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Huolto Depending on exposure to sunlight, the linseed oil paint will eventually fade, something that will be visible on the south sides first. This is due to the linseed oil naturally degrading and does not need any immediate action. When the paint is completely matt, it gets ”chalky” ie it will smear when touched. Linseed oil paint does not flake off from the substrate. The chalking can be a positive thing as the paint ”washes itself” as dirt and mould/algae erodes from the surface. However, this could entail negative practical consequenses with smearing outdoor furniture. We would like to point out that the degradation is only superficial and that linseed oil paint has close to eternal life span internally. Maintenance with linseed oil and turpentine on coarse sawn surface Clean the surface if needed. Mix equal amounts of raw linseed oil and turpentine and apply one thin layer. Check that the linseed oil has penetrated the surface and wipe off excess oil with a dry brush. Linseed oil maintenance on smooth planed surfaces Clean the surface and apply raw or boiled linseed oil in thin layers. Wipe off excess oil after half an hour and the paint has regained its original color and shine. Repainting When a surface painted with linseed oil is matt, you might think it is time to repaint. For sustainability reason, there is no need to repaint. Linseed oil paint outdoors have long durability with a matt appearence. There is no need to repaint for 8 to 15 years. Repainting is a matter of aesthetics rather than sustainability.

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Our manufacturing process is true craftsmanship

When we produce linseed oil, we combine the two ingredients linseed oil and pigments. Understanding and assessing different pigments and their relationship to linseed oil calls for real craftsmanship. The pigments are like individuals and behave differently when mixed with linseed oil. Primarily, it is the mechanical processing that holds the highest significance. We use various pipe mills and rolling mills to achieve optimal effect. Above all, we want to emphasize our three-roll mill. The method of “tearing” paint i.e. levigate pigments evenly in the linseed oil is mentioned in the literature as early as the 16th century. This was a manual process until the 1840s when they started using mechanical tearing on three-roll-mills. Some of our paints are torn in modern dissolver machines, but the natural pigments need the manual roll mills in order to work properly. The torn pigment paste is dissolved with more

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