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panotiller
Posted 8/20/2007 18:01 (#190297)
Subject: Linseed oil on new trailer floor


Lewisburg, PA		I'm putting a new oak floor on a drop deck. Talk from below said to use linseed oil. Can I spray it on or brush it and should every board be coated before I put them down? Thanks
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gr ecks
Posted 8/20/2007 18:27 (#190304 - in reply to #190297)
Subject: RE: Linseed oil on new trailer floor


I remember painting it on wagons when I was a kid. I would think it would work good either way. While your at it use it on concrete, I was told years ago at the lumbar yard that Thompson's water seal is basically linseed oil.

Edited by gr ecks 8/20/2007 18:29
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Mike SE IL
Posted 8/20/2007 21:28 (#190428 - in reply to #190297)
Subject: RE: Linseed oil on new trailer floor



West Union, Illinois		It's just like painting boards.  It would be better if you cut and fit the boards, then took them off and painted them before installation.   But very few of us (me included) do it that way.
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BHTN
Posted 8/20/2007 21:57 (#190472 - in reply to #190297)
Subject: Be sure



West Tennessee		and chain your stuff down good once you get that deck soaked. A buddy managed to lose his D6 right after he linseed oiled his trailer. He didn't have enough chain on it but he had it chained the same way he's chained it for 20 years without it slipping off.
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dave morgan
Posted 8/21/2007 14:07 (#190877 - in reply to #190472)
Subject: RE: slick deck


Somerville, Indiana		We tryed diesel and used motor oil once. Too slick. Took a long time to become not slick.

Now we use Super Deck, better treatment than Thompson's Water Seal.
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shucks
Posted 8/20/2007 22:13 (#190496 - in reply to #190297)
Subject: RE: Linseed oil on new trailer floor


Slather on a heavy coat of used motor oil every year or so.Looks kind of bad for a day or so until it soaks in but you will be amazed at how good it looks and how well it keeps the deck in shape.Cheap and easy too.No kiddin!!!.Dad taught me that years ago.Try it on something else if you can`t quite believe it.Good Luck
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Russell
Posted 8/21/2007 09:39 (#190744 - in reply to #190496)
Subject: Re: Linseed oil on new trailer floor



Springfield, MN		I was told to use new oil because it looks better. Oil is the best you can use and it soaks in for full protection. I was told this from a truck box manufacturer.
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JohnW
Posted 8/21/2007 02:26 (#190646 - in reply to #190297)
Subject: RE: Linseed oil on new trailer floor


NW Washington		Boiled linseed oil is ok, but it will take more than one coat and you will need to renew it periodically. For at trailer deck that is going to be out in the weather or get dirt on it I think you would be better off using a good wood preservative, and get one with UV inhibitors in it to cut down damage from the sun. And treat all sides of the deck and treat after saw cuts.
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tommyw-5088
Posted 8/21/2007 06:07 (#190654 - in reply to #190646)
Subject: used hy tran here


Texas		i like used hyd oil because it is free ,works good .
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iseedit
Posted 8/21/2007 08:27 (#190701 - in reply to #190297)
Subject: RE: Fire safety precaution -



central - east central Minnesota -		If you use linseed oil, and use rags for clean up or application - do not put rags in garbage or sealed container. They don't even need to be sealed to catch fire. A little heat of the day and a pile of linseed oil rags will smolder and catch fire. Be careful. Distant neighbor burned his new home down with the trick of putting paint brush (oily linseed oil rags) in plastic bag to keep'em fresh for tomorrows use and that evening it started on fire, spread to the container and the wall and history from there. At my former job (furniture) finisher was reworking a table with linseed oil and he put the rags in a firestop pail and the next day when he poped the lid, smoke started pouring out. That pail took a quick trip outside . . .

Edited by iseedit 8/21/2007 08:29
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panotiller
Posted 8/21/2007 23:11 (#191153 - in reply to #190701)
Subject: RE: Fire safety precaution -


Lewisburg, PA		Thanks for the warning!!
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