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Our Boiled Linseed Oil is a superior quality oil and the perfect wood polish to transform dry, old wood and seal furniture, protecting it from cracks.
• Creates an attractive, yet subtle glossy finish
• Works on all wood types
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING SEAL OF APPROVAL
• Our Boiled Linseed Oil was evaluated by the Good Housekeeping Institute, and after rigorous tests by their scientists and engineers, has been granted the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal.
USE JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE
• Our Boiled Linseed Oil is safe to use throughout your home.
• Kitchen & Dining Room Furniture, Coffee Tables & Occasional Pieces, Bedroom Furniture, Garden Furniture
Boiled Linseed Oil is Suitable For
Our Boiled Linseed oil is completely safe to use on all types of wood, apart from exterior items made from oak. Suitable for sealing and protecting wood situated both in the home and externally it can be used for an endless variety of wooden surfaces including;
- Kitchen & dining room furniture
- Coffee tables
- Occasional pieces
- Fire surrounds
- Bedroom furniture
- Garden Furniture
Coverage and Shelf Life
- 8.5 fl. oz. / 250ml will cover roughly 100 sq ft
- 1 Liter will cover roughly 400 sq ft
- 5 Liters will cover roughly 2,000 sq ft
If kept in a cool, dry place, in the original container and with the lid tightly closed, Boiled Linseed Oil has a shelf life of many years.
Instructions
Step 1
Ensure the surface is clean and dry before application.
Step 2
Apply onto one of our Lint Free Cloths, and wipe over the wooden surface following the direction of the grain, leave for 20 minutes, then wipe off any excess oil with the same cloth.
Step 3
Leave for 24 hours so the first coat can dry, then apply a second coat, wiping off any excess after 20 minutes. The surface can be gently rubbed with fine steel wool in between coats to improve final results.
Step 4
Apply a final coat of oil and leave for 48 hours before use. Additional coats can be applied depending on your requirements.
For maintenance, re-apply once a year, or more frequently for heavily used surfaces.
FAQs
Boiled Linseed Oil is heat treated with metallic driers. The benefit of this is that when used, it has a much faster drying time. Raw Linseed Oil can take up to 3 days to dry, whereas our Boiled Linseed Oil dries within 24 hours. Overall results of protection do not differ.
Boiled Linseed oil is safe for food preparation areas. However, as the water repellence of Boiled Linseed Oil is only moderate, we would recommend using our Danish Oil for food preparation areas.
Yes, once dry, our Boiled Linseed Oil is completely safe and is fine for toys and other items used by children. It is also compliant with the Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations.
Our Boiled Linseed Oil leaves a nice natural luster finish to the wood, protecting it against water staining.
Boiled Linseed Oil is not a stain and carries no color properties in it, however, it will slightly darken your wood when it is applied. We see this as enhancement to the natural beauty of the wood, and as a way to bring out the wood’s grain.
Oak is extremely porous, so the Boiled Linseed Oil soaks in deep and takes a long time to dry. If the exterior conditions are rainy or humid, this can increase the drying time further, allowing mold to develop on the oil before it dries.
Cloth and other applicators used for oiling may spontaneously combust when Boiled Linseed Oil is present. All applicators should be cleaned in warm soapy water to remove any excess oil, and placed in an outside, fireproof container.
Boiled Linseed Oil uses are far reaching. It is best known as a wood oil, for protecting and enhancing wooden surfaces, but it can also be used on terracotta tiles, porous stone and metal. Not to be confused with raw linseed oil, which is often used for thinning oil paints.
