EARTH+FLAX

Concise introduction to linseed oil products and other traditional materials for architectural applications.

Application Suggestions for Viking Linseed Oil Paint : Formulated for exterior surfaces only . Ensure the surface is clean and dry before application. Apply in 60 °F or warmer environment. Mix paint very well before each use. This paint has real earth pigment that settles at the bottom. Mixing by hand can take time so it is recommended to mix with an electric stick blender (found in kitchen supply store) or with a paint mixing drill attachment. Here is a helpful video demo

Includes color recipes for paint color exceptions. We import forty-four Ottosson Linseed Oil Paint colors, of the fifty-three standard interior/exterior colors available from the Swedish manufacturer.   The exceptions are:   Dark Iron Oxide Red English Red Thott Green Oveds Green Grey Green Mid-Grey Pearl Grey   See custom recipes below, developed by our Earth+Flax color specialist, to achieve close matches to these colors if desired.   Check out our Custom Color Mixing Sugg

Custom designed and built cabin using traditional linseed oil-based finishes. Many of us dream of a sanctuary of some kind, be it in the woods, by the sea, in the mountains, or whichever type of landscape calls to us. This project in the Catskill region of New York is a perfect example of such a place. It is not only a lovely, secluded personal retreat, it is also a space designed with human health in mind. Brian Moss, a New York based photographer, meticulously selected the

Congratulations to the Ashland Storm Drain Painting Project artists and organizers. The project turned out so well and is a really exciting example of what is possible in the realm of public art. We hope this will be inspiration to others and increase the overall consideration of materials and their impact on human health and the environment.

Resource for painting and restoration specialists in the USA.

How to get the best, longest-lasting results in a wide variety of projects. Most Linseed Oil Paint brands are similar in formulation but it is always best practice to follow the directions specified by the manufacturer. Check the SDS, do a little research to ensure you know the formulation and best practices before moving forward with your painting project. Ottosson Linseed Oil Paint is a 100% solvent-free and 100% petrochemical-free formulation. It is a thick, highly pigmen

When starting a restoration project, a paint removal method is often one of the first decisions that need to be made.

Techniques to preserve wood when near or in contact with soil. Authentic Black Pine Tar and Viking Purified Linseed Oil Raised Garden...