What is linseed oil Paint

With a very long history, linseed oil paint is, again becoming an excellent alternative to conventional paints. It can be used on wood, metal and is available in emulsion, preventing rot, rust and cracking.

WHAT IS LINSEED OIL PAINT?

Linseed oil paint is made by pressing the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant. The seeds can be warm pressed but cold pressed results in fewer impurities and is considered the better option. It is also environmentally friendly, has no solvents, binders or synthetic emulsifiers. This also means that there is little need for ventilation during the application as there is very little odour.

WHY USE LINSEED OIL PAINT?

There are a whole host of reasons why, I believe, linseed oil paint is a much better alternative. 

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