Boiled Linseed Oil

Natural Linseed Oil with additives to improve penetration, durability and drying

Linseed Oil is extracted from the flax seed and is very safe to work with. It has a natural warm yellowish tinge which is apparent when applying to wood, and naturally darkens with age. It is safe for children's items as well as all surfaces which may come in to contact with food.

The oil is heated to 60 degrees and then driers are added during the cooling process which makes the product dry quicker once it has been applied.

Using Boiled Linseed Oil

Boiled linseed oil is suitable for all types of wood except oak (although it states "Not for use on oak" on the container we've not heard of any problems from our customers) making it very popular with hobbyists, makers of small items (such as fruit bowls) as well as sports equipment, such as cricket bats, snooker cues and some musical instruments. It is very water resistant and can be used for outside furniture and front doors. Even table tops and food preparation surfaces can be effectively finished with Boiled Linseed Oil.

Boiled Linseed Oil can be used outside but we recommend using a wood preservative beforehand to avoid mildew occurring at a later date. Mildew and algae can further be prevented by applying Raw Linseed Oil to all of the surfaces including all the undersides.

Our Linseed Oils are also great for terracotta tiles, concrete and stone items, such as, steps and garden furniture.

Linseed Oil is easily applied with a soft cloth such as t-shirt material. Work it into the wood in a circular motion, finishing off in the direction of the wood grain.

Cleaning

Excess Linseed Oil can be removed with white spirit.

Coverage

Approx 18 Square metres per litre depending on the temperature, amount applied and the type of wood being worked on.

• 1lt: Covers two wardrobes (outside surfaces only)
• 5lt: Covers approx. 10m x 9m.

Drying Time

A medium coat will dry within 2-4 days and a thin coat will dry in approx 1 day.

Important: Rags soaked in linseed oil are liable to self ignite. Soak them in water before disposing of them.