100% pure turpentine, the way it used to be made
Turpentine used to be made naturally, by distilling the resin of pine trees. These days almost all of it comes from petroleum products. We’re changing that.
This is 100% pure turpentine, made the natural way. It works best as a thinner and additive for oil based paints and finishes, and as a brush cleaner once the job is done. If you work with oil based finishes and want the genuine article instead of a petroleum substitute, this is it.
Use it for
- Thinning oil based paints and finishes
- Adding to oil based paints and finishes
- Cleaning brushes after oil paint and varnish
Frequently asked questions
What is pure turpentine used for?
It works as a thinner and additive for oil based paints and finishes, and as a brush cleaner once the job is done. Use it for thinning oil based paints, adding to oil based finishes, and cleaning brushes after oil paint and varnish.
Is this real turpentine or a petroleum substitute?
It is 100% pure turpentine, made naturally by distilling the resin of pine trees, not from petroleum. Almost all turpentine today is made from petroleum products, but this is the genuine article instead of a petroleum substitute.
How is this turpentine made?
It is made the natural, old fashioned way, by distilling the resin of pine trees. It is 100% pure and made from pine tree resin rather than petroleum, which is how turpentine used to be made.
Can you clean brushes with turpentine?
Yes. One of its main uses is cleaning brushes after oil paint and varnish. It also thins and conditions oil based paints and finishes.
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