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Linseed oil is a traditional PRESERVATIVE and has been used for centuries for concrete, masonry, wood and metal. You would mix it 1 parts linseed to 2 parts turpentine (not mineral spirits), but the mixture would vary. You want to used boiled linseed oil, not raw linseed oil (check the label).
Note this is not a SEALANT but a preservative- if you are doing your garage or basement floor, try something else!
Also be careful- the tools and rags you use can spontaneously combust (i.e.: burst into flame, no kidding!) when being used with linseed oil. Check the Wikipedia page for details under "Linseed Oil"
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How do you clean linseed oil on concrete?
Honestly I don't think you CAN get linseed oil off of anything. I know people who have found dried linseed oil paint in their hair 2 months (and dozens of showers) after leaving a jobsite. Linseed oil does one thing very well- it permiates and infiltrates most any surface it comes into contact- that is why it is such a good preservative for wood, masonry and even metal. Geting it off your skin is tough enough using paint thinners, turpentine, etc, and really you're just diluting it (oh, and it's being partially absorbed into your skin too).
Can you use dawn dish soap for cleaning concrete that has not been sealed?
It's used to clean sea creatures after an oil spill, so I think it's safe for your concrete.
How do you put concrete on concrete and make it stick?
you need to have a ''keyway''---that is a groove in the base concrete,can be cut in if concrete has set,if not set,oil a 2x4lightly(lightly) & imbed it into the base concrete flush.
Is bronze used in oil rigs?
Yes. Bronze is used to manufacture some of the parts on an oil rig.
Why gravel used in transformer yard?
Nice Question: It is done for 2 basic reasons: 1. If a flat or a concrete surface is used then there are chances of water accumulation during rain which must be avoided in Yards. 2. Lets suppose if there is any oil spill or leakage in transformer, then the oil can never got accumulated on surfaces. Instead, it will seep from gravel into bottom thereby minimizing chances of fires.
What is boiled linseed oil used for?
Boiled linseed oil is used as a preservative for concrete and wood. It is also used as an ingredient in paints, varnishes, and stains.
Why is linseed oil not used for oilstone?
why i linseed oil not used on oil stones
Does linseed oil damage paint?
Linseed oil does not damage paint. Linseed oil is used along with turpentine in oil paints as a type of paint thinner. Linseed oil extends the life of oil paint, makes it easier to thin out, control the paint and paint layers.
Which fruit is used to make linseed oil?
Linseed oil is made from the dried ripe seed of the flax plant. :-)
What are some uses for linseed oil?
Linseed oil is a product of the flax plant. Linseed oil has both medicinal and household uses Woodworkers use linseed oil to preserve and protect finished wood products. It can even be used to treat wood floors.
What is linseed oil used for?
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What is the chief oil used in oil paints by artist?
most of the time, it's linseed oil. But for whites and blues, they often take poppy- or safflour oil, because it doesn't go yellow like linseed oil. But linseed oil has the best drying capacities.
Can spar urethane be used over water seal?
Assuming you're talking about wood finishing, spar urethane can be used over a water sealer. In fact, the combination is better than just a sealant or just the spar urethane. A very durable finish for outdoor wood products is soaking the unfinished wood with boiled linseed oil, letting the linseed oil cure, removing excess cured linseed oil, then applying spar urethane.
What is the difference between double boiled linseed oil and boiled linseed oil?
Double boiled linseed oil contains extra chemical additives that boiled linseed oil does not have. These chemical are added to help with the drying process.
Can you use linseed oil as a varnish?
Linseed oil is used in oil paint, in putty and in wood finish. It is also used in the making of linoleum. Unprocessed linseed oil can be used as a nutritional supplement because it contains omega-3 fatty acids.
Why do you have to use linseed oil to knock in a bat?
We use linseed oil because it soaks into the the bat and makes it moist and knocking in becomes much easier but make sure to use raw linseed oil and not boiled linseed oil. The bat does not soak boiled linseed oil. Raw linseed oil not only increases the life of the bat but also makes the performance of the bat better.
When did National Linseed Oil Trust end?
National Linseed Oil Trust ended in 1920.
