At last, the task I’ve been looking forward to. After cleaning the edges and being very satisfied with the look of the last troweling effort we started the sealing process. Using a paint brush to first do the edges and then using a paint roller. The sealing material is natural linseed oil. The first coat is neat and looks good. Looks very dark however it should lighten as it dries. ![IMG_1230[1]](https://i0.wp.com/permeco.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_12301.jpg?resize=720%2C540&ssl=1)
As the second photo taken about two hours later shows as the thinner application dries it is a bit lighter.![IMG_1231[1]](https://i0.wp.com/permeco.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_12311.jpg?resize=720%2C540&ssl=1)
Hopefully it will be dry enough to apply a second coat tomorrow. The sooner it is sealed the sooner I can relax that it won’t get damaged!
arrivederci Tom
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Author: Tom Kendall
Tom is a lifelong agriculturalist and co-founder of the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast Inc. His site "Maungaraeeda" is a Permaculture Demonstration and Education Site. He is a Permaculture Educator and Consultant, and has a wealth of knowledge about how to be truly sustainable. Water management strategies, alternative fuel generation, animal systems and numerous other Permaculture Designed Solutions are his speciality.