In 1982, we started renovating windows and treated them both indoors and out with well-known and recommended paints from Sweden’s major paint manufacturers. We were extremely dissatisfied with the results. Within a few years the windows needed painting again. What’s more, the paints contained solvents such as turpentine and other additives that adversely affected our health.
This was the start of our quest to find out more about traditional painting methods: what they did and why, what materials were available, in what grades? We wondered why windows and doors from 1700 and up to the year 1950 have lasted longer than those from the latter half of the 20th century.
Our goal has been to investigate forgotten knowledge about linseed oil paints, expertise developed over the course of many hundred years and up to modern times, when they were replaced by plastic-based and alkyd paints.
In running our own business concerned with the care and maintenance of buildings, we have determinedly worked towards the development of materials that fulfil all our requirements in respect of technical properties, drying time, eco-friendliness, storage properties, ease of maintenance, attractiveness and economy.
Traditional European skills and ancient wisdom in combination with modern production techniques have enabled the development of a totally new generation of linseed oil products that do not require solvents at any stage of their use.
Download the Allbäck Concise Handbook about Linseed Oil Paint here
Binder | : | Boiled cold pressed, cleaned and sterilized linseed oil from Sweden |
Drier | : | Manganese |
Thin with | : | If necessary, thin with max 5 % linseed-oil |
VOC | : | <5mg/L. Nothing evaporates from the paint |
Application | : | Apply thin coats with natural brush |
Cover | : | 15-20 m² per litre, depending on surface |
Clean-up | : | Linseed Soap and water |
Drying time | : | Approximately 24 hours at room temperature. Ventilate well. |
SOLVENT FREE | ||
Binder | : | Boiled, cleaned and sterilized linseed oil, cellulose and bees wax |
Drier | : | Manganese |
Thin with | : | If neccessary add max 30 % water |
VOC | : | <5mg/L. |
Application | : | Add water only if necessary, use roller or brush |
Cover | : | 10 m² per litre, depending on surface and tool. |
Clean-up | : | Linseed Soap and water |
Drying time | : | Approximately 24 hours at room temperature. Ventilate well. |
Boiled Linseed Oil for diluting paint, and for maintaining painted surfaces.
Warning: Thoroughly wash all rags you use to apply the oils, putty or wax to ensure they don't self-ignite as they dry.
Allback Fire Place Paint is solvent-free and can be used on any surface that becomes very hot. When black linseed oil paint becomes too hot, the pigment can burn and turn brown. Allback Fireplace Paint is made with graphite pigment, which remains black regardless of temperature.
Comes in 200 mL glass jar.
Made in Sweden.
Allback Linseed Oil Wax is made from boiled coldpressed Swedish linseed-oil and beeswax. Use as a surface protector on unpainted, varnished or painted wooden surfaces. It is easy to apply with a sponge or cloth. The surface should be clean and dry.
Use a foam rubber sponge or strong coarse cloth. Wipe off any excess after 20 minutes. Wait 2 hours then Polish the surface with a cloth.
Warning: Thoroughly wash all rags you use to apply the oils, putty or wax to ensure they don't self-ignite as they dry.
Linseed Putty for glazing and filling cracks in timber.
Our linseed oil putty is made from cold pressed raw cleaned and sterilized linseed oil and chalk. The putty is used for puttying windows and for filling in cracks and holes in wood. The putty should be regarded as perishable goods, but can be kept for up to one year in a sealed container. If the putty becomes hard, warm the whole package for a few seconds on full effect in a microwave oven and then knead the putty until smooth on a cold surface. Can be deep-frozen for long-term storage. Paint Shellac on all wooden surfaces that will come in direct contact with putty. You can paint direct with Allbäck Paint or after 24 hours.
Warning: Thoroughly wash all rags you use to apply the oils, putty or wax to ensure they don't self-ignite as they dry.
Linseed Soap for all cleaning purposes-workshop, laundry, household and personal, as well as industrial rust protection, stain removal and paintbrush cleaning. This soap can be used like industrial pink hand cleaner for workshop purposes also.
Used as an organic cleaning solution similar to 'pink' hand cleaner found in workshops.
Linseed Soap Extra strength solution, with borax and ethanol, for cleaning paintwork, metal, plastic & glass before painting. It can be used in place of 'sugar soap'.
Please Note: This product contains borax and ethanol. For more information please download the Material Safety Data Sheet available.
Allback Manganese Siccative helps the linseed oil paint dry faster.