Tried & True Wood Finish

Tried and True Wood Finish is a collection of natural wood finishes made from linseed oil. They have 3 clear finishes and have just added a stain and finish product. All their products are 100% natural with no petroleum, no solvent and no heavy metal driers. They are 0-VOC and are safe for food and skin contact.

What is linseed oil?

Linseed oil is made from flax seeds. There are 3 main types of linseed oil sold.

Raw linseed oil takes a long time to cure from 2-10 weeks.

Polymerized linseed oil is made by heating the oil which makes it thinner and dry faster. Polymerized linseed oil is harder then raw linseed oil.

Boiled linseed oil usually has additives that help with drying. 

Linseed oil is no toxic and food safe.

Tried & True Wood finish has made 4 products using linseed oil as the base.

Danish Oil is made of just polymerized linseed oil.

Original Wood Finish is made from a blend of polymerized linseed oil and beeswax  providing extra protection against water and other liquids. 

Varnish Oil is made with linseed oil and the addition of pine resin. This makes a durable scratch resistant surface.

Stain and Finish is made with polymerized linseed oil and earth pigments. This creates a finish and stain  in one.

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