Heritage restoration project by Sydney Paint Warehouse

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Why heritage buildings are painted with linseed oil

Linseed oil paint was the standard finish on timber for centuries. Why restorers still choose it for heritage buildings — how it protects timber, how it ages and how it is maintained.

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Raw vs boiled linseed oil: which one should you use?

Raw linseed oil soaks in and protects; boiled linseed oil dries to a finish. What each one is for, how to use them with linseed oil paint, and why purified oil matters.

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Preparing timber for linseed oil paint

Good preparation is most of a lasting paint job. How to scrape, wash, oil, prime and repair timber before Allbäck linseed oil paint — indoors and out.

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Linseed oil paint vs acrylic: which is better for timber?

How linseed oil paint and acrylic paint differ on timber — how they bond, how they age, drying time, upkeep and cost per square metre — and when each one makes sense.

Close-up of timber finished with linseed oil paint

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How much linseed oil paint do I need?

One litre of Allbäck linseed oil paint covers around 15–20 m² per coat. How to measure, how many coats to allow, which tin sizes to buy, and why thin coats matter.