Wood was, is and will be the most aesthetic and natural way of interior decoration. But, unfortunately, its service life is short. Modern finishing materials have higher performance, but they cannot be called environmentally friendly. In order for the tree to retain its appearance for a long time, it is treated with various compounds.
The drying oil also belongs to such means. In recent years, this paintwork material has faded into the background due to the abundance of various analogues. But, having learned all the advantages of such a wood coating, you are unlikely to choose anything else. In the article you will learn in detail about what drying oil is, what types of it exist and how to use it correctly. And here are tips for making the right choice.
Olifa natural: what is it?
In order for wooden surfaces to have a beautiful and glossy look, they must be coated with a special solution. Drying oil is one of them.
Wood has always been the most popularmaterial for interior decoration. Its appearance fascinates, gives the room luxury. Recently, eco-style interior design has become increasingly popular. Wood is the essential material here. It can be everywhere: walls, flooring, furniture, accessories.
To keep all this beauty for a long time, you need to choose a high-quality composition for coating the surface. Drying oil natural here occupies a leading position. It is worth noting that the material is not cheap, but very high quality and also absolutely safe.
The appearance of drying oil is somewhat reminiscent of resin. This is a composition that has a color from yellow to cherry, thick and viscous in consistency. After applying the composition to the surface, a film is formed that acts as a protective coating.
Fields of drying oil application
The main use of drying oil is the processing of wood and products to prevent decay. This coating makes wooden elements more resistant to moisture and insects. Due to the property of drying oil to form a dense film on the treated surface, the service life of wooden products increases noticeably.
Natural drying oil is used both for interior and exterior treatment. This can be flooring, decor elements, furniture, window frames, doors. Furniture processing can also be done before restoration. This will help to freshen up the material and give it a bright color again.
Often drying oil is used for priming metal surfaces. This is done beforepainting.
Surface must be cleaned before coating. Drying oil is applied in 2-3 layers. Complete drying of the composition occurs during the day. It is best to apply the material with a wide brush or roller, which must be disposed of after the work is completed. The room should be thoroughly ventilated, as drying oil has a fairly persistent smell.
Composition of drying oil and technical characteristics
In accordance with GOST, drying oil should have a composition of only two components: linseed oil and desiccants in a percentage ratio of 97/3. These norms make drying oil the safest and most environmentally friendly compound for wood processing.
Drying oil (according to GOST) linen is produced as follows. Linseed oil is processed at high temperatures. At the same time, it acquires an almost transparent color. And only after that it is mixed with desiccants. The following substances may be the last ones:
- lead;
- manganese;
- cob alt.
These additives help the composition of natural drying oil dry quickly on the surface. Depending on the amount of driers in the content, the time for complete drying varies from a day to a week.
If any other additives are indicated in the drying oil, then you should not buy it. This may not be safe. Such compounds are synthetic and can only be used for outdoor wood treatment.
Technical characteristics of natural drying oil are regulated by GOST 7931-76. They aremust meet the following criteria:
- Complete drying at an average temperature of 20 degrees during the day.
- Mild fragrance that fades within hours.
- The composition should become transparent after settling for 24 hours.
Natural drying oil
This is the purest and safest compound. It has a pleasant fragrance that dissipates within a day. It is very easy to cover wood with such a composition. The consistency is runny but thick. The color of the product can be from light yellow to cherry.
The basis of this type of drying oil is plant oil. Most often it is flax or sunflower. This species can be polymerized and oxidized. The latter option is not entirely successful, since the surface covered with such a composition quickly ages. The most common drying oil is natural linen. Most often used for indoor work.
Natural linseed drying oil is somewhat more expensive than sunflower-based oil. But this does not mean that the second option is worse. It's just that more affordable raw materials are used for production.
Olifa Oksol
This type of drying oil differs from the natural one in that, in addition to the standard components, a solvent is added to the composition - white spirit. The composition is prescribed in GOST 190 78: oils - 55%, driers - 5%, white spirit - 40%.
The biggest disadvantage of this composition is the pungent and persistent smell. There are no external differences from a natural remedy, but the price of drying oil of this type is much lower. Can be used for both outdoor and outdoor work.
Combined drying oil
This type is made by mixing different oils or linseed oil formulations. Used to make paint. Does not serve as a solvent. It has several brands: K2, K3, K4, K5 and K12. Color, composition and complete drying time depend on the brand.
Alkyd drying oil
Alkyd drying oil is used as part of paints. Its cost is much lower than other types of drying oil, so it is more popular.
Composite drying oil
This compound is for outdoor use. This is due to the fact that the composite drying oil has an unpleasant and pungent odor, which is almost impossible to weather. The surface treated with this composition has low performance, both decorative and protective. Rarely used.
Selection Tips
You always want a wood product to retain its properties and appearance for as long as possible. To get this combination, use the advice of experts in choosing a product:
- At the price of drying oil, which contains natural oils, it may not be available to everyone, but the result is more than worthy. Used mainly for interior decoration. Products that are treated with this composition outdoors require constant updating. This is not only impractical, but also costly.
- Oxol forms a strong thin film on the surface. But, unfortunately, it is not able to protect the tree from pests. The cost of such materi altimes lower than natural drying oil. It is used both for external, and for internal works. Absolutely safe during operation and operation. The only drawback is the unpleasant and pungent smell.
- Synthetic drying oils such as composite drying oils can be harmful to he alth and should only be used outdoors. For safety when working with this material, it is worth using a respirator, gloves and clothing with closed sleeves.
All of the above tips on choosing natural drying oil for wood coating will help you get a good and high-quality product that will serve you for many years and will delight you with its appearance.
