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ALLBÄCK WINDOWCRAFT
& LINSEED OIL PAINT
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Who are we? Our products
Thirty years ago we started renova- Linseed Oil Paint
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ting windows and painted the win- Linseed Oil Paint is made from cold-pres-
dow frames on the outside and in-
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side with recommended paint from filtered and sterilised. The paint contains no
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LINSEE
Sweden’s leading paint manufactu-
vents. The colours are made from titanium
rer. We were far from happy with
the result. Also the solvents used in Sonja and Hans Allbäck
dioxide, metal oxides and earth pigments.
the paint made us ill. Linseed Oil Paint can be painted on all dry 25 years after renovation.
and clean surfaces. Our Linseed Oil Paint Maintained only with Linseed Oil
This was what started us on our also covers double the area of alkyd and
quest to rediscover all that used to acrylic paints.
be known about linseed oil paints,
used and improved for hundreds Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil
of years until modern times when The raw, cold-pressed linseed oil is proces-
acrylic and alkyd paints took over. sed into a range of different products. The
oil is cleaned from the sludge and sterilised.
Forgotten knowledge and ancient This oil is ideal for impregnating timber.
wisdom combined with modern Boiled Linseed Oil is used to dilute paint The oil is cleaned from sludge
production techniques have enab- and for maintaining painted surfaces. Accor- & sterilised
led us to develop a new generation ding to an old recipe: ”Linseed oil must not be
of linseed oil products that meet all taken for the service of mankind before it has
our needs when it comes to techni- been cleaned from sludge”. (Gutle 1790s)
cal properties, spraying, drying time,
the environment, storage, ease of Linseed Putty
maintenance, beauty and cost. Hôtel de la Guerre, Versailles, France
Linseed Putty is made from cold-pressed
raw linseed oil and chalk and is vacuum
treated. It is used for glazing windows and
can be painted over immediately with our
Linseed Oil Paint. Linseed Putty can also be Linseed Putty
used as a filler to fill holes and cracks. For
long-term storage, keep in the freezer.
Linseed Soap
Linseed Soap is made from our purified
raw linseed oil. It is a clean, natural product
with no additives. We use Linseed Soap for
all our cleaning; brushes, floors, benches,
stain removal, in the washing machine and
for personal hygiene.
Villa Allbäck, Ystad, Sweden Allbäck Windowcraft end Paint for the Linseed Soap for all cleaning needs
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Linseed Oil Wax Linus Wallpaint
Linseed Oil Wax is made from linseed Linus Wallpaint is a matt emulsion for
oil and beeswax. It provides water-re- interior use. The paint can be applied
pellent external protection on unpain- with a roller or brush on all surfaces;
ted, glazed or painted timber surfaces. wood, paint, plaster, wallpaper, white-
The wax is applied with a sponge and wash, plasterboard and woven sur-
then wiped with a clean cloth. faces. The paint contains linseed oil,
water, natural pigment, chalk and cel-
Colour Wax Linseed Oil Wax for concrete floors lulose glue and covers approximately
Colour Wax is made from linseed oil, 10 sq.m./litre. It looks like a distem-
beeswax, natural pigment and water. per, fills like a filler and is washable.
It provides a water-repellent glaze for Without preservatives and softeners it
untreated floors, furniture and wood more than meets today’s more string-
ent environmental requirements. Linus on interior wall and Stove Blacking
panelling.
Primer Fasade - Emulsion Paint
Flakes of Shellac dissolved in water, Our emulsion, a water emulsion linseed
used on very absorbent surfaces and as oil paint, is a traditional classic for plas-
a sealant. Mixed with chalk it is an ex- ter interior and exterior walls. Whisk
cellent undercoat for carpentry. approximately 30 – 40% water into
our ordinary Linseed Oil Paint with an
electric whisk. Apply the paint using a
Why Allbäck Linseed Oil Paint? brush or a roller on external walls, brick
or plinths. The paint does not seal in
• Contains no solvents and must Colour Wax on untreated wood moisture and can also be used on cellar
not be diluted with solvents. walls, cellar floors and in stables. The Linseed Soap Extra
• Contains cleaned, sterilised lin- finish will be semi-matt, washable and
seed oil and natural pigments.
very weather resistant. The surface can
• One tin system – the same paint
also be pressure washed.
for exterior and interior use and
for all coats.
• A dry matter content of 100% Linseed Soap Extra
with coverage of approximately Linseed Soap Extra is strengthened lin-
15-20 sq.m./litre. seed soap for extra cleaning of paint-
• Dries in 24 hours at room tempe- work, plastic, metal and glass. It con-
rature with good ventilation. tains Linseed Soap, ethanol and borax.
• Use well documented in our own
projects since 1982. Stove Blacking
• Emission tested and approved by Contains cleaned linseed oil and graphite
the Swedish Work Environment powder. Apply with a sponge and wipe.
Authority and the Swedish Natio-
nal Heritage Board.
Masonic Lodge, Oslo, Norway. Linus Wall-
paint on ceiling. Linseed Oil Paint on woodwork. Garage Linseed Oil Emulsion Paint
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Instructions • Variations in shine can arise with une-
ven absorption or application. This
will even itself out over time. The matt
surface is the end result. Ways of redu-
What is to be painted and why? cing these variations are to impregnate
Paint as a decoration, or as a wear with Linseed Oil or wipe the finished
layer for protection? surface with Linseed Oil.
Note: Risk of self-ignition in porous Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil
material. Burn rags, etc. or soak in water. Where there is a risk of mould growth • The colour of linseed oil ages visibly.
outdoors, mix in the pure zinc paint, After a while the colour will become
Allbäck Linseed Oil Paint approximately 15 – 20%. The colour matt. After further time, the colour
will “chalk”, the pigment will fall out.
Preparation will not be affected. (Exceptions to this
• Maintain the surface by cleaning it and
are Verona Brown and English Red).
For interior and exterior timber, adding a new layer of Boiled Linseed
metal, iron and plastic Oil or Linseed Oil Wax. The surface
Painting will regain its former function and
When repainting, the old surface must • The paint covers approximately 15 – shine.
be clean and dry. Maximum timber 25 sq.m. depending on the surface. One and two coats. Finish painting.
moisture content 14%. To clean pain- • Drying time: 20 - 24 hours at room
ted or unpainted surfaces use Allbäck temperature with good airflow, light,
and low humidity approximately 60%
Linseed Soap Extra or Linseed Soap.
RH. Indoors with high humidity, use a
Rinse thoroughly. Leave to dry. Avoid dehumidifier.
washing with products with a high • First impregnate with raw cleaned lin-
pH. Existing, naturally occurring mil- seed oil if painting bare, dried timber.
dew must be removed from the sur- The oil must be well absorbed by the
face before painting. Otherwise it will timber. Heat into the timber using hot
grow through from underneath all air, for example, and paint immediately.
kinds of paint. Attacks of mould will • Stir the paint carefully before painting. Impregnate with Linseed Oil and heat gun
stop automatically when treated with • Where necessary strain the paint to av-
oid flakes of “skin”.
heated Linseed Oil, for example with
• The paint must not be diluted with Linseed Oil Paint on plastic floor
a heat gun. Otherwise “sterilise” using solvents. Where necessary thin with
chemicals. (See website article on mil- max. 5% Boiled Linseed Oil.
dew and dirt on linseed paint). Our • Spread the paint well in several directions
Linseed Oil Paint is not a pesticide. before the final long brushstroke. Use a
Sawn, rough timber needs more paint, stiff natural brush (Gnesta brushes).
takes longer to paint and attracts more • Apart from variations in shine, the paint
dirt than planed timber. The elasticity should provide complete coverage with
and friction in the paint means it ab- one coat. Paint at least two coats.
• The paint can be used in sunshine.
sorbs more dirt in the initial phase. Paint with
• Use Allbäck Linseed Soap to clean Emulstion paint
Gradually, as the surface becomes brushes and hands.
matt, the grains of pigment slowly • Store brushes hanging in a tin of Raw
fall out and the surface becomes self- Linseed Oil. This oil can be used for
cleaning. impregnation.
White colours yellow more in dark • The paint can be spray painted undilu-
spaces. ted. High pressure – small mouthpiece.
Mixer for Fasade - Emulsion Paint
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Linus Wallpaint Perlon rollers work well on all surfaces
and hold a large amount of paint even
dry properly before painting a second,
about 24 hours.
of soapy water. Do not rinse down
the drain. Then wash rollers and brus-
The paint can be used on all interior
surfaces; timber, painted surfaces, if it is thin. Denser rollers don’t release Sometimes the drying time for the hes thoroughly with soap in the sink.
plaster, wallpaper, distemper, plaster- enough paint and will leave stripes at first coat can be extended as the lin- Leave the bucket of washing water
board, woven surfaces, etc. the edges. Test the roller first. The risk seed oil in the paint reacts with the to stand so that the paint sinks to the
Linus Wallpaint is ideal for touching up. of stripes in the painted surface is lo- surface. Wash and dry the roller bet- bottom. Pour away the water and dis-
The painted surface is washable. The wer the thinner the paint is. ween coats. The water that is pressed pose of the paint remains with the or-
drying time is approximately 24 hours. out of the roller during painting will dinary rubbish.
The paint comes in 6 basic colours Test paint to ensure the desired tex- leave light marks. This also applies to
which can be mixed with each other. ture. Dilute with water for a smoother paint that is not sufficiently stirred Linus as a filler
Packaging; White 1L and 3L tins. surface. If there are stripes or more when diluting. Paint at least two coats. Pour off the surface water. Do not
texture than you intended, let the stir the paint. It needs to be as thick
Before painting paint dry completely and sand the sur- as possible. If the paint is too thin to
The paint covers approximately 10 – face with sandpaper. Paint again with use as filler, add chalk. Use the paint to
15 sq.m./litre depending on the surface thinner paint. smooth joins in wallpaper and fill une-
and the desired texture. Linus Wall- Paint the edges of the wall first. Then ven areas. It can also be used as an un-
roll or brush the whole wall. Paint in Two coats on wood with Linus dercoat on entire walls. Leave to dry
paint is quite thick in the tin and can
be varied in a number of different ways. sections about 1 m at a time. The rol- and sand. Paint two coats as normal.
Therefore it is important to decide in ler/brush should be overflowing with
advance what you want the finished paint. Linus as whitewash
surface to look like and to do a test. When the paint is dry, it can give off Dilute the paint with about 30% wa-
Estimate approximately 3 litres of a strong smell of linseed oil. There is ter and brush on 2 – 3 coats with a
paint/10 sq.m. for two coats. a large amount of oil and water that soft, wide brush. The paint will also
The surface may “chalk” before it is has to oxidise and evaporate. This can bind with old whitewash.
fully covered. be irritating to the eyes. Make sure the
space is well ventilated! The smell will Linus for stencilling
If the surface is very absorbent, such gradually disappear. Let the first coat Linus Wallpaint used without thin-
as plaster, woven surfaces, etc., the ning or with the addition of chalk is
surface can be pre-treated with All- excellent for stencilling. Linus black
bäck Shellac Primer. Primer also stops and gold are contain slightly more oil
water damage, soot and nicotine from than the other shades. To avoid the
showing through. oil permeating the paint underneath,
After painting gold and black Linus Wallpaint can
Painting Pour new water on top of the surface be poured onto a paper plate during
Pour off the surface water. Stir the and top with a tightly fitting lid. Store painting. The paper will absorb any
paint carefully, ideally with a whisk. in a frost-free place. excess oil. When painting lines, use
If a hard skin has formed on the sur- The paint will keep for many years. tape designed for the purpose.
face of the paint, remove this first or However, paint that has been stored Cut in the edges on dry Linseed Oil Paint
pass the paint through a sieve or nylon for many years may need to be strai-
stocking before painting. The paint is ned before it is as good as new. The
quite thick in the tin so it is usually paint will only be completely cured
diluted with about 10 % water. after a few weeks so be careful with
wear and wiping it at the beginning.
Rinse rollers and brushes in a bucket
Linus Wallpaint and perlon rollers
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Linus and Linseed Oil Wax Different shades layer of wax should be applied and all
for furniture: All Linus Wallpaint colours can be excess wax wiped off.
Gives a tough, writable and silky smooth mixed with each other. Different sha- Remember that the result of treatment
surface. Use shellac on all knots. des can also be produced by adding intended to have a glazing effect is af-
Paint using Linus Wallpaint to achieve pigments for acrylic paints available fected by the absorbency of the timber
desired coverage. Dilute the paint with from art shops. Green umber gives the and the existing colour. The appea-
water to avoid visible brush strokes. white paint a good hue. Linus cannot rance produced by the wax will vary
Use a soft brush. Leave the paint to be mixed with Linseed Oil Paint. depending on the surface to which it
dry properly. Sand with fine sandpa- is applied. A sanded timber surface ab-
per if necessary. Linus paint and yellowing, etc. sorbs more wax and will gain a deeper
Polish with Linseed Oil Wax or Co- The paint will yellow slightly if it is Linseed Oil Wax on wood colour than a planed surface.
lour Wax. Leave to dry. Polish again. not exposed to light. In darker spaces, Surfaces which have previously been
Waxing and polishing can be repeated it can be a good idea to mix 10 – 20% Linus is also good for used or treated must be sanded well or
grey with white Linus paint. Papered ceilings the colour may be uneven. Test first!
until the desired effect is achieved.
Yellow marks will appear behind pic- Linus can be spray painted.
White Linus paint should be waxed
with white Colour Wax. The unco- tures, furniture, etc. but these will Shades and coverage
loured wax comes out slightly yellow. disappear on their own when the sur- If less colour is desired, Colour Wax
Use grey wax on white, sanded Linus face is once more exposed to light. Of Linseed Oil Wax can be mixed into plain Linseed Oil
course, marks can be painted over. Coverage approximately 50 sq.m. per litre. Wax to achieve the desired effect. The
paint to achieve an “antique” look. An
Linus Wallpaint can react chemically Brush off loose pigment/dirt or wash different wax shades can be mixed
alternative is to paint the first coat
with certain plastic surfaces. If this is with Allbäck Linseed Soap Extra. together. For a more even colour, add
with Linus in a darker shade, which
the case, the first coat will produce Rinse and leave to dry two coats of wax.
will then shine through when the
a stronger smell. After that the paint Apply a thin layer of wax with a coarse
paint is sanded.
will behave as normal. scouring sponge. Wipe off any excess.
Produces a water-repellent surface
and a new finish.
Otherwise use as Colour Wax.
Colour Wax
Coverage approximately 30 – 40 sq.m. per litre
Use
Surface treatment of untreated timber
or sanded Linus Wallpaint. The colour
wax produces a waxy, transparent, wi-
peable surface. Colours: white, grey,
brown, black, red, mahogany and oak.
Colour Wax is suitable for untreated
timber; floors, furniture, handicrafts,
timber ceilings, etc.
Drying time: 24 – 48 hours. The dry-
ing time may be longer for knots in
the timber depending on the resin
content in the knot and the thickness
of the wax layer. For this reason a thin
Linus wallparint Brickred. Maintain with Linseed Oil Wax Colorwax White on untreated timber
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Instructions • Empty out the whole pot and kne- mer. Apply with a brush. Leave to
Wash the floor/timber. Mix a small ad the whole lump of putty until dry for approximately 30 minutes.
amount of ammonia into the washing soft before use. Ideally use at room Hot air can reduce the drying time
water. Use approximately 100 ml ammo- temperature. to a few minutes. Sand and paint.
nia to 10 litres of water. The ammonia • Brush shellac into the putty rebates • Can also be used as a sealant to
makes it easier for the water to be absor- before glazing. This prevents the protect against nicotine or water
bed if the surface is greasy. The ammonia oil from leaching into the wood. damage or to prepare a highly ab-
also makes it easier for the wax to be ab- • If the putty is too sticky, knead it sorbent surface for painting with
sorbed by knots in the timber. Leave to on a piece of card. e.g. Linus Wallpaint.
dry. Sand off the raised grain with a fine • If it is too hard, heat it.
sandpaper. Vacuum/dry the surface. • The putty must be painted over
within 24 hours or after about a
Apply the wax with a cloth or a coarse week.
sponge. Work in the direction of the Paint all coats out onto the glass
• The putty can be stored in the
grain a few boards at a time. Leave freezer.
• Thinned putty consisting of a few
the wax to absorbed for about 15 – 20 Linseed Soap drops of turpentine mixed into the
minutes. Wipe off the excess with a pH approximately 9.5 undiluted putty can be used to temporarily
towel, ideally towelling. It should be • For hands, kitchens, bathrooms, seal cracked rebates. Apply with a
possible to walk/touch the wax sur- brushes, timber/stone, plastic brush and dry with paper once it
face immediately without marking floors, benches, stain removal, etc. goes sticky. Paint immediately.
the wax. If the wax is left to dry for • For normal cleaning: Use 100 ml • Paint all coats out onto the glass
several hours, machine treatment will soap to a bucket of water. pane about 2 cm. When the paint
be necessary to bring out the surface. • For new or sanded timber floors: is dry wet the glass with soft soap
A small amount of pigment will come Moisten the floor with cold water Thinned Putty temporarily seal cracked rebates.
water. Cut in the paint and leave
off on socks/fingers before the wax has to avoid marks. Scrub with undilu- Linseed Soap Extra
2 mm on the glass pane.
dried. Too much wax will produce a ted Linseed Soap. Wipe dry. Floors • For cleaning very dirty surfaces,
sticky surface with uneven shine. Lea- that have been treated with soap or Primer e.g. sooty stove glass or for cleaning
ve the wax to dry for 24 - 48 hours. lye cannot be painted with Linseed • To achieve a high surface finish before painting.
Waxing is complete. Oil Paint. when painting carpentry. • Apply with spray, sponge or brush.
Depending on the quality of the tim- • Stains on textiles: Rub in with • Primer for interior and exterior Leave to work. Rinse off before the
ber and its absorption, the surface may a little water and leave to stand. painted surfaces. Stir in enough surface dries.
need a second coat of wax. Sand with Wash in a washing machine. chalk to make a thick, paintable pri-
fine sandpaper if necessary. Add a se- • Cleaning/rust protection of fit-
cond coat of wax. It may be useful to tings: Boil rusty fittings in 50%
use uncoloured Linseed Oil Wax as the soap, 50% water. Leave to cool
final coat as it is greasier than the Co- overnight. Rinse and dry.
lour Wax and slightly easier to polish.
Linseed Putty
Polishing • Linseed Putty is made from cold-
Leave the wax to dry properly. Check pressed raw, cleaned and filtred lin-
that the wax has also dried in the knots. seed oil and chalk.
Polish with a cloth or a nylon stocking. • Old hard Linseed Putty is as good
Electric polishers can also be used. as new after a few seconds in a mi-
crowave on full power.
Primer as a sealant Wet the glass and cut in the paint
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Organic Linseed Oil Paint LI
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Organic Linus Wallpaint
For wood, metal, plastic and previously painted For all interior surfaces. Fire safe and very durable.
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clean and dry surfaces. Exterior and interior.
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White Vintage White Old White Silver Grey Sea Mist White Grey Light Lime Three Green
NCS 0300-N NCS 0502-Y NCS 0502-G50Y NCS 1502-Y NCS 2502-Y NCS 0502-Y NCS 1502-G50Y NCS 2010-G80Y
50663 50096 50236 50007 50008
Oyster Green Parchment Old Gold Antique Gold Custard 50318 50329 50324
NCS 3005-G50Y NCS 1010-Y20R NCS 5030-Y10R NCS 3060-Y10R NCS 1030-Y20R Linseed Blue Barley White Mocha Beige
NCS 2010-B NCS 0907-Y10R NCS 2005-Y20R
Organic Pigmented Wax – Stain. Quick drying
50094 50152 50011 50012 50095 For floor, furniture and wood paneling.
Barley White Buttermilk Holkham Green Spruce Green Wild Sage
NCS 0510-Y20R NCS 0520-Y30R NCS 8005-G50Y NCS 7010-G30Y NCS 4020-G30Y
50349 50154 50549 White 50552 Grey 50660 Mole
50013 50603 50606
Lichen Chrome Oxide Green Green Umber Verona Brown Houghton Brown
NCS 4010-G50Y NCS 5040-G30Y NCS 8010-G90Y NCS 8005-Y20R NCS 7010-Y10R
50010 50014 50052 50114 50239
50558 Black 50020 Naturell 50614 Oak
Chocolate Brick Red Iron Primer Old Red Old Rose
NCS 7020-Y70R NCS 4550-Y80R NCS 5040-Y80R NCS 6030-Y80R NCS 3020-Y90R
Note: Risk of self-
ignition in porous
material. Burn rags,
50238 50105 50202 50220 50006 etc. or soak in water.
Old Blue Linseed Blue Ice Blue Graphite Grey Black
NCS 7020-B NCS 4020-B10G NCS 1005-B50GB NCS 7500-N NCS 9000-N 50555 Brown 50616 Mahogney
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Bjäresjö Skola: paint factory, store, shop and classroom
ALLBÄCK
LINOLJEPRODUKTER AB
Bjäresjö Skola
Ö. Balkåkravägen 18
271 91 Ystad, Sweden
Tel +46 (0)411 602 02
E-mail: allback@allbackpaint.com
www.allbackpaint.com
Painting windows and windowsills
Retailers
On our website
you will find:
Referenses and Inspiration
Ystad-Tryck AB, tfn 0411-786 50
Instructions, safety data sheets,
emission tests, statements
from authorities and articles.
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