Hi folks,
I decided to try Watco on a butcher block instead of my usual straight mineral oil. I'm having trouble getting it to go on "nicely". It gets very sticky and also forms globs in a detail I've put around the edge. Finally, it's taking far longer to dry than the 6 hrs the instructions predict.

I called Watco (Rustoleum, actually - they must own the brand). The guy at Watco and I concluded that I was putting on way too much at a time. (I was laying it on like danish oil and letting it soak in.) He said to rub on very light coats and it will lay down fine and not get sticky. Sort of like wiping on shoe polish.

Does this sound right? Will two light coats sufficiently protect this maple top? I expect my Mom to use it a lot.

I'm feeling both dumb and frustrated and I could use a check on what this guy told me.

Thanks for your help!
Fred