Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil is a traditional wood finishing oil designed to enhance and protect timber while giving it a mellow, natural-looking finish.
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Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil is a traditional wood finishing oil designed to enhance and protect timber while giving it a mellow, natural-looking finish.
It is similar to traditional raw linseed oil, but has been treated with hot air to improve its drying time. This makes it a practical choice for interior woodwork, furniture and restoration projects where a traditional linseed oil finish is required.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil is suitable for most types of wood, except exterior oak. It can also be used as a traditional sealer for terracotta tiles, stone floors and other porous surfaces before waxing.
It is particularly useful for restoring and maintaining wooden furniture, bare timber and wood floors where you want to enhance the natural colour and grain rather than cover the surface with a heavy film finish.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil is a traditional finishing product that remains popular with furniture restorers, woodworkers and DIY users.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil has a wide range of traditional uses in furniture restoration, woodworking and interior finishing.
Always test the product first on a spare piece of material or an inconspicuous area to check compatibility, colour and the final result.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil is ideal for wooden furniture that has been stripped back to bare timber.
It penetrates into the wood and enhances the natural colour and grain, creating a mellow traditional appearance.
It can be used on suitable tables, cabinets, doors, chairs and other interior wooden furniture.
Boiled Linseed Oil is particularly useful in restoration work where you want to retain the natural character of the timber rather than applying a modern film-forming finish.
Always establish what finish is currently on an antique before stripping it. Valuable or historically important furniture may require a different restoration approach.
Boiled Linseed Oil is designed for use on clean, dry bare wood.
It is particularly suitable for new timber or wood that has been stripped of its previous finish.
The oil enhances the natural appearance of the timber and can produce a warm, mellow appearance as it penetrates the grain.
Oil finishes can alter the colour of timber, so always test the product first. A wet area of bare wood gives a useful indication of the likely colour once oiled.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil can be used for suitable wood floors where a traditional oil finish is required.
Because floors receive considerable wear, preparation and application are particularly important. The timber should be clean, dry and free from previous finishes before oiling.
Apply thin coats and remove all excess oil. Allow sufficient drying time between coats and allow the final coat to harden fully before returning the floor to normal use.
For a more robust finish on a wooden floor, we also offer a good selection of Hard Wax Oils.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil can be used as a traditional sealer for terracotta tiles.
It can help prepare porous terracotta surfaces before applying a suitable wax finish.
The terracotta should be clean, dry and free from previous incompatible treatments before application.
Always test first because porous terracotta can vary considerably in absorbency and colour.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil can also be used as a traditional sealer for suitable porous stone floors before waxing.
It is particularly suited to absorbent surfaces where the oil can penetrate the material.
Always test first on a small area because the oil can deepen and enhance the natural colour of porous stone.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil is suitable for most types of wood, including many hardwoods and softwoods.
However, it should not be used on exterior oak. For exterior oak, We recommend Liberon Pure Tung Oil instead.
Different species of timber absorb oil at different rates, so always test the product before treating a complete surface.
Once the finish has cured, maintenance is straightforward.
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth and buff dry. Re-oil as required depending on the amount of use and wear the surface receives.
Before applying another coat, make sure the surface is clean and dry.
For furniture and other frequently used items, regular light maintenance is preferable to allowing the timber to become excessively dry before re-oiling.
Always wipe away excess Boiled Linseed Oil.
Oil that remains sitting on the surface can form a sticky film rather than penetrating into the timber.
It can also prevent later coats from penetrating properly.
If the surface does become sticky because excess oil has been left behind, we recommend wiping the surface with White Spirit to remove the sticky film, then allowing the surface to dry fully before continuing.
Coverage: Approximately 10–12m² per litre, so actual coverage will depend on the absorbency and condition of the surface.
Drying time: approximately 24 hours between coats.
Application: Brush or lint-free cloth.
Tool cleaning: White Spirit.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil is used to finish and maintain wood, enhance the natural grain and provide a traditional mellow finish. It can also be used as a sealer for suitable terracotta and porous stone before waxing.
For most applications, apply several thin coats rather than one heavy coat. The first few coats can be diluted with up to 30% turpentine. Allow approximately 24 hours between coats. After one or two diluted coats, apply a final coat of undiluted Boiled Linseed Oil. The exact number of coats required depends on the absorbency of the timber and the level of protection and finish required.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil has a drying time of approximately 24 hours between coats. The final coat should be allowed to harden for several days before the surface is put into heavy use. Drying times can vary depending on temperature, ventilation, humidity, timber absorbency and the amount of oil applied.Always ensure the area is well ventilated during and after application.
Boiled Linseed Oil and Raw Linseed Oil are traditional wood oils, but they differ mainly in drying time. Raw Linseed Oil dries much more slowly, while Boiled Linseed Oil has been treated with hot air to improve its drying time. This makes Boiled Linseed Oil particularly useful for interior furniture and woodwork where a quicker drying traditional oil finish is preferred.
Boiled Linseed Oil is a traditional linseed-based oil that provides a mellow, natural finish and is particularly popular for furniture restoration and traditional wood finishing. Liberon Superior Danish Oil is a blend containing Tung Oil and natural oils and is designed for both interior and exterior woodwork. If you are looking for a traditional linseed oil finish, Boiled Linseed Oil is the appropriate choice. If you require a more versatile oil for interior and exterior timber, Danish Oil may be more suitable.
No. Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil should not be used on exterior oak. Boiled Linseed Oil is suitable for most wood types but should not be used on exterior oak. Liberon Pure Tung Oil is a different type of traditional penetrating oil and is particularly recommended by Liberon for exterior oak. For exterior oak, choose Liberon Pure Tung Oil rather than Boiled Linseed Oil. This is important because oak contains natural substances that can interact with certain oils and contribute to darkening or blackening of the timber when exposed outdoors.
Boiled Linseed Oil is also traditionally used as an additive for oil-based paints by artists. It can be useful in traditional painting applications where linseed oil is required as part of the finishing or paint medium. Always follow the instructions for the particular paint or medium being used and ensure suitable ventilation.
Yes. It is ideal for suitable wooden furniture, particularly new or stripped bare timber.
Yes. The surface should be clean, dry and free from any previous finish before application.
Yes. It can be used on suitable wood floors as a traditional oil finish. Allow the final coat to harden fully before returning the floor to heavy use.
Yes. It can be used as a traditional sealer for terracotta tiles and other porous surfaces before waxing.
Yes. It can be used as a traditional sealer for suitable porous stone surfaces and stone floors before waxing.
Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil is intended primarily for interior applications and should not be used on exterior oak. For exterior wood projects, choose an oil specifically recommended for exterior use, such as Liberon Superior Danish Oil where appropriate.
Yes. It is suitable for most types of wood, including suitable softwoods such as pine.
Yes. Oil finishes enhance the natural colour of timber and can make wood appear richer and darker. Always test on a spare piece or inconspicuous area first.
Apply it with a lint-free cotton cloth, working in the direction of the grain. For the first few coats, it can be diluted with up to 30% turpentine. Rub it into the wood, then wipe away excess after approximately 20–30 minutes.
Allow approximately 24 hours between coats, depending on conditions and the absorbency of the timber.
Excess oil left on the surface can create a sticky film and prevent later coats from penetrating properly. Always wipe away excess with a clean lint-free cloth.
If excess oil has been left on the surface and it becomes sticky, wipe the surface with White Spirit to remove the sticky film. Allow it to dry fully before continuing.
Yes. you can lightly rub between coats with Ultra Fine Steel Wool Grade 0000 to improve the final result.
Clean suitable tools with White Spirit.
Yes. It can be used as a traditional sealer for suitable terracotta and porous stone floors before waxing, and it can also be used for suitable wood floors.
Yes. It is traditionally used as a sealer for porous surfaces such as terracotta and stone before waxing.
Yes. It is also used as an additive for oil-based paints by artists.
Yes. It is a traditional finishing oil that can be useful for suitable furniture restoration projects, particularly where bare timber needs to be nourished and given a mellow finish.
No. Existing wax should be thoroughly removed before applying Boiled Linseed Oil because the oil needs to penetrate the timber.
No. Existing varnish or other previous finishes should be thoroughly removed before applying Boiled Linseed Oil.
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth and buff dry. Re-oil as and when required depending on usage.
Priory Polishes supplies Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil for furniture restoration, woodworking and traditional finishing projects.
To get an indication of how the wood will look once oiled, test a similar piece of wood or discrete area by applying a wet cloth to the bare wood.
To maintain, wipe the surface with a damp cloth and buff dry. Re-oil as and when required, depending upon usage.
Each 1 Litre covers approximately 10–12m² per litre
Clean tools with White Spirit.
Store Liberon Boiled Linseed Oil in temperatures above 5°C. Always replace the lid when not in use. Oily cloths can self-combust so do not leave impregnated cloths in bundles. Before discarding the cloths lay them flat outside to dry to avoid a fire hazard. If the excess is not removed and the surface becomes sticky, wipe with white spirit to remove the sticky film and allow drying fully before continuing.
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