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British Consulate Boston MA – Presentation April 2022 Michiel Broun’s presentation at the residence of the British Consulate General Boston MA covered the use of linseed paint and historic glass in the restoration of historic buildings in the USA and the UK. The event was attended by architects and restoration professionals. READ MORE ARTICLES

Lead paint, commonly known as such, is actually linseed oil paint mixed with white or red lead pigment. Variations of linseed oil paint have been used for centuries, incorporating heavy metal pigments such as arsenic, cobalt, lead, and copper.

SL Decor of Belfast has over the last three years been restoring a house on the eastern shores of Northern Ireland, spending a couple of months there during the summer.

Historic Applications of Linseed Oil Paint in Buildings For centuries, and possibly even millennia, variations of linseed oil paint have been essential in various building applications. Traditionally, lime washes and casein distempers were used to decorate stone or solid wall structures, while linseed paint was applied to wood and metal surfaces. These durable paints significantly