About Brouns & Co

Crafted for Decades, Not Seasons

While modern paints rely on plastics, synthetic pigments, and drying agents, Brouns & Co creates linseed oil paint the traditional way

Based in West Yorkshire, UK, where our raw ingredient, flax, is grown. Brouns & Co was founded by historic building conservation expert Michiel Brouns, who gained his expertise surveying historic buildings in his native Netherlands before making the UK his base. Michiel is recognized as a leading authority on linseed paint — its history, production, and modern applications.

We are Trusted Globally

"Brouns & Co makes linseed oil paint. That already sets it apart in an industry full of plastics, petrochemicals, and confusing labels." - Anti-Greeenwash Charter

In the United States, Brouns & Co is increasingly sought after by preservation experts restoring historic wooden buildings—where breathable, long-lasting natural paints are essential to protecting valuable heritage structures. The company’s products offer an ecologically sound, historically appropriate alternative to plastic-based paints that can damage original timber over time. As American preservation practices move toward sustainability and longevity, Brouns & Co’s durable products are proving invaluable.

While modern paints rely on plastics, synthetic pigments, and drying agents, Brouns & Co creates linseed paint the traditional way with pure powder pigments ground into boiled linseed oil on triple-roller mills adjusted with additional oil until the perfect consistency is achieved.

Linseed paint works penetrates the timber, lets moisture escape, and even helps preserve the wood. With maintenance only needed every 10–15 years, it’s cost-effective over time.

We are committed to sustainability

Every product is designed to protect and restore buildings, furniture, and metalwork in a fully ecological way, while giving surfaces long-term resilience against the elements.

  • Linseed Oil Paint & Interior Wood Stains
  • A full suite of natural oils, including raw, boiled, and wood-nourishing blends
  • Brushes and tools
  • Traditional wood tar oil, identical to the treatments used on 12th-century Scandinavian stave churches
  • Pure powder pigments
  • Natural pigments ground into linseed oil on triple-roller mills
  • The paint or stain is adjusted with additional oil until the perfect consistency is achieved
  • Nothing else is added—no fillers, no plastics, no VOCs. 100% committed to sustainability.

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