Oil primer

KREIDEZEIT Primer Oil is a classic, resin-free half oil made from 50 % boiled linseed oil and 50 % balsam turpentine oil. Half oil has been the proven primer for subsequent oil paint coats, indoors and outdoors, for centuries.

Primer for opaque stand oil paints on untreated wood and for pigmented wood stain on highly absorbent or weathered timber. Can also be used as a stand-alone treatment for interior surfaces subject to light wear (furniture, beams, cladding).

Properties

• resin-free half oil (50/50 boiled linseed oil/gum turpentine)
• Primer for KREIDEZEIT stand oil paints and wood stains
• dirt- and water-repellent
• solvent-based, very economical
• transparent, deepens the colour of the wood
• does not crack or become brittle, easy to repair
• antistatic, warm to the touch
• excellent penetration
• suitable for children's toys in accordance with EN 71-3
• resistant to saliva and perspiration according to DIN 53160
• cobalt-, lead- and barium-free
• the drying constituents are linseed oil and stand oils – no alkyd resins made from rapeseed, soya or sunflower oil
• vegan

Suitable substrates

Untreated or previously oiled wood in the stated area of application. Not on varnished or foil-laminated surfaces. A test area is recommended.

Application & Processing

Preparation: Clean the wood and remove dust; initial sanding with P 80–120 grit (no finer, otherwise the wood will absorb too little oil). Shake the container before use and apply undiluted (for dense or tannin-rich woods, dilute the 1st coat with approx. 10 % balsamic turpentine oil).

1st coat: Apply thinly and evenly, leave to soak in for 10–20 minutes, then remove all oil that has not been absorbed with a lint-free cloth until the surface has an even silk-matt finish.

Intermediate sanding: Only if the surface has dried rough (grit P 100–120 in the direction of the grain), then remove the dust.

2nd coat: As for the first coat.

Tools & cleaning: Varnish brushes, wide wall brushes, cotton cloths, short-pile rollers. Clean tools immediately with gum turpentine, then with Oliven Pflegeseife or Korfu Seife.

Technical data

Use	Primer for oil paints/stains, interior & exterior; stand-alone treatment for interiors
Mixture	50 % linseed oil varnish, 50 % balsam turpentine oil
Coats	1 generous coat of primer, then a follow-up coat
Tests	DIN 53160

Full declaration

Boiled linseed oil, gum turpentine oil, manganese drier. Observe the complete product information (technical data sheet and safety data sheet) during application.

Note: Risk of spontaneous combustion: lay out oil-soaked rags and sanding dust flat to dry or keep them in water, then dispose of them. Full curing takes approx. 4 weeks – treat the surface gently during this time. Observe the safety data sheet.

Frequently asked questions

What is primer oil for?
As a half-oil primer, it penetrates deep into the timber substrate and bonds it to subsequent KREIDEZEIT stand oil paints or wood glazes, particularly on highly absorbent or weathered timber.

Can I use it on its own?
Yes, as a classic oiled finish for interior timber subject to light wear (furniture, beams, cladding).

Interior and exterior?
Yes. For windows, doors and façades as a primer under KREIDEZEIT stand oil paint or pigmented wood glaze.

How to apply?
Brush on generously, allow to soak in, remove the excess. Apply the next coat after the specified drying time.