Pizza making table. Outdoor Kitchen Design Discuss Pizza making table. in the Outdoor Kitchens and Living Rooms forums; I made a sturdy table for pizza making, this table can take a hell of a lot of punishment.... It ...

[brickie in oz]

I made a sturdy table for pizza making, this table can take a hell of a lot of punishment....
It still needs finishing off and a pizza friendly finish.

What sort of finish would be pizza friendly, Im thinking olive oil?

[GianniFocaccia]

Tung oil, which is of ancient Chinese origin, is recommended for kitchen tables, chopping blocks and boards. It is claimed to be the finest natural wood finish in existence and has yet to be duplicated synthetically. It is waterproof, impervious to many food acids, and does not need to be stripped and refinished like a shellac or lacquer.

I wouldn't consider covering a beautiful table like yours in anything else.

[brickie in oz]

Tung oil of course, I knew there was a durable food friendly oil...glad I asked...

[christo]

The table looks great! We just really started using our outdoor prep/pizza area this summer and it's so nice to sit and chat and make pizzas right around the oven.

Cheers

Christo

[Viresh.S]

Yes i think tung oil will do the need full.i really like the design which shown in the snaps.

[brickie in oz]

I went with Olive oil as I couldnt find any Tung oil.

[jhmsla]

I use tung oil for my peel and has worked fine

[slaris]

Originally Posted by brickie in oz

I went with Olive oil as I couldnt find any Tung oil.

I know you said you already used the olive oil. But I would definitely reconsider, It is not advisable to use olive oil, or other organic/food-based oils. They can become rancid and sticky with regular application and time. It won't hurt the wood but it will cause an odor and can alter the taste of food.

See if you can come across some Food Grade Mineral oil.

Steve

[mfiore]

Your table looks great. That's just what I want! What type of wood is it made of?

[brickie in oz]

Originally Posted by slaris

I know you said you already used the olive oil.

Its now got marine grade polyurethane on it..

Originally Posted by mfiore

Your table looks great. That's just what I want! What type of wood is it made of?

Its made from Cypress pine, I think its native to the east coast of Australia.
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