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Q: Can linseed oil be thinned with mineral spirits?
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What type of thinner is used for oil varnish?

Oil-based poly varnish is thinned with mineral spirits. Water-based poly varnish is thinned with water. And polyurethane car paint is thinned with reducer.


What do you add to linseed oil to dilute it?

For painting purposes, linseed oil is sometimes thinned with turpentine.


What is difference between linseed oil and mineral spirits?

Linseed oil is a natural oil derived from flax seeds, commonly used as a binder in oil-based paints and as a wood finish. Mineral spirits, on the other hand, is a petroleum-derived solvent used for thinning oil-based paints, cleaning paintbrushes, and degreasing surfaces. While linseed oil adds luster and acts as a drying agent in coatings, mineral spirits help in paint application, cleanup, and thinning.


Which is the best oil for teak?

Usually a mix of Tung Oil and Boiled Linseed Oil with mineral spirits to thin.


What linseed oil is best for oil paintings Raw or Boiled?

Boiled Linseed Oil has drying agents formulated into the product after "cooking" to hasten drying. Raw Linseed Oil takes 10-14 days to dry but has a thicker more durable finish than Boiled Linseed Oil does because it has been thinned with other chemicals and products.


Can linseed oil be used to seal concrete?

Linseed oil is a traditional PRESERVATIVE and has been used for centuries for concrete, masonry, wood and metal. You would mix it 1 parts linseed to 2 parts turpentine (not mineral spirits), but the mixture would vary. You want to used boiled linseed oil, not raw linseed oil (check the label). Note this is not a SEALANT but a preservative- if you are doing your garage or basement floor, try something else! Also be careful- the tools and rags you use can spontaneously combust (i.e.: burst into flame, no kidding!) when being used with linseed oil. Check the Wikipedia page for details under "Linseed Oil"


Is linoleum a mineral?

No, linoleum is not a mineral. It is a type of flooring material made from natural materials such as linseed oil, cork dust, wood flour, and mineral fillers.


What is a liquid for diluting paint?

There is more than one kind of paint. Latex paints can be thinned with water. Oil based paints are thinned with linseed oil or turpentine. Solvent based lacquers are thinned with lacquer thinner. Suggest you check the label, and visit a paint store for advice.


Is chain oil good to use on wood decks?

No, use heated mineral oil or linseed oil, or a polyurethane sealer.


Is oil in salad dressing a suspension colloid or solution?

Oil-based paints tend to separate into layers over time. The pigment molecules are suspended in a solvent of linseed oil and mineral spirits. Oil-based paints are suspensions. Water-based paints such as latex paint are colloids.


What is a good substitute for minwax wood conditioner?

Purchase "natural" color in the oil stain line. This is clear oil without any colorant. Thin this down with mineral spirits about 50/50. The idea is to flood this on the surface first and wipe it off. Then apply your colored wood stain. Since the wood is somewhat filled up with the natural oil, the penetration of the colored stain will be more even. An even less expensive way to make this is to substitute "boiled linseed oil" for the natural stain in the mix. Here I would go with a mix of at least 2 parts mineral spirits to 1 part linseed oil, since the linseed oil is heavier to start with. The trade-off using this "conditioner" is that you are not going to get as strong a color overall on the piece.


Can you use gasoline to clean oil based paint on brush?

It may work as gasoline is powerful, but its not ideal. Try linseed oil.