tried & true original wood

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	Made from highly refined Polymerized Linseed Oil and pure Beeswax. 100% solids; has no solvents or heavy metal driers. This is an excellent coating for all interior woodwork: doors and windows, trimwork, staircases, cabinets, and furniture.
	Prices: Original Wood Finish	pint $14.99	quart $21.99	gal $65.99	5-gal $327.98

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• overview

  the story

  Tried & True Original Wood Finish is a multipurpose coating that produces a low-gloss antique sheen, midway between satin and matte. This finish can be used on all interior furniture and woodwork: cabinets, doors, trim work and paneling. It can also be applied over stains and most other wood finishes, used as a furniture polish or used to restore antiques. Always test for compatibility.

  Tried & True finishes are based on pure linseed oil, without any of the petroleum-based solvents or heavy-metal driers that are typically added to products labeled as "boiled linseed." Joe Robson, an experienced cabinetmaker and finisher in upstate New York, crafted the Tried & True formulas to match the quality of finish of fine antique furniture. His finishes are made with techniques similar to those used by varnish makers in the mid-1800s.

  Linseed oil finishes penetrate into wood fibers, then react with oxygen in the air. They evolve into a plastic-type resin bonded to the wood. That tough film is the finish. What sets Tried & True apart is that the linseed oil has been polymerized, or partly started on that chemical transformation, through a proprietary heat treatment process. This makes finishing fast and easy. The oil dries to a hard, yet flexible, coating without the need for drying agents. Standard "boiled linseed oil," by contrast, contains toxic solvents and heavy-metal drying agents and could not cure properly without them.

  Tried & True finishes are food-safe in compliance with FDA 21(Section 175.300).

  performance

  Original Wood Finish consists of highly refined, polymerized linseed oil and beeswax. It has the consistency of petroleum jelly. The finish is naturally anti-static, so it won't draw dust.

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• health

  at home

  All Tried & True Wood Finishes comply with the inner most circle of product safety established by the FDA.

  Beeswax and natural varnish resin are FDA approved as non-toxic and non-allergic

  Our products, and or any of their ingredients, are not regulated under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act or the EPA Resource and Recovery Act. Our oils are non-toxic and non-flammable.

  on the planet

  No solventsor petroleum distillates are present in Tried & True Wood Finishes. Therefore, there is nocompromise in environmental impact, worker health and safety, or indoor air quality.

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• use

  where can i use it?

  Original Wood Finish is a true general purpose wood finish. The finished surface has an "antique" sheen, reminiscent of the patina on well cared for antique furniture. The finish will shine without appearing glossy. This is an excellent coating for all interior woodwork: doors and windows, trimwork, staircases, cabinets, and furniture. This is a good choice for a woodturning finish. Original Wood Finish can be applied to revive any exisiting finish.

  how much do i need?

  Two coats is usually sufficient on trimwork, windows, and doors. Furniture should have three coats. Original Wood Finish will increase durability after 2 coats, but it will not increase in gloss.

  how do i install or apply it?

  Apply when both the wood and the finish are above 70°F.

  Warming the finish first to approximately 100°F to 120°F eases application and speeds drying. Warm in a can placed in a pan of water, never over direct flame.

  Use a cloth to apply a thorough but thin coat. On large, flat projects (such as floors), pour a puddle and spread the finish with a squeegee fitted with a rubber blade.

  Allow the finish to soak in for one hour.

  Wipe off briskly with a cotton cloth until dry. No finish should come off on a clean cloth.

  Allow to cure for 24 hours. Burnish with #0000 steel wool or a soft cloth. The more you rub, the better it will look.

  how do i maintain it?

  Original Wood Finish, like all of our Polymerized Linseed Oil coatings, gets harder and more durable as it ages. Buff with a soft clean cloth to maintain the shine.

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