M. Luebstorff

Teak flagpole and ladder steps oil varnished

I’m experimenting with Deks Olje a oil varnish on my teak flag pole and ladder steps. I removed the old varnish and preped the pieces using the cleaner, D.1 and D.2 the oil varnish. I put six coats of oil varnish on for maximum longevity. No job is to small! My next project is refinishing teak floor boards for a thirty foot O’Day. I left these pieces out to gage how they hold up over time. The before shot of the flag pole shows just four months of exposure in the harsh marine environment. My method works and will provide years of durability with less work down the road. You can check out my boat at slip E-15. So far one month in the elements on our boat , the pieces look great!

Swab, Inc. Transitions business to focus on Maine bright work and teak refinishing on the shores of the Chesapeake

Just a few days ago I transitioned Swab, Inc. Into the marine industry focusing on bright work and teak refinishing. I will be using products and techniques I have developed over the years on fine wood projects. Now I’m taking my knowledge and passion to the marine industry. As a boat owner at Herrington Harbour North I know there is nothing like the pride of ownership and wanting the best for your investment. My system is virtually dustless and requires minimal sanding, if any at all. The linseed oil products I use are made to penetrate the wood, providing many years of protection. The varnish is a marine-grade oil varnish and the nice thing about it is that it is a non film forming varnish, which means it soaks into the wood. Plus the maitanance down the road is far less than all other products on the market. Give me a call to discuss your next project!

Cedar Railing Treated With Linseed Oil Varnish

This railing was a good example of how my system of finishing can bring back a relatively new cedar railing to life. There was a lot of black mold and pollution/oxidation all over each section of railing. I cleaned the railing with linseed oil soap which I made. The soap works great cleaning all the mold and oxidation off bringing back the cedars natural color. The railings were then coated with a raw linseed oil and then three coated with a linseed oil marine grade varnish. The end result came out great!

Grass cloth can transform the feel in your home

I just installed this grass cloth in the foyer of this beautiful home. It creates such a warm feeling and smells like your in a field. Give me a call to schedule your transformation!

Porch deck transformed

The old paint was removed from the deck. The wood was inpregnated with raw linseed oil and then three coats of linseed oil varnish was applied. The porch trim was also painted with organic linseed oil paint.

Paint your baby’s nursery with organic non chemical paint.

I painted this baby’s room with organic linseed oil paint. When it comes to your children you should consider what your putting on their

walls. Acrylic paint is in essence plastic and it off gasses throughout the whole time it is on your walls. Your baby deserves better, paint with a paints that don’t have chemicals. Natural paints are the way to go. Call Swab, Inc. For an appointment today.

Marine applications for the teak on your boat

The teak on this sailboat was very weathered and the varnish had failed. The old varnish is a film forming varnish that has a short life. I cleaned the wood with linseed oil soap and removed the remaining old varnish. I inpregnated the teak with raw linseed oil and then applied three coats of linseed oil varnish. Linseed oil varnish is meant to penetrate the wood and it is not film forming. This promotes a long life with minimal maintanance over the years. Notice I said years! Swab, Inc. is transitioning into boat bright work and wood refinishing. Call today for an appointment (585)313-4950 ask for Marc.