Holkham Linseed Paints - Long-Lasting Cost-Effective Solvent-Free Paints

The binding agent in Allbäck linseed oil paint is “cooked” (oxidised) linseed oil from Skåne, the southernmost province of Sweden. It is very low emitting and completely free from harmful additives and solvents. The pigments used in the white paint are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Other shades are made from natural metal oxides and earth colours. All 20 shades can be blended with one another to create an infinite array of colours. Click on shades right for more information and examples of the colours in use.

Linseed oil paint can be used both outdoors and indoors, on timbers and metal. It ages visibly, fading naturally over time. After a further period the paint will become chalky as the pigment begins to be released. Brushing the surface and applying a coat of Holkham Maintenance Oil or Holkham Raw Linseed Oil helps the surface regain it’s former lustre and function. Simple and inexpensive.

Holkham Linseed Paint can also be mixed to an emulsion and applied to most types of plaster, brick or stone walls (internally or externally) or cement floors, but not on lime plaster. For any wooden surfaces use undiluted Holkham Linseed Paint. Emulsion should not be used on any woodwork. Please check and read instruction sheet thoroughly before undertaking this.

"Sea Mist" (on the walls) and "White" on the ceiling used as an emulsion in the Old Kitchen, Holkham Hall 2001. Microscopic analysis of the paint layers showed that the first colour applied on the wall in the 1750's was a "grey-oil" paint.
Soft natural finish.
Can be stored for several years.
Covers about 15-25 square metres per litre, depending on surface (for emulsion coverage see “Use as an Emulsion” section of instruction sheet). We suggest you base you calculations on 20 sq m per litre.
All colours available in both 100ml sample jars and 1 litre cans.

White and Barley White are also available in 3 litre cans.

Colour mixing can only be arranged for orders exceeding 50 litres, please contact us for more information if you require this service.

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