Wood is environmentally friendly natural material Therefore, houses and baths are built from it, furniture, windows, doors and household appliances are made in the form of door handles, cutting boards and various household items. But since wood has the ability to absorb moisture, it cracks and dries out over time. As a result, the wooden product deteriorates.
To avoid such troubles, there are various varnishes and impregnations specifically for protecting wood. Many of them are toxic and can harm humans. Excellent waterproofing harmless substance is linseed oil, which has been widely used for processing wooden products since ancient times.
Benefits and properties of linseed oil
Flax oil can be used to treat any wooden surface, both outside and indoors. It is used for impregnation wooden ceilings, facades, platbands, doors, decorative items, knife handles, elements of weapons and furniture and utensils made of wood.
Oil treatment of wood has the following advantages:
The main advantage of flax oil is that it pure natural product, which is not capable of causing harm to human health.
During wood processing, oil components thicken under the influence of heat, light and oxygen. The result is a semi-solid mass with excellent protective properties. The more linolenic and linoleic acids in the oil, the higher its hardening ability.
After processing, the wooden product must dry for 2–3 weeks. To speed up this process, you can use:
- tar;
- wax;
- turpentine.
It should be remembered that turpentine is a toxic substance and can cause thermal burns upon contact with skin. In addition, some people may have an allergic reaction to it. Tar obtained by dry distillation of wood is the same as turpentine, however, it is less toxic. Wax is completely safe for humans, so it is better to use it. Before use the wax should be heated in a water bath and mix with oil. This composition will dry faster and have excellent water-repellent properties.
Do-it-yourself impregnation of wood with linseed oil
You can buy flax oil at any construction market or in an online store. average cost product per liter - about 720 rubles. For single layer coating on one square meter The product will need from 100 to 150 grams of oil.
The main condition for processing is that the wooden surface should not be damp or wet. In wood must contain no more than 14% moisture. Old and painted surfaces and products should be cleaned of paint and varnish, remaining debris and dust. You cannot wipe them with a wet rag, since the wood will immediately absorb moisture. The items being processed are cleaned with sandpaper and freed from wood dust.
The air humidity in the room where wood will be processed must be at least 70%. Outdoor work should be carried out in sunny weather.
There are two methods of impregnation - rubbing and soaking.
Rubbing method
This is the most common method of treating wood surfaces, which is produced using a cloth napkin and fine sandpaper. This procedure is carried out three to four times. In this case, the product must dry thoroughly between each treatment. Which may take at least a day.
This process is quite long, but the result is excellent. Apply the liquid to the surface using a rag. At the final stage, the wooden product is sanded with the same rag. Large areas can be treated in this way.
If the surface will be painted in the future, then it can be impregnated paint brush or a brush. In this case, drying oil is used, which contains linseed oil.
For the first time, the surface of the product is generously lubricated with a brush. There is no need to try to rub the liquid inside. After all surfaces are covered with oil, fine sandpaper or a cotton, linen or wool rag proceed to the rubbing process. Depending on the porosity of the structure, rubbing oil into small area may take from a few seconds to several minutes. Since the material is being sanded at the same time, the longer the rubbing process, the more better quality work.
When rubbing, it should be taken into account that the oil should not be removed from the surface, but rubbed into the product. You need to work until the surface becomes dry. When rubbing in the impregnation, the first and second times can be used sandpaper. On final stage You should only use a napkin made of natural material. In this case, the surface will look much more beautiful.
Soaking method
In this way small wooden products are processed, which dive for two or three days into an oil-filled container. Then they are up mirror shine sanded with a cloth made of soft material.
To make the drying process faster, you can use natural linseed oil.
Processing of houses made of logs and timber
Popularity of processing linseed oil logs and beams is explained by its ability to penetrate deep into the surface of the tree. You can impregnate trees of any species with flax oil different ways processing.
On the surface of the material after treatment with linseed oil protective film will not form, but the timber or wood will become more durable and water-resistant. Log houses are impregnated special compounds with various additives that enhance the protective properties of the main ingredient. Most often, natural wax is used as an additive. To reduce the cost of the composition that will be used to treat large surfaces, polyurethane is used.
Stages of work:
heated oil and strong rubbing movements will ensure maximum depth of wood impregnation.
Despite the fact that hardware stores offer a large number of mineral and synthetic materials for processing wood surfaces, oil impregnations remain relevant to this day. This one is environmentally friendly pure material widely used for processing various wooden products that are found in every home.
In order not to lose the quality characteristics of wood, it is recommended to treat it only with natural compounds. Various natural oils used for wood processing since the 12th century. In terms of its characteristics, linseed oil takes first place, as it not only protects wood, but also gives it a soft, velvety shade. How to properly use linseed oil for wood processing, the main stages and subtleties of the work in one short article.
Choosing what to process wooden floor or stairs, the environmental friendliness and protective properties of the impregnation are primarily taken into account. Impregnating wood with natural linseed oil has a number of advantages:
- An old product becomes aesthetically pleasing appearance, as small cracks, abrasions and unevenness are masked.
- Absorbing into the porous surface, the composition gives it water-repellent properties.
- After drying, dust and dirt adhere less to the surface.
- Emphasizes the natural texture of wood.
- The oil has antiseptic properties and protects the surface from fungi, mold and blue stains.
- It is deeply absorbed into the wood and will last at least 50 years.
- Protects wood from cracking and drying out.
- Wood never stops “breathing”.
- Hypoallergenic and suitable as finishing in children's rooms and kitchens.
Linen is used to coat any wood products: in the processing of houses, when finishing furniture and decorative elements made of oak, teak, pine, spruce, fir. Due to its composition, the oil is easily combined with various tinting emulsions. Apply alone as a finish and protection or under further coverage varnish.
The only downside is the price, which depends on the manufacturer and the volume of impregnation purchased. The table below presents the most popular manufacturers of linseed oil for finishing work:
Which wood oil to choose depends on your financial capabilities. An unrefined product from any manufacturer is suitable for wood processing. Imported flaxseed formulations are more expensive, but have additives in the form beeswax or artificial polymers. They reduce drying time and simplify work. Each manufacturer has its own consumption and depends on the thickness of the product.
To tint the surface, impregnation with colors is purchased. This can be found in the catalogs of the manufacturer Tikkuril, price from 750 rubles/liter. Translucent tinting with various natural shades. Using colored oil, you can tint an inexpensive type of wood, such as pine, or give the appearance of oak or mahogany. After processing, distinguish inexpensive material from a similar premium class at first glance it will be difficult.
Application technology
Each manufacturer's use is indicated on the label. But there are standard methods:
- Immersion - when wooden element immersed in a hot composition and left to soak for several days. Then it is taken out and dried on a warm surface.
- Vacuum impregnation - the product is placed in a special device, where, under the influence of a vacuum, the oil penetrates deep into the wood.
- Two-layer application - performed using a brush or a piece of foam rubber when finishing the premises.
Let's take a closer look at the two-layer application, which is suitable for processing wooden floors, stairs and walls.
Two-layer application
To complete the finishing you will need tools and materials:
- Oil.
- Wax.
- Wide tassel - flute.
- Sanding paper of the finest fraction.
- Cotton rags.
- A piece of clean suede.
The product is first cleaned of the old coating, and the surface is sanded using sandpaper. Use a soft brush to sweep away dust. Prepared wood absorbs oil better, and the protective properties of the coating will be higher.
Before work, the oil is brought to a boil twice. Thermal preparation will reduce the drying time of the impregnation. You need to heat the flax product in small portions. As soon as the oil boils for the first time, remove it from the heat and allow to cool. Then the procedure is repeated. Before application, the hot product is stirred so that the color is more uniform. Modern compositions with wax do not need to be preheated, but they will take longer to dry. Use hot impregnation with caution and wear protective gloves.
- A brush or sponge is soaked in linseed oil, which is applied liberally to the wood using a blotting motion. Movements are performed along the fibers.
- Within two hours, the surface of the wood is impregnated.
- A second layer of hot impregnation is applied. The surfaces are allowed to dry for 2-3 hours.
- Take a soft rag and use it to remove excess impregnation from the tree.
- The surface is polished with wax or varnished.
Beeswax is heated in a water bath and rubbed hot into the wood until the surface acquires an even shine. But it is not necessary to cover the impregnation with wax, you can apply the old way polishing - using a thick suede cloth. Rub the surface with suede until it shines, using circular movements. But adding shine to wood is a long and painstaking process. For processing large area may take several weeks.
When using linseed oil to protect wood in your home, the application technology is followed. You will have to work with a heated product, so take care to protect your hands and eyes. By impregnating the wood, the oil will protect it from moisture, sun, fungi and mold. Small cracks will disappear on the surface, and the pattern will become clearer. To decorate inexpensive wood like oak or mahogany, impregnations with tinting effects are used, which can be purchased at any specialized store. For simple processing, the most inexpensive unrefined oil is suitable. It is advisable to wipe the top surface with wax or sand it until shiny with a suede cloth.
Wood plays a big role in human life. People are building wooden houses, because they are much stronger, warmer and environmentally friendly than other building materials. Wooden wood is used for cooking cutting boards; door handles, hatches, and windows, many also prefer to make them wooden.
For guard wooden surface from penetration of moisture or drying out, it is treated with oil.
How to protect wooden surfaces?
Why is wood impregnated? Everyone knows very well that wood has a good ability to absorb water and moisture, that is, it is hydrophilic. This is where problems arise: the wood dries out, cracks, and the wooden object simply deteriorates. But if this item is wooden handle from the knife, then the situation can be easily corrected by replacing it, unlike in cases where it cracks and crumbles wooden beam, which is the basis of the house.
In order to avoid such troubles, it is necessary to treat the wood with substances that not only prevent moisture from penetrating into the wood, but also completely protect it from the harmful effects environment.
Benefits of flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is an environmentally friendly product; it protects wood well and has high moisture-repellent properties.
In shops building materials a huge variety of stains, varnishes, chemical substances, but they are all toxic and can harm human health. The most the best remedy for preserving wooden surfaces - linseed oil. It is considered the strongest waterproofing substance and does not harm the human body. Impregnating wood with this product has a number of advantages:
- environmentally friendly substance;
- helps close even the smallest pores of wood;
- is water-repellent;
- improves the appearance of the wooden surface.
During the impregnation of wood, the substances contained in the oil are influenced external factors(oxygen, light, heat) thicken, that is, the process of polymerization occurs. As a result of impregnation, linseed oil becomes a semi-solid mass. The more polyunsaturated acid glycerides the oil contains, namely linoleic and linolenic acids, the higher the solidification ability and its protective properties.
After impregnation, the wooden product will need to be allowed to dry so that the wood is protected as much as possible in the future.
Complete drying of the wood surface after treatment with linseed oil will occur in 2-3 weeks.
You can speed up the process using:
The oil thickens as the wood is impregnated and it does not get dirty.
- turpentine;
- wax;
- tar.
When using turpentine, you must remember that this substance is toxic and can cause an allergic reaction. In addition, thermal burns may occur due to direct contact with skin. Tar is a product of dry distillation of wood; it is the same as turpentine, but less toxic. Therefore, to be safe, it is better to choose wax. It is not difficult to dissolve the wax: just heat it in a water bath and mix with oil. This composition has enhanced water-repellent properties.
Impregnation of wood at home
To make impregnation wooden items at home, you need to purchase linseed oil at any hardware store (if desired, wax for faster hardening). If wax is present, you need to warm it up first. Then linseed oil is heated and mixed with wax.
Even plates and children's toys can be impregnated with linseed oil.
There is no need to bring the composition to a boil: this can cause burns and is not at all necessary for a wooden surface. After this, apply oil to the wood with a thin foam sponge or your hands and rub it in, repeat the procedure 5-6 times. Leave to dry for 3-4 days (if wax is present).
Some home craftsmen immerse a wooden product in a container with oil and leave it for 2-3 hours. The main indicator that impregnation wooden product has already begun, there are small air bubbles that appear on the tree.
Flaxseed oils, which contain polyurethane components, do not require the addition of wax.
It has the property of being perfectly absorbed into wood and wood surfaces. Therefore, after treatment, virtually no oil remains on the wood, and the wooden surface becomes strong and wear-resistant. In addition, linseed oil is an excellent antiseptic substance for wood, because it protects it from moisture, which is the first cause of fungus and mold, due to which the wood simply begins to rot.
All wooden surfaces can be treated with oil. No harmful components are added to it, so you can safely treat even such surfaces as:
Apply a thin layer of oil to the wooden surface with a brush.
- wooden spoons, plates;
- children's toys made of wood;
- any furniture;
- ceiling and floor coverings.
The wooden surface should not be wet or damp - this is the main condition for processing. The permissible moisture content in wood should not exceed 14%. If the surface is not new and needs impregnation, first you need to clean it of any remaining varnish or paint. After this, the surface must be cleaned of dust and remaining debris. Under no circumstances should you wipe the wood surface with a wet rag. The wood will immediately absorb moisture. Then clean with sandpaper and remove wood dust. In the room where impregnation will be carried out, the air humidity should not be lower than 70%. If impregnation is carried out outdoors, then not in rainy or foggy weather, but in sunny weather.
You need to apply linseed oil to the wood surface not in a thick, but in a thin layer, and several times. Wooden items that can be used constantly (for example, a floor) need to be treated 3-4 times a year, only in this case it will last a long time. And those household items that are not subject to regular mechanical stress, for example bookshelves or cabinets, it is enough to treat once every 2-3 years.
Small parts and objects can be immersed in oil for impregnation.
Depending on how curly or smooth the surface is, and also taking into account the thickness of the wood, you need to rely on the amount of oil applied. It is worth noting that thin layer It will harden in a day. If necessary, step-by-step impregnation can be carried out. Treatment can be done 6-8 times.
You can apply linseed oil with foam sponges or a brush. After processing wood, it is better to keep brushes in cold water. The remaining linseed oil must be stored in a cool place, at a temperature not exceeding 0 °.
It is an undeniable fact that the wood flooring will be more protected by oil wax. It is made on the basis of linseed oils. In addition, after impregnation of the wood, the color of the surface is preserved and does not change, and due to the fact that the oil wax contains bean wax, the wooden surface becomes shiny. Wax based on linseed oil can be used to impregnate light wood surfaces, and valuable ones are no exception. tree species. The following surfaces can be treated with oil wax:
- stairs;
- furniture;
- the inside of the windows;
- interior doors;
- interior wood floors.
To treat external wooden surfaces, it is better to use pure linseed oil, because only natural and concentrated oil has dirt-repellent properties. That's why external walls timber houses or it is better to treat the walls of the bathhouse with pure linseed oil.
Flaxseed oil is considered a universal and most inexpensive means of preserving wooden coverings. There is no need to look for expensive water-repellent products for wood. It is enough to treat the surface and verify the effectiveness. Impregnation of wood is a process that takes quite for a long time, but the end result will satisfy even the most capricious people.
Impregnation with linseed oil is carried out in two ways:
- rubbing;
- by soaking.
Rub oil into wood only along the grain. For small wood items, soaking is recommended. The item should be completely immersed in linseed oil for several hours or 1-2 days. Required condition– the wood must dry after impregnation.
It is better to coat wooden surfaces with linseed oil rather than varnish. The fact is that the varnish cracks over time, and moisture can get into small cracks, which will lead to swelling of the wood. The wood will begin to deteriorate and swell within a few months. Linseed oil penetrates deep into the wood and does not become glassy after drying. Accordingly, cracks will not occur, and the access of moisture to the wood will be limited. Due to the fact that cracks do not appear, linen covering retains shine much longer.
Soaking wood with linseed oil is the most affordable way protect it from rotting without the help of expensive means. Treating wood with oil begins with preparing the surface. The wood is cleaned of dirt and plaque and dried well. Next, you can proceed in two ways.
Method one: rubbing
The wood is rubbed along the grain with fine-grain sandpaper (P400) soaked in oil (linseed oil), after which it is allowed to dry. Ideally, this procedure is carried out 3-4 times, and a day or two is given for drying. On last time Instead of sandpaper, the surface is sanded with an oiled rag. This oil treatment of wood is possible when covering large areas.
Method two. "Soaking".
The second method is suitable for oiling small objects: crafts, knife handles, etc. The product is completely immersed in oil for several days, then wiped with a cloth and dried. Impregnating wood with linseed oil without additives takes several weeks due to the fact that it polymerizes very slowly.
There are two ways to speed up the drying (polymerization) of the oil:
- replace it with drying oil;
- add a siccative to the oil - a polymerization accelerator.
Drying oil is the same oil, only boiled with the addition of metal oxides. Treating wood with oil takes longer because unadded oil contains a large amount of linoleic acid, which prevents it from hardening quickly.
Dryers are hardeners that are added to all paints and varnishes. You can easily purchase them at a hardware or hardware store.
Why do you need to treat wood with linseed oil?
- Impregnating wood with oil is better than varnishing. On varnished surfaces Scratches and dents are clearly visible, which, moreover, reduce the effectiveness of the coating: water will definitely get into the cracks.
- Treating wood with oil does not make it unpleasant to the touch. The item retains its original texture (unlike varnished wood).
- The oil gives the coating a soft shine that will not fade over time because the coating will not crack.
- Impregnating wood with linseed oil will perfectly protect it from moisture and rotting. Oil clogs the smallest pores into which water can no longer seep.
Impregnating wood with oil is a rather long process, but the effect is worth it! And by the way, hemp oil is an alternative to flaxseed oil.
One of the very first building materials in human history is wood. Houses were built from it, household items and furniture were made - and all thanks to its strength, environmental friendliness and warmth. Despite all its advantages, wood also needs protection.
How to protect wooden surfaces?
Wood is a material that can absorb water in large quantities. Hydrophilicity causes drying out, cracking and deterioration of the material. Of course, small wood items are easier to replace than to protect, but in the case of various designs Only processing of wooden products can help.
For this purpose they use various substances, which not only prevent the penetration of moisture into the structure of the material, but also protect it from the harmful effects of environmental factors.
Properties of linseed oil
Treating wood with linseed oil allows you to restore the appearance of the material, increases its service life and gives it water- and dirt-repellent properties. The liquid can be tinted to any shade by adding special pigments.
For wood, it emphasizes its natural shade, highlighting its texture and relief, while protecting it from rot, mold and fungi. After treatment, the products continue to breathe, despite the resulting water-repellent properties. In addition, the oil increases the wood's resistance to drying out, peeling, loss of color and cracking.
Impregnation with linseed oil does not form a dense film on the surface of products, which is characteristic of many other protective substances. The product penetrates directly into the structure of the material, giving it certain properties. The resulting coating is absolutely safe for humans and does not cause harm to health.
Benefits of flaxseed oil
In construction stores today you can find a wide range of protective substances and liquids, but many of them can be harmful to human health. One of the best protective materials considered linseed oil. For the tree it is great option, since the product is not only safe, but also has a strong waterproofing effect. Flaxseed oil has the following benefits:
- Clogging of the smallest pores of wood.
- Environmental cleanliness and safety.
- Water-repellent properties.
- Improving the appearance of the treated surface.
The components that make up linseed oil undergo a polymerization process under the influence of certain environmental factors. As a result, the hardness and viscosity of the oil increases. Protective properties and the ability to harden directly depend on the amount of glycerides of acids contained - linoleic and linolenic.
After the wood is coated with a layer of oil, it is left to dry completely so that the impregnation can gain maximum properties. It takes about 2-3 weeks to dry completely. You can speed up this process using wax, tar or turpentine.
When working with turpentine, it is necessary to observe safety precautions, since it is a toxic substance and can cause an allergic reaction. Direct contact with unprotected skin may cause thermal burns.
Tar, a product of dry distillation of wood, is essentially the same as turpentine, only less toxic. The best option- take regular wax. It is dissolved in a water bath and mixed with linseed oil, which not only speeds up the drying process of the coating, but also increases its water-repellent properties.
Coating wood with linseed oil at home
To impregnate wood products, it is enough to purchase paint and varnish material at any specialized store, in this case- linseed oil. If you plan to use varnish, then preheat it.
The mixture of oil and wax should not be brought to a boil: this can damage the surface of the wood and, if handled carelessly, cause burns. Apply the composition in several layers to the surface with your hands or a foam sponge, and then leave it to dry completely for several days.
Often they resort to complete impregnation of wood - they lower it into a container with linseed oil and leave it for several hours. The appearance of air bubbles on the surface of the liquid indicates that the impregnation process has begun.
Linseed oil for wood is perfectly absorbed. For this reason, after processing is completed, no traces remain on the surface of the products, but the material acquires increased strength and wear resistance. This composition is often coated wooden windows, since it protects them from moisture, fungus and mold, which can lead to damage to the product and its rotting.
Any wooden surface can be treated with protective agents. Flaxseed oil does not contain artificial or harmful components, so it can be applied to products such as furniture, dishes, children's toys, flooring and ceiling coverings, wooden windows.
The main condition for processing is that the surface must be dried. The moisture content of wood should not exceed 14%. Before impregnation, paint and varnish must be removed from old wood, after which the surface is cleaned of debris, dirt and dust. You cannot wipe it with a wet cloth - the moisture will be absorbed immediately. Then the wood is cleaned with sandpaper and the resulting dust is swept away. The minimum air humidity in the room in which work will be carried out must be 70%. It is best to carry out the procedure outdoors in sunny, warm weather.
Linseed oil (for wood) is applied several times in a thin layer. Those products that are subject to frequent use, are processed several times a year, which can significantly extend their service life. For all other wooden objects, the procedure can be carried out once every few years. It is not worth treating the surface with oil if it has already been treated with paint or varnish.
The amount of oil applied at one time depends on the surface texture and thickness of the wood. The thinnest layer hardens in 24 hours. If necessary, impregnation is repeated several times.
The oil is applied using a regular brush or special foam sponges. All tools are kept in cold water upon completion of work. The remaining oil is stored in a cool dark place at a temperature not higher than 0 o C.
The best protection for a wooden surface is guaranteed by oil wax. It is based on linseed oil and bean wax, which adds shine to the surface and changes its shade. It is used to impregnate light wood species, including valuable ones, from which stairs, windows, furniture, doors, and floor coverings are made.
Pure linseed oil is applied mainly to products used in outdoors, since it only in its pure and concentrated form has the necessary water- and dirt-repellent properties. For this reason, for wall treatment wooden buildings This substance is often used.
Linseed oil for wood is considered one of the most effective, inexpensive and versatile protective equipment. The impregnation process takes a long time, but the end result is worth the time spent.
There are two main ways to treat wood with linseed oil - soaking and rubbing.
Method one: rubbing
Fine-grained sandpaper is moistened in drying oil or oil and rubbed along the wood along the grain. A similar procedure is carried out three to four times with a break of 24-48 hours, necessary for the surface to dry. For the last time, the sandpaper is replaced with ordinary oiled rags or soft cloth. This processing method is used mainly when impregnating large-area products.
Method two: soaking
It is used for processing small wooden objects - knife handles, children's toys, crafts. The product is completely immersed in linseed oil for several days, after which it is wiped with a soft cloth and dried. Wood is impregnated with oil for several weeks due to its extremely slow polymerization.
There are two ways to speed up the drying process:
- Add driers to the oil - substances that accelerate polymerization.
- Replace it with drying oil.
In principle, drying oil is the same as oil, only it contains metal oxides. The duration of the wood processing process is explained by the fact that the natural composition of the substance contains a large amount of linoleic acid, which does not allow it to harden.
Dryers, in turn, are hardeners that are added to most paints and varnishes. They are sold in regular hardware stores.
Why is wood treated with linseed oil?
- Impregnation protects products much better than varnishing. In the second case, all dents and scratches remain on the surface, which reduce the characteristics of the composition due to water entering the formed cracks.
- The oil gives the wood surface a soft shine that does not fade over time.
- Preserving the original texture of the object and its pleasant texture.
- Impregnating wood with oil allows you to protect it from rotting and moisture by clogging the smallest pores.
The process of such processing is quite long, but the end result is worth the time spent. By the way, flaxseed oil can be replaced with hemp oil - the effect is similar.
As already mentioned, it is better not to use varnish - over time, such a coating begins to crack, the wood absorbs water and begins to deteriorate and swell. Linseed oil penetrates into the structure of the material, preventing cracks and preventing moisture absorption. This coating maintains the attractive appearance of the product for a long time.
Technical oil
For wood processing, not only edible oil is used, but also technical linseed oil. The natural material forms a thin and durable, easily polymerized film on the surface that protects against pests, moisture and corrosion. For this reason, flaxseed oil is so widely distributed and used in different areas human activities, ranging from the bluing of metals to the creation of tools for artists.
Application area
IN construction industry linseed oil is used as a base for creating drying oil. In many of its characteristics, it significantly surpasses substances developed by chemical synthesis, while maintaining its safe properties.
In construction, linseed oil is used for impregnation and processing. various products and wooden buildings - baths, saunas, log houses. The resulting coating protects the surface from moisture penetration, prevents rotting and deformation under the influence of high temperatures and the appearance of fungus and mold.
When constructing a log bathhouse before the surface of the wood is covered paint and varnish materials, it is thoroughly impregnated with technical linseed oil. This allows you to protect the log house from all sides and extend its service life several times.
Linseed oil is very widely used in art, especially when painting, as a solvent for varnishes and paints on oil based. In addition, it is used to clean brushes. The main difference between oil and turpentine and solvent used for similar purposes is affordable price and no unpleasant odor.
Features of linseed oil
Only purified linseed oil is used to coat wood. The cleaning process allows you to obtain a composition that dries quickly and does not yellow on the surface of the products. If non-polymerizing acids are removed from the oil, it forms a stronger film on the wood. Purified manually cold-pressed, it has good properties - it dries quickly, is thicker than its analogues and practically does not turn yellow, especially if it has been kept in the sun's rays.
Flaxseed oil is sold in pharmacies, construction and hardware stores, and in the latter often with special additives. It is better not to use food grade - it polymerizes for too long and does not have necessary qualities. Its feature, which is attributed to both minuses and pluses, is the change in the shade of the wood to a darker one, which, however, furniture makers like to use.