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 isContinue reading “Teak flagpole and ladder steps oil varnished”
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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 knowContinue reading “Swab, Inc. Transitions business to focus on Maine bright work and teak refinishing on the shores of the Chesapeake”
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 theContinue reading “Cedar Railing Treated With Linseed Oil Varnish”
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 paintsContinue reading “Paint your baby’s nursery with organic non chemical paint. “
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 andContinue reading “Marine applications for the teak on your boat”
Rejuvenate your greyed out teak furniture
I cleaned this teak furniture with linseed oil soap and coated them with raw linseed oil. The before and after shots are great!
Preserve your cedar fence
I preserved and protected this cedar fence with raw linseed oil and pine tar. This is a great alternative to the acrylic options out there. There are now chemicals and this mixture is ment to penitrate and rejuvenate the cedar.
Preserve your deck with Pine Tar
I preserved and treated this beautiful new deck with a mixture of pine tar and organic raw linseed oil. A great natural way to preserve, protect and beautify your wood areas around your home.
M. Luebstorff 