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A technical paradox is involved with hand refined cold-pressed linseed oil. It dries much more
quickly – in one or two days – than either unrefined oil, or commercially refined oil, both of which usually
take four or five days to dry.
http://www.recochem.com/en/products/wood_preservatives/wood_stone_treatments/item/raw_linseed_oil/Linseed oil is obtained by pressing seeds of the flax plant and does not “dry” like water or turpentine. It does not evaporate or disappear; instead, when spread in a thin layer and exposed to air, it jells to a “soft” finish. When rubbed into wood, it fills the pores with a thin protective film.
Raw Linseed Oil offers the following advantages:
Raw linseed oil is lighter in body and penetrates deeper into wood than boiled linseed oil, so it is sometimes used on light colored woods as a light stain to bring out the grain and give protection against water stains.
Can be used as a moisture repellent for unsealed wood.
Commonly used as a polish to maintain oiled wood and natural finishes. Best results are obtained when the oil is mixed with paint thinner – half and half and the mixture is wiped on and immediately wiped off with a clean rag.
Raw linseed oil is a safe, non-toxic finish for wooden salad bowls, utensils and cutting boards.
. So it seems that just using linseed oil raw might be preferable in that regard.to be effective, a good sealant needs to penetrate deeply into the earthen floor rather than form a skin or shell on the surface
Evelyn Bishop wrote:I'm in the process of building an adobe farmhouse in Panama and will be laying earthen floors in several of the rooms.
My challenge is that Linseed Oil is not something I've been able to find here in Panama, and I'm now searching for alternatives.
What are some known alternatives to linseed oil?
Beeswax?
I'm really not sure what to use. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Evelyn Bishop wrote:What are some known alternatives to linseed oil?
Beeswax?
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Evelyn Bishop wrote:While researching, I read that coconut oil might be an option. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
I did find a source for Linseed oil (Acete de Linaza) from a central american brand called "Sur". It's pricy, $37/gal.
John Elliott wrote:High temperature will drive off the smaller, unsaturated molecules and then there will be less to go rancid.
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tel jetson wrote:
John Elliott wrote:High temperature will drive off the smaller, unsaturated molecules and then there will be less to go rancid.
my understanding is that going rancid is a necessary step in the curing process. if an oil doesn't cure, it will remain a liquid at temperatures above its melting point.
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