Preparation before painting with linseed oil paint

To achieve the best possible results when painting with linseed oil paint, it is important to prepare the surface correctly. In this article, we will go through the most important steps for preparing the surface before painting with linseed oil paint.

Sand or scrape the surface

Scrape and sand the surface to remove old loose paint. Linseed oil paint adheres to the substrate, so the better the preparation is done, the better the end result will be.

Clean the surface

Make sure the surface is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt and loose paint. Use a brush or damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. If there is mold or algae on the surface, use a mold and algae remover to clean the surface before painting.

Primer

There are several schools here.

• For interiors, we recommend diluting the paint with linseed oil the first coat, so that the paint is thin and easy to spread. It is also possible to paint with an interior linseed oil paint primer .
• For exteriors, you can either apply alinseed oil paint primer first or dilute the paint with a solvent as a primer. Some manufacturers recommend diluting the paint with linseed oil for exteriors as well.

Regardless of which method you choose, the base color should be applied thinly.

Check compatibility

If you are painting over an existing paint, make sure that the linseed oil paint is compatible with the existing paint.

In conclusion

By carefully preparing the surface before painting with linseed oil paint, you can achieve a durable and beautiful result. Clean, sand, prime and check compatibility to give the paint the best possible conditions to adhere and last over time.