable Ingredients
- Matte sheen
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | FBC Chemical Corporation |
| Part Number | Original |
| Product Dimensions | 19.56 x 17.4 x 17.15 cm; 3.86 kg |
| Item model number | Original |
| Size | gallon |
| Colour | White |
| Style | Rustic |
| Finish | Oil |
| Material | Oil Based |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Coverage | up to 125 sq.ft. |
| Special Features | Non-toxic, Safe for Food Contact, Easy Application |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 3.86 kg |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** White
- **Brand:** Tried & True
- **Surface recommendation:** Wood
- **Material:** Oil Based
- **Model name:** Original

## Images

![Tried and True Original Gallon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BEtJ-tmML.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this stuff actually any good? Fakespot.com gives items reviews an "F"!**
A: Yes. It’s been a stand by in the woodworking community for a long time. The negative reviews are from people that don’t understand the differences in types of wood finishes and expect this product to do things it can’t. If you are looking for an based wipeon type finish that has wax and oil in one product, this is exactly what you want and does it well. If you want your wood to look shiny like you coated it in polyurethane then it I’ll fail at that because it’s not polyurethane.

**Q: can you apply this over chalk paint, I have a project that will be part natural wood and the other part painted.  Can I apply it over all to seal?**
A: I have done over milk paint and it worked well.  Some of the paint dissolved, but that was the look I wanted.

**Q: Does anyone know what the closest color would be to Minwax Puritan Pine?**
A: Hi Laura, this product really doesn't add any color to the wood. It will show the woods true color.

**Q: Would this work well on  an externnal deck handrail made of cumeru?**
A: It depends on how often you want to reapply and your goal for a finish.  I used it on my floors and love it but if you're looking for one application durability, an external use is probably not the best for this product.  If, however, you're fine with a periodic reapplication then this will work for you.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Tried & True Original Wood Finish, Gallon - Linseed Oil & Beeswax Blend, Ideal for All Woodwork, Long-Lasting Durability, Food Safe Sealer, Non-Toxic Wood Finish
- Tried & True Danish Oil, Gallon - Pure Polymerized Linseed Oil Wood Finish, Ideal for Furniture, Rustic Pieces, & Priming Wood for Other Oil or epoxy-Based Products - Food Safe, Simple, Fast Curing
- Tried & True Superior Varnish Oil Wood Finish, Gallon - Natural Pine Resin & Linseed Oil, Ideal for Interior Furniture, Tables, Countertops - Non-Toxic, Scratch Resistant & Durable

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-17*