Pure Swedish Boiled Linseed Oil - 1 Gallon

Linseed oil has a lower surface tension than water and therefore penetrates deeper than water into all forms of substrate. This ability renders it unrivalled when protecting against wood rot. In addition to oiling, boiled linseed oil is used to dilute linseed oil paint outdoors. Boiled linseed oil dries substantially more quickly compared to raw linseed oil. Applications: Use this organic boiled linseed oil as a base coat / primer before painting with linseed oil paint Use for maintenance and preservation of wood shingles, wood siding, wood decks, porches, wooden boats, undercoating for cars, and much more! Paint removal: use to reconstitute old paint prior to heating. Softens paint layers and reduces paint dust created by scraping Boiled linseed oil will leave a classy sheen finish on your favorite wooden surfaces Product Details This product is not bleached or filtered Not for food or hygiene applications Not sensitive to freezing. Organic boiled linseed oil dries significantly faster than raw linseed oil About Linseed Oil MADE IN SWEDEN The Scandanavian people have known about the unique properties of linseed oil for several thousand years Linseed oil penetrates into wood, protecting it from moisture and rot How It's Made Linseed oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the flax flower. This is done "cold" to prevent impurities getting into the oil. The raw linseed oil is purified and refined through the addition of oxygen to produce boiled or "cooked" linseed oil. This process eliminates protein and improves aspects such as the drying time, shine and purity. This purified boiled linseed oil is mold and mildew-free and contains ZERO additives and driers. Uses: Thinning of linseed oil paint Maintenance of old Linseed oil painted surfaces Maintenance and preservation of wood shingles, wood siding, wood decks, porches, wooden boats, undercoating for cars, and much more! May be used as a first coat as a primer on extremely dried out wood Add a few ounces of paint to the boiled linseed oil to create a custom stain Purified boiled linseed oil is excellent for long term storage of paint brushes