Oak worktop smells strange

[danielg1878]

Hi, first time posting here
I ordered an Oak worktop from B&Q, which came a couple of weeks ago, but the smell of it is very strong, it's like a food, stale, almost urine smell, not unpleasant, but to the point where the whole house smells of it now. It is unoiled and not installed yet. I was about to use osmo oil on it, but I'm concerned the smell isn't normal as I can't find any other complaints about an oak worktop smell anywhere else. Has anyone got experience of buying an oak worktop to fit? Or noticed the smell of oak?

 

[danielg1878]

Yes I see. Thanks for the help everyone. I'm oiling it tomorrow to see if that helps. Slightly concerned. Hopefully the wood doesn't just mask the smell, and treats it. Found it strange there was no discussion about it anywhere online. Although I've had it indoors for a week, where the kitchen is, so noticed the smell before. Maybe others don't smell as much because they are delivered with treatment already applied too? Fingers crossed

 

[danielg1878]

Yes, good point, I'll try tomorrow, but not sure a smell is a good enough excuse. Oiling might work, but it might be too late to return at that point, as you say. Or it might also potentially seal the smell in, to return at a later date.

 

[danielg1878]

Ordered a replacement with them, thanks for your help everyone. I'll give it a good smell on arrival