Use raw linseed oil NOT the boiled stuff which contains drying additives. Raw linseed oil is slightly harder to come by (not in ScrewFix/Toolstation), but independent small diy shops tend to carry it and it's almost as cheap as the boiled stuff.
I am strongly encouraged by the Linseed oil paint . After only 18 months some parts of the recently painted Fascia board is flaking away . Some parts of the board are still OK especially the old lead primer originally done many many years ago . However my question is can I apply Linseed oil primer to 2 -part epoxy coated repaired wood or is something else required . I will be doing the repaint works next year as the weather does affect the application and timber needs to be dry to get the best results
I've used linseed oil paint over some 2-part repairs to my timber porch (exterior) and 1 year on subjected to the rain in Cornwall it seems fine. From my experience using linseed oil paint, it goes much further than petro chemical oil based paint and is far nicer to apply. Once warmed up I found it as easy to apply as water based paint. Hope this helps.
Can I dilute it with boiled linseed oil?
Use raw linseed oil NOT the boiled stuff which contains drying additives. Raw linseed oil is slightly harder to come by (not in ScrewFix/Toolstation), but independent small diy shops tend to carry it and it's almost as cheap as the boiled stuff.
I am strongly encouraged by the Linseed oil paint . After only 18 months some parts of the recently painted Fascia board is flaking away . Some parts of the board are still OK especially the old lead primer originally done many many years ago . However my question is can I apply Linseed oil primer to 2 -part epoxy coated repaired wood or is something else required . I will be doing the repaint works next year as the weather does affect the application and timber needs to be dry to get the best results
I've used linseed oil paint over some 2-part repairs to my timber porch (exterior) and 1 year on subjected to the rain in Cornwall it seems fine. From my experience using linseed oil paint, it goes much further than petro chemical oil based paint and is far nicer to apply. Once warmed up I found it as easy to apply as water based paint. Hope this helps.
Does it go yellow?
It does a bit in time. Especially on some types of pine.
Can I use linseed oil paint on my stone window sills?
yes its probably the best product for it