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Recipe: Oil Paint on Wood

Oil paint is suitable for almost all indigenous wood species (except for highly resinous larch wood). Application on exotic wood can be problematic, because it can contain substances that may prevent the drying of the oil. In this case, we recommend pretests prior to the application! The new paint coat should to be protected from rain and dew for at least one week after the application. For the first three days (and nights), the temperature should not be below +12 °C (= 53.60 °F)! We recommend, the use of siccatives/desiccants for external application.

Processing

For priming the wooden surface, mix Linseed Oil Varnish (#73100) and Shellsol® T (#70460) with a mixing ratio of 1:1 and apply the solution in a thin and even layer. After one hour you can take up excess liquid with a lint-free cloth and sand the surface gently when dry. Consumption rate is about 30 ml/m2. Step 1#308: For priming the wooden surface, mix Linseed Oil Varnish (#73100) and Shellsol® T (#70460) with a mixing ratio of 1:1 and apply the solution in a thin and even layer. After one hour you can take up excess liquid with a lint-free cloth and sand the surface gently when dry. Consumption rate is about 30 ml/m2.
For the second coat, dilute the linseed oil varnish with a maximum of 10 % Shellsol® T (#70460) and apply the mixture thin and evenly. Sand gently when dry. Consumption rate is about 50-70 ml/m2. Step 2#196: For the second coat, dilute the linseed oil varnish with a maximum of 10 % Shellsol® T (#70460) and apply the mixture thin and evenly. Sand gently when dry. Consumption rate is about 50-70 ml/m2.
For the final coat, mix 4 parts linseed oil varnish and 1 part Linseed Stand Oil, 45 P (#73200). For better drying, stir 2 % siccative into the stand oil (based on the amount of stand oil). To increase spreadability, heat the oil liquid or dilute it with a maximum of 5 % Shellsol® T and apply in two thin and even coats. Consumption rate is about 50-70 ml/m2. Step 3#361: For the final coat, mix 4 parts linseed oil varnish and 1 part Linseed Stand Oil, 45 P (#73200). For better drying, stir 2 % siccative into the stand oil (based on the amount of stand oil). To increase spreadability, heat the oil liquid or dilute it with a maximum of 5 % Shellsol® T and apply in two thin and even coats. Consumption rate is about 50-70 ml/m2.
If necessary, apply additional coat or renovation coat(s) as described under “final coat”. You can also use Larch Turpentine (#62000) instead of Shellsol® T and cold-pressed Linseed Oil (#73054 or #73020) or Walnut Oil (#73500 or #73510). For exterior areas, however, we recommend linseed oil varnish and Shellsol® T, as described above. Step 4#343: If necessary, apply additional coat or renovation coat(s) as described under “final coat”. You can also use Larch Turpentine (#62000) instead of Shellsol® T and cold-pressed Linseed Oil (#73054 or #73020) or Walnut Oil (#73500 or #73510). For exterior areas, however, we recommend linseed oil varnish and Shellsol® T, as described above.

Ingredients

17 l Kremer Linseed Oil Varnish (#73100)
6 l Pine Turpentine (#70010)
Alternative:
Shellsol® T (#70460)
1,4 l Linseed Stand Oil, 45 P (#73200)
28 ml Siccative No. 203 (#78406)

Additional Information

General Safety Procedures

Note

The consumption information and recipes given above contain circa measures. Consumption may vary on different surfaces and depending on coat thickness and the oil paint used! Products containing linseed oil and oil contaminated cloths dry by oxidation, which is an exothermic reaction that accelerates as the temperature of the oily substances/textiles increases. This is why we recommend that all oil contaminated cloths and rags etc. be kept in closed metal buckets. Dispose carefully.

We assume no liability for the processing instructions described above. In any case, we recommend the production and evaluation of sample surfaces.

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