Linseed oil is commonly used to enhance wood, stone, terracotta, and floors, as well as for maintaining antique furniture. It can be applied with a brush or by immersion. Once dried, it can be followed by waxes or clear finishes. Linseed oil revives, regenerates, nourishes, and colors wood. This oil is obtained from filtered flaxseed, cooked, and mixed with metallic driers.
Uses of Raw Linseed Oil
Raw linseed oil is used for saturating terracotta or stone floors and in the artistic field for its transparency. It is also beneficial for treating wood and terracotta floors. This type of linseed oil does not undergo heat treatments or drying agents, so it dries slowly.
Application of Linseed Oil on Terracotta
Linseed oil can be pigmented with clays and oxides and is used for waterproofing terracotta and stone floors. It should be applied with a cloth, avoiding walking on it for 4-5 hours. It can also be mixed with beeswax.
Diluting Cooked Linseed Oil
It is recommended to dilute cooked linseed oil in a 1:1 ratio with turpentine. Apply one coat with a brush or applicator on dry wood. Additional coats may be necessary. It serves as a binder for paints or for finishing wooden surfaces.
Pricing and Dilution of Linseed Oils
Cooked linseed oil is available starting from €5.80. Comparision services are provided for free. Both raw and cooked linseed oils can be diluted in a 1:1 ratio with turpentine and applied on dry wood with the appropriate tools. Raw linseed oil serves as an impregnator and binder for oil-based paints.