Q. My neighbor and I are putting a new coat of preservative on our wood porches. We lost the recipe. I think it contained linseed oil, turpentine, and paint thinner. Do you know? A. There are so many ...

Q:Would you please send the formula of linseed oil/turpentine/hot water for refinishing wood. -- Pedro A:The ingredients that you refer to (in proper combination) are used for cleaning and restoring ...

Q: My neighbor and I are putting a new coat of preservative on our wood porches. We lost the recipe. I think it contained linseed oil, turpentine, and paint thinner. Do you know? SUE SAGER, Cambridge ...

Oil paint is suitable for exterior surfaces, and you can clean oil-painted surfaces regularly without damaging the paint. (You’ll need to use a solvent to clean brushes and equipment.) Oil paints can ...