Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - linseed oil
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04-25-01, 10:00 AM
I have been hearing that linseed oil boiled or unboiled is a good product to use on unpainted outdoor furniture for some weather protection. What is your opinion on this?
George
04-25-01, 10:18 AM
Fletch:
Don't use the raw linseed oil - it takes forever (almost literally ) to dry.
Boiled linseed oil is a major component in most stains. It dries faster and will offer some protection.
A better alternative would be a clear water proofer such as Thompsons, or Ducksback.
You might want to consider attaching plastic skids (the plastic bumpers with a built in nail) to the bottom of all the furniture - this will lift it off of direct ground contact and keep the end grain of the wood from soaking up moisture.
Don't use the raw linseed oil - it takes forever (almost literally ) to dry.
Boiled linseed oil is a major component in most stains. It dries faster and will offer some protection.
A better alternative would be a clear water proofer such as Thompsons, or Ducksback.
You might want to consider attaching plastic skids (the plastic bumpers with a built in nail) to the bottom of all the furniture - this will lift it off of direct ground contact and keep the end grain of the wood from soaking up moisture.
thekeymaker
11-23-01, 08:04 PM
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