What is the Swedish paint?
Swedish paint, also known as Falun Red, is a historic and natural paint that has protected and beautified facades throughout Scandinavia since the 16th century. Falu Rödfärg Original is an authentic and traditional Swedish paint based on natural minerals from the historic Falun mine. The unique pigment of the paint gives it the characteristic red shade, which has served as a hallmark of Swedish houses for decades. Today, traditional Swedish paint is also available in other shades, such as black and grey.
This paint is not just an aesthetic solution – Falu Rödfärg is also a functional choice that is particularly suitable for the climate in many countries, offering protection against moisture, UV radiation, and mold.
Why choose Falu Rödfärg Original?
1. 100% natural and eco-friendly
Falu Rödfärg Original is a natural water-based paint containing unique pigments from the historic Falun mine (iron oxide, silica, zinc, copper), a natural flour binder, and linseed oil as a binder. It contains no synthetic additives, solvents, or chemicals, making it safe for health and the environment.
2. Breathable paint – protects wood from damage
The iron oxide pigments and silica in Falu Rödfärg form a diffusion-open protective layer that allows the wood to "breathe" and release water vapor from its pores. The paint creates a microporous coating that helps maintain a stable moisture level in the wood, preventing excessive moisture absorption and thus protecting the wood from rot and mold.
3. Long-lasting protection – minimal maintenance
Although Swedish paint is traditionally considered less durable compared to linseed oil paints, Falu Rödfärg Original provides up to 15 years of durability, depending on the orientation of the facade and weather conditions. Its renewal requires only a single coat, and the surface does not need to be stripped of the previous paint layer, significantly reducing maintenance costs.
Important! Unlike industrially manufactured Swedish paints that often contain chemical additives, Falu Rödfärg has preserved the traditional production method, ensuring a natural and safe coating.
How to apply Falu Rödfärg Original correctly?
- Suitable surfaces: The paint is suitable for untreated wooden surfaces (spruce, pine) or surfaces previously painted with Swedish paint.
- Application conditions: Recommended air temperature between +5°C and +25°C, wood moisture level below 18%.
- Preparation: If the surface has not been previously painted with Swedish paint, it must first be cleaned of old paint layers.
- Application: For the first coat, it is recommended to dilute the paint with 10–15% water. After 24 hours, apply a second undiluted coat.
- Brushes: We recommend using a special Swedish paint brush to ensure an even coating and better paint absorption.
Which surfaces is Falu Rödfärg Original suitable for?
Falu Rödfärg is ideal for:
- Residential house facades
- Farm buildings, barns, and fences
- Garden structures, gazebos, and fences
Important! The paint is not suitable for windows and doors. For these surfaces, we recommend using natural linseed oil paints.
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