Organic Boiled Linseed Oil - 500ml
Composition & Ingredients
Use & Suitability
Use & Suitability
Delivery & Service
Delivery & Service
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DELIVERY
All orders are sent from North Yorkshire without any additional taxes or charges.
ORDERS OVER £50
FREE Priority Delivery with Royal Mail 24hr* or DHL Next Working Day.
Order by 1pm Mon - Fri for DHL.
Order by 4pm Mon- Fri or 11am Saturday for Royal Mail
Royal Mail: Saturday is a standard working day. Sunday delivery: They deliver in most areas on a Sunday for orders collected Saturday lunchtime and sent on 24hr tracked.
DHL deliver Monday - Friday, at peak seasonal times and in some areas they deliver Saturday, this is not something in our control and do not advise you to rely on this. Use Royal Mail for weekend delivery.
Signed for - this is the same as Royal Mail tracked 24hr with the inclusion of a signature on delivery. These parcels will not be left if you are out.
ORDERS UNDER £50
STANDARD DELIVERY Royal Mail, 3-5 working days: £3.95
PRIORITY DELIVERY Royal Mail tracked 24hr or DHL Next Working Day: £4.95
LOCAL DELIVERY
FREE - We delivery locally on a Thursday. Order value above £15 for free delivery. If you shipping postcode is within our catchment this will be offered to you at the checkout.
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*ISLANDS & HIGHLANDS & NI Tracked Royal Mail 24hr or 48hr: Deliveries may take longer, this is beyond our control.
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COLLECTION
FREE from our warehouse in North Yorskhire.
Monday - Friday 8:30- 4:30pm and Saturday morning 8:30 - 11:30am.
- Size
- 500g
- Dimensions
- 500ml
- Natural origin
- 100% Natural Origin Ingredients
Organic Boiled Linseed Oil - 500ml
Traditional Material
Linseed oil has been used across Europe for centuries as a wood preservative and finishing oil. It also forms the basis of many traditional paints, varnishes and protective coatings.
Its simplicity and reliability have made it one of the most widely used natural finishes for wood and porous materials.
NOTE: Boiled linseed oil should be applied in thin coats and allowed to dry fully between applications. Cloths may get hot
Traditional Wood Protection
Boiled linseed oil is a traditional treatment used to nourish and protect wood, cork and porous surfaces. Derived from flax seeds, the oil penetrates deep into the fibres of the material, enhancing the natural grain while providing protection against moisture and dirt.
Unlike surface varnishes that form a hard film, linseed oil soaks into the wood and dries within the fibres themselves. This preserves the natural appearance of the material while allowing it to remain breathable.
For centuries linseed oil has been used to maintain furniture, wooden tools, worktops and architectural timber.
Why Linseed Oil Works
Linseed oil is a drying oil. When exposed to air it slowly oxidises and polymerises, forming a stable protective layer within the wood fibres.
Boiling the oil accelerates this drying process, allowing it to cure more quickly than raw linseed oil. The result is a durable finish that nourishes the material while improving resistance to moisture and wear.
Because the oil penetrates the surface rather than forming a thick coating, treated wood can continue to expand and contract naturally.
Typical Uses
Wood Care
• furniture and worktops
• wooden tools and handles
• chopping boards and butcher blocks
• interior timber and joinery
Stone & Terracotta
Traditionally applied to porous stone and terracotta tiles to deepen colour and improve resistance to staining.
Household Maintenance
• restoring dry or weathered wood
• enhancing natural grain and colour
• protecting porous materials from moisture and dirt
