2.5L
Covers
320–490 sq ft
1 coat, untreated timber
Best For
A garden shed, a bin store or a short run of fence.
SOLVENT-FREE WOOD PAINT · ART. 855
Matt, water-based paint for rough exterior timber.
LEINOS 855 is a solvent-free paint for untreated exterior timber, rough-sawn boards included. Linseed oil, rye flour and iron oxide pigments in water give a matt, breathable finish in Corn Yellow or Swedish Red. Brush it on, wash up with water. Made in Germany.
Solvent-free · VOC 1 g/lMatt finishWater clean-upMade in Germany
Colour Range
Two Earth Colours
Two matt, opaque colours coloured with iron oxide: a deep Swedish Red and a warm Corn Yellow.
057
Swedish Red
014
Corn Yellow
These are opaque, matt cover colours. The dried colour differs from the fresh paint in the container, and batches can vary, so mix containers of the same colour together and brush a test patch before the full job. Screen chips approximate the real paint.
Need another colour?
The oil-based Weatherproof Paint 850 comes in the same two colours and seven more, with a silk-gloss finish over the 150 primer.
Mechanism & Use
How LEINOS 855 weatherproof paint works.
A solvent-free paint for rough timber that should look painted, not coated: matt, breathable and simple to renew.
01
Linseed oil in water
Linseed oil is carried in water with rye flour, bentonite and potassium oleate. There is no solvent: VOC content is 1 g/l, and brushes wash out with water.
02
Earth colour that covers
Iron oxide pigments and ferrous sulphate colour the paint, in Swedish Red or Corn Yellow. It hides the wood well, including rough-sawn boards.
03
Matt and open to vapour
The coat dries to a flat matt and lets water vapour pass, so moisture in the timber can dry out through the paint. A film protection guards it against fungal attack.
04
Easy to renovate
When the colour needs refreshing, the surface is brushed down and painted again. The paint is made for untreated timber, so it goes on bare wood rather than over an old varnish or film paint.
Where It Lives
Where 855 lives
Rough-sawn board fences
Farm and boundary fences in unplaned timber.
Farm buildings and barns
Store rooms, cattle sheds and barns clad in boards.
Garden sheds
Tool sheds and potting sheds in untreated softwood.
Board-clad outbuildings
Staff quarters, pump houses and generator sheds.
Timber screens and enclosures
Bin stores, screens and enclosures in rough boards.
Where solvent is unwanted
Jobs where a solvent-free, water-based paint is the better fit.
Compliance · Protection · Origin
Solvent-free. Declared in full.
What 855 is declared for, and what it contains to protect the film.
Protection
Film protection
Iodopropynyl butyl carbamate in the paint guards the film against fungal attack.
Ingredient disclosure
InVeNa member
All nine ingredients are published, from water and rye flour to the film biocide.
855 is not classified as hazardous. It contains benzisothiazolinone, which may cause allergic reactions, and a film biocide against fungal attack, so it is an exterior paint, not a finish for toys or furniture. Keep it out of drains. The TDS is downloadable; the safety data sheet is issued on request — use Talk to LEINOS above.
Read The Full TDSStep by Step
How to Apply
Prepare the wood. It must be dry, sound, clean and free of grease, resin and dust. Brush out untreated, rough-sawn boards beforehand.
Stir the paint carefully before use. It is ready to use. Mix containers of the same colour together if they come from different batches.
Paint a test patch and let it dry. The dried colour differs from the wet paint in the tin.
Brush the paint on at air and surface temperatures above 10 °C, about 55–85 ml per m² (127–196 sq ft per litre), a little more on rough-sawn wood. Apply sparingly. Thin with up to 20 % water if needed.
Recoat after about 24 hours (dust-dry after about 2), until the colour covers evenly.
Wash brushes and tools with water and LEINOS Intensive Cleaner 935; use Thinner 200 for stubborn residue.
Application Conditions
- Air and surface temperature above 10 °C.
Coats & Recoating
- Recoat after approx. 24 hours at 20 °C, until the colour covers evenly.
Cleaning & Storage
- Clean tools with water and LEINOS Intensive Cleaner 935. For stubborn residue, use LEINOS Thinner 200.
- Store cool and dry. Unopened, it keeps for at least 2 years. Close opened containers tightly and decant leftovers into a smaller container.
First time with Weatherproof Paint Water-Based? Our technical team runs complimentary on-site walkthroughs for contractors — full application protocol, start to finish.
System & Substrates
Straight onto untreated timber.
No primer: brush out the rough-sawn wood, paint 855, and recoat after a day until the colour covers.
The Coating System
Straight onto bare timber: a first coat, then a recoat.
First Coat855Weatherproof Paint
Recoat855Weatherproof Paint
Substrate Fit
855 works on — and what it doesn’t.
Suitable
Recommended substrates
- Untreated exterior timber structures
- Rough-sawn as well as planed boards
- Fences, sheds, barns and outbuildings
Honest Limits
Where to use a different product
- Oak — the TDS rules it out.
- Previously painted or varnished wood — 855 is made for untreated timber.
- For a silk-gloss finish, more colours, or spraying and rolling, use LEINOS 850 Weatherproof Paint Oil-Based
Use With Care
Working safely with 855
- Not classified as hazardous.
- Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May cause allergic reactions.
- Avoid release to the environment.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Coverage & Pack Sizes
From a shed to a farm fence.
About 55–85 ml per m² per coat on planed or sanded wood; rough-sawn boards take a little more.
10L
Covers
1270–1960 sq ft
1 coat, untreated timber
Best For
Farm fences, barns and board-clad outbuildings.
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Full calculatorRelated Work
Exterior wood projects from our portfolio
Documented exterior wood projects. Captions show which LEINOS finish was used.
Full Declaration
Composition
Every ingredient declared on the label. The Trust Hub explains what each one does and the standards behind it.
Water and linseed oil
Water is the carrier; linseed oil is the drying oil in the binder. No solvent: VOC content is 1 g/l.
Rye flour, bentonite and potassium oleate
Rye flour and bentonite clay give the paint its body; potassium oleate, a soap, holds the mix together.
Iron oxide pigments and ferrous sulphate
The iron compounds that give 855 its two earth colours, Swedish Red and Corn Yellow.
Drying agents and film protection
Drying agents help the linseed oil cure. Iodopropynyl butyl carbamate protects the film against fungal attack.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked
Quick answers on formulation, application and Indian-climate suitability. Pulled from our full FAQ and TDS library.
- 855 is solvent-free and matt, comes in Corn Yellow and Swedish Red, is brushed straight onto untreated timber and washes out with water. Weatherproof Paint Oil-Based 850 is silk-gloss, comes in nine colours, goes over the 150 primer and can be brushed, rolled or sprayed.
- No. The technical data sheet rules oak out. For oak, choose another exterior finish; LEINOS can advise which one suits the job.
- No primer is specified. Brush out rough-sawn wood so it is clean and free of loose fibres, resin and dust, then paint.
- 855 is made for untreated timber. It is easy to renovate over itself: brush the surface down and paint again when the colour needs refreshing.
- At 20 °C and 50 % humidity it is dust-dry after about 2 hours and can be recoated after about 24. Paint above 10 °C.
- About 55–85 ml per m² per coat on planed wood, a little more on rough-sawn. A 2.5 litre tin covers roughly 30–45 m² per coat; a 10 litre container about 118–182 m² per coat.
For Architects & Specifiers
Downloads
Technical and safety documents — citable in project specifications.
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For Trade & Specifiers
For Architects, Designers & Contractors
Full TDS / SDS library, specification support and trade pricing — direct from the manufacturer.
Documents
TDS / SDS
Per-product datasheets and safety sheets, downloadable in English.
Specification
NCS Match
Custom colour briefs and material samples mixed at our Delhi lab.
Trade
Direct Pricing
Volume tiers, project quoting and stock allocation through our trade desk.
Written by the LEINOS India technical team, in collaboration with
Reincke Naturfarben R&D, Lower Saxony.
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