Coating an Exterior Door With a Linseed Oil Finish - Kevin Caron

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Uploaded by on May 25, 2009

Kevin applies the final finish - a coat of linseed oil and mineral spirits - to a large exterior metal door using an automotive paint sprayer.

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  • I haven't seen this done before, looks good. How are you getting your rust patina?

  • @watto1964 Just a special mixture of this and that. I just don't want to pass it around on the internet. Figure out how to get in touch with me and I will tell you.

  • shouldn't you wear a mask?? that stuff is pretty toxic...

  • @cptstubing Hell, I live in Phoenix. This is nothing compared to the summer time brown cloud!

    But yes, you are correct. I should have put a respirator on before I started spraying. Thanks for the dope slap to the back of the head.

  • Kevin, that's interesting. Is linseed oil used to protect steel in areas other than the Southwest? I say this because when used on wood in moist climates, it turns black from mildew. The linseed oil is fantastic food for mildew. Your humidity is low out there, so perhaps it's not an issue. Gorgeous door! I don't envy you hanging it in the jamb. It looks like a beast, and must be very heavy.

  • Hi Tim, I am not sure about other areas but here I like to use it for its sealing quality. I have used it several times with the only drawback being the cure time. About 1 to 2 weeks on steel to dry.

    It took 4 of us to hang the door on the pivot. Only weights in around 300lbs. The inside is finished in a 3\4 inch Ash. (I think).

    Sounds like a bank vault when it closes.

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  • Whoa. Another missed video. Wondered how the door was coming. Darn nice. Well done!

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