Linseed Oil Fernissa, Gysinge

Traditional floor and boat varnish. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. No added plastics, alkyds etc. Properties: Provides durable and glossy surfaces. Highly weather and water resistant. Suitable for: New and old wooden surfaces indoors and outdoors, on floors, exterior doors, windows, garden furniture, boats, etc. Color: Colorless, but can be broken with linseed oil paint to other colors. For more information, see the book Painted floors and the article under the tab "Building care - Do it yourself" at the top of the page. Gloss: High gloss. The gloss is reduced slightly if the varnish is thinned with balsam turpentine. Indoor application: Paint with a varnish brush. The more thin coats, the more durable the surface. The first coat is thinned with about 15% turpentine, then with 10-5% turpentine in the other coats. NOTE! The floor must be at room temperature for a successful treatment. Outdoor application: Outdoors, at least 5-6 coats may be needed if the wood is new. The first coat is thinned with about 15% turpentine. Intermediate sanding with fine water sandpaper and wet wipe off the dust between coats. Thinner: Balsam turpentine. Tools: Varnish brush with stiff bristles. Brush wash: First balsam turpentine. Then linseed oil soap and water. Drying time: Dust dry after about 2-3 hours at room temperature. Can be painted over after 2 days. Storage: Dry and cool. Does not freeze. Almost unlimited shelf life if the jar is well filled and well sealed.