Is Le Tonkinois varnish any good?
Really is a superb product. S.T. I have all my cockpit varnish to do, and out of all the varnishes I’ve used Le Tonkinois No1 has proved to be the best by far, it’s easy to use and gives the best finish I’ve seen so far, after seven years on my last boat it still looked as good as new.
How do you use Le Tonkinois?
Ideal to apply a “primer” coat of Le Tonkinois Bio Impression Primer, a combination of several highly resinous oils, or the Viking Purified Raw Linseed Oil on a clean, dry bare wood surface. Allow “primer” to dry fully before the application of multiple coats of Linseed Oil Varnish.
What is linseed oil varnish?
After hardening, linseed oil varnish forms a water-repellent protective layer made of linoxin. This layer is called ‘varnish’, coming out of French ‘Vernis’, in German ‘lacquer’. Art uses oil paints made from pigmented linseed oil and other additives that lead to the varnish layer on the canvas.
How many coats does Le Tonkinois have?
Le Tonkinois Varnish Specifications
| Ingredients | Linseed oil 40%, Synthetic resin (*long alkyd ester oil) 60%. |
|---|---|
| Number of coats | 3 or 4 |
| Aspect | Semi glossy, add Gelomat to last coat for matt or satin finish. |
| Odour | Low, does not contain harmful products. |
| Electrical resistance | High. |
Where is Le Tonkinois made?
France
Le Tonkinois Linseed Oil Varnish is made from pure linseed oil and tung oil, cooked in a proprietary process by the same family in France since 1906.
Does linseed oil make wood waterproof?
There are three surefire ways to waterproof your wood for years to come. Use linseed or Tung oil to create a beautiful and protective hand-rubbed finish. Seal the wood with coating of polyurethane, varnish, or lacquer. Finish and waterproof wood simultaneously with a stain-sealant combo.
Can you mix linseed oil with tung oil?
The standard mixture is 1/3 Boiled Linseed Oil or Tung Oil, 1/3 thinner (mineral spirits, paint thinner, turpentine, naptha), and 1/3 varnish (poly, spar, etc..). Now the blend mentioned in Brian’s question involved using both linseed oil and tung oil. That’s a bit redundant.
Does linseed oil leave a shiny finish?
Like other finishes, linseed oil brings out wood’s hidden color and exaggerates discoloration, only more so. But unlike a glossy finish that highlights faults, this oil leaves the wood with a dry, dull texture that tends to subdue an uneven or patchy-looking surface.