An old friend of mine has recalled the days when he would brush boiled
linseed oil into stair treads to keep them a little softer and stop
them squeaking so much.

As I have a problem at the moment with quite a few of my floorboards
drying out and splitting I thought this might be the answer.

The reason they are so dry might be because I have not had carpets
over them for about 5 years (yes, it is one of those 'big' projects,
unfortunately). Some floors I have sanded and oiled/waxed but the
others are just bare as before.

My only concern with adding linseed oil is that it could be an
increased fire hazard, since it is flammable and would help spread a
fire. But then, the proprietry oil I have applied in some rooms would
surely do the same.

What thinkest you all?

Rob


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