We paint our kitchens by hand with linseed oil paint. The linseed oil paint we use has a semi-gloss surface that is easy to keep clean. We use linseed oil paint, manufactured by SELDER & CO.
Linseed oil paint is sensitive to basic substances. Therefore, cleaning agents with a pH above 7 should be avoided (for example, soap should be avoided). Acids are OK, but not basic/alkaline substances as they dissolve the linseed oil.
The color is relatively glossy when it is newly painted, and then dulls down during the first months.
For our 1920s kitchens, we recommend one of our lighter base colours. Sommarsand (Summer Sand), Vintervit (Winter White), Dimgrå (Fog Grey), Silkesgrön (Silk Green) or Vintermossa (Winter Moss). You can see our basic colors below.
For a small additional cost (for transport and handling) you can choose your own colour.