Pine Tar Test Kit
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Description
This test kit is designed to help with learning the nuances of the pine tar and linseed oil material, used separately and together in different mixing ratios for staining and protecting surfaces as well as for testing application methods and strategies for a particular project before diving in.
The kit is ideal for anyone at any level who wants to learn the material and do tests before proceeding with a project.
Kit Contents
- 100 mL Pine Tar (choose your colour)
- 100 mL Purified Linseed Oil (choose Raw or Boiled)
- 1-inch Natural Bristle Chip Brush
Application
Apply Pine Tar to bare wood or to wood that was formerly treated with Pine Tar or natural oil, such as Purified Linseed Oil.
Clean the surface with Linseed Soap and water to remove dust and dirt from the wood with a brush. Rinse well and allow to dry.
Pine Tar comes concentrated and can be applied on its own or diluted. There are many old recipes. For most applications on wood, we like to mix 50/50 with Purified Linseed Oil and apply the mixture warm (approx. 60ºC) and to a warm surface in order to avoid the need for solvents. This helps to promote penetration into the wood for a long-lasting result. Adjust the ratio according to your project.
The approximate spread rate of this pine tar mixture is 60-100 sqft per litre, depending on the mixing ratio, density, smoothness, and overall condition of the substrate. It is also important to consider the environmental conditions. See the Auson Technical Data Sheet below for more detail.
Minimum operating temperature: 10-15ºC on the surface and in the air. Beware of invisible condensation on surfaces below 15ºC.
Drying can take from several days to several weeks depending on the weather and other environmental conditions as well as on the condition of the surface and its porosity.
Notes
Raw Linseed Oil is a deep penetrating oil that is slow to dry. It must be well absorbed by the timber and is well suited to most projects, including wooden facades and roofs. Boiled Linseed Oil is a drying oil that can become hard and form a film on the surface after several coats and is well suited to projects where a faster drying time and harder finish is desired, such as walked-on surfaces.
Genuine Pine Tar is a product of nature that is viscous and sticky, where the viscosity may range slightly from batch to batch.
Documents
Visit our Documents & Knowledge page for more information on our Pine Tar and Linseed Oil products:
- Product Details
- Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Publications
Using this on a 1928 log cabin in northern Minnesota has proven to be a really effective covering for logs that are exposed to northeast winds coming off of Lake Superior. It also provides protection against snow that gets compacted against the logs. Our family is very happy with the results
I prepared all shingles and clapboard before contractor applied to outside of house as original shingles were being replaced. No need now for repainting the outside of the house which is exposed to extreme weather on the Atlantic coast. This stain is a perfect solution! Only the window and door trim is painted with Sage linseed oil paints with addition of zinc oxide for sun protection.
First time using pine tar. The smell is incredible. Like a BBQ or campfire. Applied it on all the exposed wood on my sailboat. Looks great! Let's see how long it lasts and how it weather's.
J’aime bien la couleur et la facilité d’application.
I have been a customer of Sage restoration since 2018. Have used their paint, putty and other linseed oil products regularly, in fact daily during the week. Working with natural products can have a few more challenges, however I have received expert advice from both Michael and John and have been extremely happy with the results. For example, I had a roofer paint my steel barn roof every few years with whatever environmentally unfriendly paint he normally used. It didn't last. I convinced him to use the Allback paint and it has lasted a lot longer, and it still looks great. We have used the pine tar carried by Sage Restoration instead of using pressure treated wood which is bad for the environment. I have painted the inside of my house, our barn windows and many many projects, I could go on and on. But anyway if you care about not putting nasty chemicals onto the walls of your home or other projects, I highly recommend the products that Sage Restoration carries. As an added bonus their shipping is very quick, often the next day !!