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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).
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Can you use paint thinner to remove linseed oil from metal?
Denatured alchohol will remove the dried linseed oil from metal, just don't get it on any wood.
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 does linseed oil smell like?
I doubt that Linseed Oil is generally described as noxious. It does not hurt, injure or corrupt. Many would consider the odour to be pleasant
Can wood glue be applyied over linseed oil finish?
It can be, but the Linseed oil will inhibit it's ability to soak into the wood. If I had to do this, I would insert a 'biscuit' or a dowel for added strength.
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.
When using turpentine and linseed oil on wood what is the ratio?
2:1
What do you mix with linseed oil to protect interior wood?
Linseed oil is old tech. I would not use it unless it was a very specialized application where you were going for a particular oiled look, or if the wood were something like teak (where u would use teak oil only). Use a readily available deck sealer.
Can wood glue be applyed over linseed oil finish?
Yes, but it won't adhere as well as it does on dry wood.
Is chain oil good to use on wood decks?
No, use heated mineral oil or linseed oil, or a polyurethane sealer.
How can you get the smoke smell out of a piano?
Try using Murphy's Oil Soap to wash off the wood to remove the residue.
Why is linseed oil not used for oilstone?
why i linseed oil not used on oil stones
Can linseed oil be used to seal concrete?
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"
