iron fittings on oak cupboard?

[disco_monkey79]

Hi

Bearing in mind that the cupboard will be in my living room (and therefore hopefully not getting wet), is there any issue with using iron knobs for the door?

I understand oak can react to the iron, but is this likely indoors? I'm intending to wax the wood, with no other finish.

Thanks!

 

[MARK.B.]

Could be wrong here but others will along soon to correct, as long as you have waxed the oak first and it stays dry i see no reason why you cant use iron knobs . you may over time get a slight darkening around the fittings but that would in my opinion add to rather than detract from the overall finish.

 

[disco_monkey79]

Thanks - that's pretty much what I was hoping.

It's a "rustic" design anyway, with some waney edges, so a bit of character like that will work.

Thanks again

 

[blackrodd]

As above, with the oak door being seasoned, iron fittings or furniture shouldn't be any problem and go black

Regards Rodders

 

[deema]

Clear varnish on the back of the iron against the oak a good precaution. I've used the quick dry before without problems.

 

[disco_monkey79]

Thanks all