Linseed Oil For Slate Floors

Raw linseed does not dry and as for combustion risk it is minimal and no different than oil based paint.

Linseed oil for slate floors.

Slate oil also works but it s much more expensive and harder to find. Hi gabrielle thanks for the e mail black slate has an oil content to it unlike other slate colours hence the colour as such they need to be thorougly cleaned before any sealing is attempted boiled linseed oil on its is won is not a sealer anyway and i can only think mixed with the oil in the slate thus giving it a terrble finish. At least by today s standards. A small amount of linseed oil will create a dark shine on the stone without causing damage.

The oil acts as a dirt magnet and it will attract dirt making it difficult to keep the floor clean. Linseed oil does not harden sufficiently to offer enough resistance to abrasion to be a suitable deck floor preservative. Linseed oil is a penetrating finish on hardwood floors that does not form a sealant on the wood like polyurethane but instead acts as a stain that enhances the look of your floors. Terracotta clay tile floors need to have a layer of oil and wax applied once every three to four years.

If you want to use any coatings the linseed oil will prevent the coating from adhering. Raw linseed tends to stay tacky on the surface. Although boiled linseed oil works as a color enhancer i would generally not recommend it. Linseed oil is not completely denatured so it can encourage rather than discourage mildew growth.

Linseed oil is one of the more common choices but because oils are a less common choice for flooring finishes you may be uncertain about how to best care for your linseed treated floors. Mix equal parts water and hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle and spray onto any stains. Reply to sussex this is a tried and tested method the advice given on raw linseed is incorrect. For this reason oil is not recommended for floors or outdoor surfaces.

Linseed oil is one of the most common used for woods and is also useful for natural stones but any type of natural oil can be used ranging from olive oil to sunflower seed oil or any type of natural oil extracted from plant products. By not coating the wood or giving it a shiny appearance linseed oil presents the wood in a natural way while still giving it the darkened appearance of staining. Linseed oil has been used for interior wood floors but it must be waxed for durability.