Use one thin layer at first and then allow it to soak into the wood.
Car siding and linseed oil.
We purchased a cedar sided home last oct found out the previous owner used a 50 50 mix of linseed oil turpentine on the siding.
Spot prime any big knots with an oil based stain killer and then prime the entire surface including the tongue with a paintbrush and roller.
Extreme caution must be used using linseed oil.
Keep in mind applying boiled linseed oil straight out of the can to your cedar siding can and will darken over time.
Finally allow the solution to absorb on the surface for a few seconds and then wipe away the excess.
Boiled linseed oil blo is my favorite polymerized oil finish.
Caution using linseed oil.
Basically i think there is a heavy coat of linseed oil on the siding.
The applications were inconsistent as there are areas that have a heavy dried on film others that are dried wood.
I ll confess that i ve tried a number of solutions mea culpa.
The raw one does not dry.
The difference is that the boiled linseed oil is the only one that dries.
For exterior use be sure to prime the backside as well.
Overall the siding is in remarkably good shape for being 18 years old.
Create a 50 50 mixture of boiled linseed oil and paint thinner.
This was much lighter toned when newer but over time has gotten darker with multiple coats of linseed oil over the years.
It uses boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits mixed at a 50 50 ratio.
I would appreciate any suggestions on cleaning stripping and refinishing my siding.
Both have a definite place in a woodworker s arsenal.
3 times to clean it up.
Both a classified as drying oils which means they harden over time.
Anyway i ve thought about ripping it all off and just slamming vinyl up.
Once you have boiled the mixture for a few minutes take the pan to where you will be adding the linseed oil.
If you re painting the pine paneling the first step is to prime it thoroughly.
Leave for about 30 minutes and then wipe down any excess liquid using the sponge.
Both provide a rich unmatched oil finish that adds character depth and beauty to virtually any wood surface.
When would you ever want it to not dry.
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Apply the solution using a spray bottle foam brush or rag.
Using your brush apply the linseed oil and turps to the wood.
