| THE
FIG
AND PEACH
HOUSES,
HOLKHAM
KITCHEN GARDENS
(Samuel Wyatt 1872)
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The
majority of the woodwork, although appearing to be in a bad state,
has been preserved because of the quality of the 19th Century
Scandinavian pine and linseed oil and paint used on it more than
seventy years ago. |
Before
renovation October 2000 |
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The Interior of the glasshouse showing
existing lead based linseed paint. This paint was last applied
over 70 years ago in the 1930s. |
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Holkham Raw Linseed
Oil is applied and then warmed using a heat gun. This ensures
the oil penetrates into the wood effectively, and any old paint
can be scraped off. It is important to strip back to the bare
wood before applying Holkham Linseed Paints. (February
2001). |
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The rafters of the
Fig House after being linseed oiled and spliced with new pieces
of wood to replace rotten timber. Note the rich colour of
the 129-year-old wood after its nourishment by the linseed oil.
(February 2001).
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The Peach House, April 2003,
after restoration and painted with “White” Holkham Linseed Paint.
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62, New
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Click
colour spots for information

White

Old White
Barley White

Buttermilk*

Parchment

Sea Mist

Lichen

Wild Sage
Spruce Green
Holkham Green
Custard

Antique Gold

Ice Blue*

Linseed Blue
Midnight Blue

Iron Primer *

Brick Red

Chocolate

Houghton Brown*

Black
* New Colours
Some colour reproduction on this website may not exactly match the actual
colour of the paint. |