[Cob] Re: Question regarding boiled linseed oil

[Barbara Roemer]

Yes, let it dry completely if it is now showing signs of drying in patches.
The Steens' latest thinking on floor finishing is that it is unnecessary to
dilute the oil in progressively greater or lesser amounts relative to
thinner.  Just put the oil on, wipe it off, let it dry, and do it again
until the floor stops absorbing oil.  Heating the oil gently in a water bath
is recommended both for better penetration and because the water bath will
prevent your flaming the oil.  The Steens will have a new floor book out
this year, and have said they'd like to suck back in a lot of the info in
their first book - always the way with folks who continue seeking the best
means of doing things.

Barbara