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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.

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...

Jun 192 min read

Custom Color Mixing Suggestions

Mixing suggestions when creating custom Linseed Oil Paint colors.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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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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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