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Paint Removal Methods for Wood Surfaces: Safety, Surface Prep, General Recommendations and What to Avoid.

Natalie Yon-Eriksson

Aug 1410 min read

Paint Removal Methods for Wood Surfaces: Safety, Surface Prep, General Recommendations and What to Avoid.

When starting a restoration project, a paint removal method is often one of the first decisions that need to be made.

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Natalie Yon-Eriksson

Jun 273 min read

Raised Garden Beds w/Authentic Pine Tar

Techniques to preserve wood when near or in contact with soil. Authentic Pine Tar is created from cooking down resinous pine stumps. It...

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Natalie Yon-Eriksson

Jun 192 min read

Custom Color Mixing Suggestions

Mixing suggestions when creating custom Linseed Oil Paint colors.

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Back-Priming and Pre-Application of Authentic Pine Tar

Natalie Yon-Eriksson

Jun 174 min read

Back-Priming and Pre-Application of Authentic Pine Tar

Why Back-Priming and Pre-Application is not Required with the Traditional Coatings.

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Application Suggestions for Authentic Pine Tar

Natalie Yon-Eriksson

May 23 min read

Application Suggestions for Authentic Pine Tar

Authentic Pine Tar is a 100% natural wood preservative that provides superior moisture and UV protection.

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Why Spraying Finishes is Not Economical...

Natalie Yon-Eriksson

Apr 163 min read

Why Spraying Finishes is Not Economical...

Most of the traditional natural, oil-based finishes are not practical to spray but Linseed Oil Paint is technically the exception.

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What About Caulk, Filler, Wood Putty, and Sealers? Everyone is Using Them.

Natalie Yon-Eriksson

Mar 85 min read

What About Caulk, Filler, Wood Putty, and Sealers? Everyone is Using Them.

A common question is what caulk, filler, putty, or epoxy products are compatible with the traditional linseed-oil based products.

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Painting Kitchen Cabinets with Linseed Oil Paint

Natalie Yon-Eriksson

Feb 23 min read

Painting Kitchen Cabinets with Linseed Oil Paint

The interest in painting interior cabinetry and furniture with Linseed Oil Paint is on the rise as homeowners and craftspeople look for a...

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Linseed Oil Wax and Linseed Oil Varnish: The Difference Explained.

Natalie Yon-Eriksson

Apr 30, 20223 min read

Linseed Oil Wax and Linseed Oil Varnish: The Difference Explained.

Two traditional linseed oil based finishes with very different characteristics. Two finishes that are quite popular are the natural...

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Natalie Yon-Eriksson

Jan 25, 20222 min read

Purified Linseed Oil as a Finish

How to use Purified Linseed Oil as a finish for interior applications, including flooring, furniture, butcher block countertops, etc.

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Natalie Yon-Eriksson

Jan 22, 20208 min read

Introduction to Linseed Oil Products

Concise introduction to linseed oil products and other traditional materials for architectural applications.

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