Talking Materials w/Gunnar Ottosson of Ottosson Linseed Oil Paint

[@leetawilhite8405]

Thank you for sharing this! I hope you’ll share more about the Mt. Vernon project. It makes complete sense that Mr. Ottosson started as an artist because his linseed oil paints are not only beautiful but a pleasure to work with. And they are durable! I live in SoCal where a five year old (latex) paint job is literally flaking off my 1947 house; it’s crazy to think of how much it will cost to continually repaint it! So about a year ago I tested Ottosson paint on one window sill, to see how it holds up. It has bonded to the wood and still looks fantastic, so we’ll use it to repaint the outside of our house, and on a long list of interior reno projects. I’m so grateful for this product, and for Earth+Flax making it available!

[@Earthandflaxstudio]

So great to hear you are enjoying the materials and pleased with the results of your tests. Big difference in how the natural, linseed oil-based paints interact with the substrate vs. modern coatings. There is just so much peeling paint around the country! Reach out to [e-mail] with additional questions once you get underway with your exterior project.

[@leetawilhite8405]

Thank you, will do!

[@GreenBuildingNetwork]

Great Video!

[@Earthandflaxstudio]

Thanks! @GreenBuildingNetwork has been inspiring me to make more content.

[@GreenBuildingNetwork]

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[@oldsoulsound]

I did my first project using Ottoson Linseed oil paint on an old door with 100years of paint on it. I have many projects coming up that I will be using this paint on.

[@Earthandflaxstudio]

Excellent! Sounds like you are on a roll. Don't hesitate to reach out via [e-mail] with project/product questions.

[@Historicdoor]

How did you remove the old paint from your door? I assume it was lead paint?

[@debluetailfly]

Haven't tried Ottosson Brand yet. Have used another. I tried it on some shelves, but it stayed a bit sticky even after long drying time. Anything I would sit on them would stick. Then I thought to use a couple of coats of wax over the paint - no more sticking. It is much healthier to use natural oil and pigments, instead of the plastics and sythetics used in nearly every house.

[@Earthandflaxstudio]

Sounds like you trouble-shot that issue well! Try Ottosson at some point as it does dry a little harder that some other Linseed Oil Paint brands. Can be used for furniture, floors, etc. without additives or top-coating with wax or varnish. May give you a little more versatility ; )

[@trondsi]

Is there a big difference between Ottosson and Allback? I've been using Allback but I'm just curious (Ottosson seems to be a bit more expensive at least where I'm ordering from)

[@erikeriksson4119]

We discontinued the Allback about 8 years ago due to the issues of not adding the zinc to the linseed oil paint at the factory. Linseed oil paint must contain zinc to work over time. Ottosson linseed oil paint is not expensive. Acrylic paint is expensive as it cause so much damage and it turns to micro and nano plastic.

[@Earthandflaxstudio]

Thanks for reaching out. Ottosson and Allback as very similar in formulation. Both are 100% petrochemical and solvent-free. The biggest difference is that Ottosson formulates all their paint colors with zinc, a natural fungicide that creates a slightly harder painted finish. This may have changed in recent years but Allback sells the Zinc Additive separate and the user/painter can add as needed. Too much zinc creates a brittle paint and too little isn't effective so we work with the Ottosson and Viking brands that come pre-formulated to make it easier. We do recommend adding the zinc additive to Allback paint colors in North America. Hope this is helpful! Reach out to [e-mail] with additional questions.

[@trondsi]

@@Earthandflaxstudio Thanks! I will check your products next time I need to order some paints.