Cob: Too much linseed oil

Fri Aug 22 18:31:05 CDT 2003

Hi Ed, 

I did use boiled linseed oil. However the only kind we can get up here states that it puts additives in to create a double boiled effect. I used a varathane floor mop to apply the linseed oil over the semi rough floor. This applies a lot more than the rollers I used before. Also I did not thin the linseed oil. That combination caused the problem. 

The floor has had a 16" fan on for over a month with 2 windows on different walls open. I wish I could find a solvent that will remove partially hardened linseed oil. Paint thinner or methyl alcohol are not strong enough to do the job. The door to the rest of the house is closed so there is some but not a lot of smell of the floor until you enter the room. We were living in the house while fixing it up this summer. 

Thanks for your reply.

Regards,
Will

-----Original Message-----
From: Raduazo at aol.com [mailto:Raduazo at aol.com]
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 9:11 AM
To: Firstbrook, Will; coblist at deatech.com
Subject: Re: Cob: Too much linseed oil

Will,
        I do not know how to fix your problem, but I think I know what caused your problem. Did you use regular linseed oil instead of boiled linseed oil? There is a big difference. You should use only boiled linseed oil.
       You might try mopping with a solvent and then reapplying the correct stuff, but make sure you have plenty of ventilation. I would even consider leaving the house unoccupied while stripping and applied the new stuff.
Ed 

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<DIV><SPAN class=709381823-22082003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Hi Ed, 
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<DIV><SPAN class=709381823-22082003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I did 
use boiled linseed oil. However the only kind we can get up here states that it 
puts additives in to create a double boiled effect. I used a varathane floor mop 
to apply the linseed oil over the semi rough floor. This applies a lot more than 
the rollers I used before. Also I did not thin the linseed oil. That combination 
caused the problem. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=709381823-22082003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The 
floor has had a 16" fan on for over a month with 2 windows on different walls 
open. I wish I could find a solvent that will remove partially hardened linseed 
oil. Paint thinner or methyl alcohol are not strong enough to do the job. The 
door to the rest of the house is closed so there is some but not a lot of smell 
of the floor until you enter the room. We were living in the house while fixing 
it up this summer. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=709381823-22082003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Thanks 
for your reply.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=709381823-22082003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2>Regards,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=709381823-22082003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2>Will</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Raduazo at aol.com 
[mailto:Raduazo at aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, August 22, 2003 9:11 
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  FAMILY="SANSSERIF">Will,<BR>        I do 
  not know how to fix your problem, but I think I know what caused your problem. 
  Did you use regular linseed oil instead of boiled linseed oil? There is a big 
  difference. You should use only boiled linseed 
  oil.<BR>       You might try mopping with a 
  solvent and then reapplying the correct stuff, but make sure you have plenty 
  of ventilation. I would even consider leaving the house unoccupied while 
  stripping and applied the new stuff.<BR>Ed</FONT> 
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