Maston Vernissa is an excellent choice when a traditional, additive-free linseed oil-based product is desired for wood protection. Boiled linseed oil penetrates the wood and highlights its natural appearance while improving the durability of the wood surface.
The product is also suitable for making your own paints, such as red ochre paints and traditional oil paint mixtures. As varnish does not contain solvents or additives, it is a good option for users seeking the simplest and most traditional wood treatment agent possible.
Basic Technical Information
Feature
Information
Product
Maston Vernissa
Product Type
Boiled linseed oil / varnish
Composition
Genuine linseed oil
Additives
No additives
Solvents
No solvents
Application
Protection of wood surfaces and production of self-made paints
Suitable for
Wood surfaces, red ochre paints, traditional oil paint mixtures
Storage
In a dry and cool place
Storage time unopened
24 months from manufacturing date
Shelf life after opening
approx. 3–6 months in a dry and cool place, with the cap tightly closed
Sales unit
6 pcs
Special note
Risk of spontaneous combustion in oily rags and porous materials
Quick Guide
Ensure the wood surface is clean, dry, and absorbent.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, and loose old coatings.
Apply varnish thinly to the wood surface with a brush or lint-free cloth.
Allow it to penetrate the wood.
Wipe off any excess unabsorbed varnish.
Allow the surface to dry completely before use or further treatment.
Dispose of oily rags correctly: burn safely, dry opened, or keep submerged in water before discarding.
See the complete work procedure under Instructions for Use and Work Procedure.
Instructions for Use and Work Procedure
Start by thoroughly cleaning the wood surface to be treated. The surface must be dry, dust-free, grease-free, and absorbent. Varnish works best on untreated or previously oiled wood surfaces, where it can penetrate.
If the surface has old paint, varnish, or other film-like treatments, the varnish will not penetrate properly. Such treatments must be removed before using the varnish if the goal is a protective oil treatment that penetrates the wood.
Apply Maston Vernissa in a thin layer with a brush, cloth, or other suitable tool. Avoid too thick a layer, as excess oil can remain sticky on the surface and slow down drying. Allow the product to penetrate the wood and wipe off any excess unabsorbed varnish with a lint-free cloth.
If you use Maston Vernissa to make your own paints, such as red ochre paint or oil paint, always make a small test batch first. This ensures the product's compatibility with other raw materials before mixing the main paint batch.
Pre-treatment
The surface must be:
dry
clean
grease-free
dust-free
absorbent
free of loose paint, varnish, or other film-like treatments
Greyed, dirty, or worn wood should be cleaned and, if necessary, lightly sanded before treatment. Remove sanding dust carefully. For dense or previously treated wood, it is advisable to do a test application before treating the entire surface.
Painting System
Wood surface varnishing:
Clean the wood surface
Allow the surface to dry
Remove loose old treatment
Lightly sand if necessary
Remove sanding dust
Apply Maston Vernissa in a thin layer
Allow to penetrate
Wipe off excess varnish
Allow the surface to dry before use or further treatment
Self-made paints:
Maston Vernissa can be used in the production of traditional paints, such as red ochre paints and oil paints. Always make a small test batch before the main production batch.
For boating applications: suitable for traditional oil treatment of wooden parts and as a raw material for paint mixtures. Not suitable for antifouling treatment, fiberglass, metal, or as a replacement for modern primer/topcoat systems.
Painting Conditions
Use the product in dry conditions and treat only dry wood. Avoid treatment in rain, on damp surfaces, or in extremely cold conditions. Ensure good ventilation indoors.
Protect surrounding surfaces from splashes. Store the product in a dry and cool place, out of reach of children.
Recoating Times
Step
Time / instruction
Absorption
Depends on wood quality, dryness, and application amount
Removal of excess varnish
When unabsorbed product remains on the surface
Further treatment
When the surface is sufficiently dry
Maintenance treatment
When the wood surface appears dry or loses its protective properties
Usage period after opening
approx. 3–6 months, when the cap is tightly closed and the product is stored in a dry and cool place
Drying time is affected by wood type, application amount, temperature, ventilation, and air humidity.
Instructions for Use and Technical Product Data
Item
Information
Product Name
Maston Vernissa
Product Type
Boiled Linseed Oil
Application
Wood surface protection and paint manufacturing
Suitable for
Wood surfaces, red ochre paints, oil paints
Composition
Genuine Linseed Oil
Additives
None
Solvents
None
Storage
In a dry and cool place
Storage Stability
24 months from manufacturing date
Shelf life opened
approx. 3–6 months
Sales unit
6 pcs
Special Warning
Oily rags and porous materials can spontaneously ignite
Hazard statements: Not provided in the material. Safety statements: Keep out of reach of children. Oily rags and porous materials can spontaneously ignite due to the oxidation reaction of linseed oil. Dispose of rags by burning them safely, drying them unfolded, or keeping them submerged in water before discarding.
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Meta description
Maston Varnish is an additive-free and solvent-free varnish made from pure boiled linseed oil for wood protection and for making traditional paints.
