Fast drying Linseed Oil varnish. Le Tonkinois No. 1 has been more refined compared to the Classic Le Tonkinois (below) and has some slightly different characteristics. Probably the world's best varnish for your home or for any marine application.

This varnish does not peel or crack. It will be absorbed by the wood over time. Can be recoated after 3-5 years. Maintain the linseed oil varnish in very exposed surfaces by doing a light hand sanding and then apply a new coat.

It does not form a skin in the can.
Dry time: Apply additional coats after only 8 hours
Le Tonkinois No. 1 is more resistant to damage by abrasion than the Classic Le Tonkinois varnish
Because of its better flow, the effective thickness per layer is somewhat less compared to the Classic Tonkinois
It has better UV resistance than the Classic Tonkinois
It penetrates better in wood and it gives a higher gloss than the Classic Le Tonkinois.

Le Tonkinois Linseed Oil Varnish No.1: 2.5 Liter

SKU: 0100

$139.00

Clean old or dirty wood if needed with Linseed Oil Soap, rinse well, and allow to dry fully. Some light hand sanding may be required to address raised grain.

Work to avoid dust or other particles getting into the can or onto the wood surface before application. Vacuum and wipe down as needed to get the smoothest finish.

Do not shake the can.

Do not stir or thin the varnish. Use as-is straight from the can.

Apply even coats with a brush or clean cloth/pad.

Typically, dry to the touch in 8 hrs with ideal 60+ degree ambient temperatures and with good air circulation.

24 hrs between coats is recommended.

Avoid interactions with silicone – can inhibit adhesion of Linseed Oil Varnish.
Clean varnished surfaces with Linseed Oil Soap. Rinse and allow to dry fully before the application.

Hand sand if needed to address any damage that may have occurred. Vacuum and wipe down to achieve as dust-free a surface as possible.

Apply multiple coats of Linseed Oil Varnish.

No “primer” is used for maintenance of a Linseed Oil Varnish.

Follow the directions recommended in Application section.
Linseed Oil Varnish is the only traditional finish available at Solvent-Free Paint that requires the use of solvents for clean up because it is formulated with tung oil.

We recommend a good quality gum turpentine. Conventional mineral spirits will also work.

Clean-up Suggestions:

Work your brush in a jar of natural gum turpentine or mineral spirits to break down the tung oil in the bristles. Work thoroughly into bristles making good contact down to the ferrule vs. just rinsing the bristles with solvent.

Wipe extra solvent out of the bristles and dispose of rag/paper towel appropriately. Then thoroughly clean the bristles with Linseed Oil Soap and warm water. Work soapy water into the brush to remove any residual residue.

Repeat as needed.

If this process seems to be a struggle, you can clean with solvents right away and then soak the bristles in Linseed Oil Soap and warm water overnight to see if that speeds up your cleaning process.

Brush must have most, if not all, varnish residue removed from bristles in order to avoid the bristles drying rigid.

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Le Tonkinois Linseed Oil Varnish No.1: 2.5 Liter

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