Linseed oil paint?

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Any thoughts on linseed oil paint for exterior woodwork. The windows on our 1915 house are due a paint (we hoped we would get longer but it looks like the last time wasn’t primed properly). I’m really considering linseed paint based on its durability and possibly being a better choice for the wood, but I don’t have any experience. It looks as though the biggest issue is getting back to bare wood, but that looks like it might not be an issue here (big chunks peeling off). If you have experience please let me know - I’ve watched all the marketing videos and read countless articles already!

Anyone?

I wouldnt use anything else on my period property. Alot of trades will dismiss Linseed as it takes a few thin coats and can take a long time to dry compared to modern ‘quick’ drying paint but it is a superior product that should keep your timber windows good for decades. First coat it with linseed oil. Smells amazing.

Thank you! What is your experience of repainting it? How long does it last? We have 9 bay windows so it will be a costly mistake if it doesn’t work...

Like I said, it takes patience to use and days between coats which why trades don't like it but it’s easy to use. It will keep your windows in top condition allowing moisture to escape not trapped in like a modern ‘waterproof’ paint. There is a reason listed properties and heritage places use linseed, if you're unsure why not get some samples and do a quick test. Dont believe any tradesman that says linseed is rubbish, they just wont to use it as it is time consuming! We have painted all our bay windows and timber fascias and front door. Took a long time but worth it.

Oh should out last modern paints by 2 to 3 times. Teknos is a pretty good brand if youre unconvinced by linseed and want a more modern approach or if youre just looking to do it quickly not for longevity. Good luck!

Isn't this essentially the same as oil paint (as in for canvas)? I should imagine it will be very effective and the colour will be beautiful.

@jennyj123 I'm following with interest as we're moving into our new house at the end of the month. It's a late Victorian townhouse with timber sashes.

I know the frames were painted with Dulux Weathershield which is latex based, so I want to remove and repaint with linseed paint to swerve problems with the frames rotting if left unattended.

Anyone with experience of removing latex paint from lots of frames insitu? I noticed on Brouns paint Co they sell infra red heat guns but I don't know if it's too big of a task to tackle with a heat gun?

I too am interested in the infrared lamp!

We just used a heat gun from B&Q and wrapped some cardboard in tin foil to protect the glass. You dont want to overheat the paint or the glazing as it can crack. Just warm it up and get a scraper then sand it off.

Sash windows are designed to be completely taken apart and serviced and painted from the inside once they have been removed. However, painting the outside of a window can require lots of leaning out from height in awkward position so if you're not comfortable with doing that, a small scaffold tower makes things easier - or have someone hold you to prevent you from falling out!

Consider draft proofing the windows if you're doing all that at the same time, a joiner or window specialist can do the draft proofing for approx £150- £200 per window or you can buy a kit and DIY it.

MissLemon18 Once you have learnt to take out one sash you will be confident to do the others. Start on a small one, perhaps on ground floor. The Victorians would service and paint their own windows and it is simple once you got the hang of it. Draft proofing, glazing and getting the sash cords running smoothly can be tricky though.