Jeffrey Abrams 14 Report post Posted March 4, 2005 Has anyone used just linseed oil for protecting a fence. Are there any drawbacks, or problems I should be aware of. Any advantages? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 JFife 14 Report post Posted March 4, 2005 Bad idea--basically has all of the drawbacks of a linseed stain, without the mildecides. Save it for an inside project, jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Celeste 341 Report post Posted March 4, 2005 Mildew food!!!!!! Listen to Jon - he knows what he's talking about :) Celeste Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted March 4, 2005 I concur with jon and celeste, linseed oil by itself is not intended for outdoor use. It darkens wood and moisturizes it, but unprotected by a varnish or one of the urathane's will lead to mildew proliferation. Linseed oil which is derived from flaxseed is a natural food for mildew. There are mildewcides available as additives but these are meant for paint for the most part. Save your money and buy a premanufactured preservative/oil that is designed for outdoor use. .02 Rod~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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