Pine wood of highest quality
Slow-grown pine is an excellent material for outdoor furniture. Individual trees that grow slowly and get really old also get thin annual rings and important qualities that make the pine wood a very durable material for outdoor furniture. The trees are felled when they are at rest during the winter months. After that, they are sown to suitable dimensions and stacked to dry outdoor for a few years. Then the wood is taken into room temperature, and after a few weeks when it is completely dry, it will be used for furniture. When the furniture is finished and back outside in the more humid outdoor environment, the joints will swell, which gives further stability to the furniture. The furniture feet consist of material with plenty of resin, which is less absorbent to moisture.
Painting with linseed oil paint
Also, for the painting, it is important that the wood is completely dry so that the linseed oil paint can penetrate the pores. Real linseed oil paint breathes and contributes to a diffusion-opened surface that does not trap moisture (as opposed to many modern surface treatment methods that could lead to rot). The high-quality linseed oil paint is brushed by hand in 3-5 thin layers depending on color. This results in a durable paint that can live with the woodwork that changes its shape depending on the moisture content in the air.
The maintenance
Wiping with a wet cloth is recommended to remove dirt from pollen, birds and air pollutants. For soot-like dirt on bright-colored furniture, use "Universal Stone" or equivalent mineral-based detergent, which is gentle to the painted surface. Do not use linseed oil soap on this furniture since the soap dissolves the paint. After several years in outdoor environment, affected by the sun's UV radiation and repeated wiping, linseed oil paint begins to "chalk." This can be considered as just beautiful patina but is also a sign that the furniture needs maintenance. A simple measure, especially with darker colors, is to lubricate the furniture with linseed oil or linseed oil varnish. The color will then return its luster and the pigment will be tied again. Lightly painted furniture will be best maintained if you put on one or two layers of paint. As preparatory work before painting, remove dirt and grime from the surface by easy washing or light grinding. Before painting, ensure that the furniture has dried properly in the spring sun or in room temperature.
Winterization
During winter season, the furnitures are best kept outdoors under roof and with the feet dry. Indoor storage at room temperature is only recommended temporarily in connection with maintenance. NOTE: Do not cover the furniture with plastic cover. Linseed oil-painted outdoor furniture made of wood should be kept in an airy place.
