20 liter carafe of linseed oil without drying agent.
Ideal for treating beehive wood.
If you want the wood to dry before you can add a blotter, available
blotter from a 1 liter pot .
Features Summary:- Product: Flaxseed oil.
- Finish: smooth.
- Format: 20 liters.
- Yield: 12m² / liter (depending on the type of wood).
Definition of linseed oil: Linseed
oil is obtained from flax seeds by pressing them in a cold process.
It is used to protect the wood of the hives from the outside, being a natural and traditional way in beekeeping for years and at the same time economical.
It is also used to make iron powder hive paints of gray and even other colors.
Properties:
- Natural product to paint your hives.
- Provides a beautiful color and shine to dark woods.
- Yellows light woods like pine.
- Wood waterproofing.
- Good protection of the wood of the hive.
- Nourish the wood of the hive.
- Helps prevent wood from splitting and curving in the open.
- Helps prevent wood insect attack.
How to use:
- Prepare the wood by sanding it or at least cleaning it.
- There can be no remains of other products, especially fat.
- Apply with a brush or roller in thin layers.
- At least 2 coats are recommended.
- The time to dry to the touch is approximately 12 hours between one coat and another.
- It is advisable to let it dry at least 24 hours before the last coat.
- It is recommended to paint the hives once a year in temperate climates.
- It is recommended to paint the hives once every two years in cold climates.
- It can be diluted in white spirit for a smoother painting.