Svenska
More about the Church Town
Last updated: 2008-04-21
Façades
For a long time, the church cottages were unpainted, with untreated timber. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that people began to nail panels onto the cottage wall facing the street. It was usually slow-growth pine that was used for panelling, while panels sold today are often spruce. It is permissible to change single panels if there is rot. The panels must be painted with genuine Falu red paint without mixing in oil or latex.
50 l water
2 kg iron sulphate
4.5 kg rye flour
8 kg red ochre
Boil the water in a large saucepan over an open fire
Whisk in the iron sulphate and rye flour
Boil for ½ hour
Carefully add the red ochre
Stir thoroughly and let simmer for 2 hours
Let the paint cool down, then use it
Recipe for Falu red paint
50 l water
2 kg iron sulphate
4.5 kg rye flour
8 kg red ochre
Instructions
Boil the water in a large saucepan over an open fire
Whisk in the iron sulphate and rye flour
Boil for ½ hour
Carefully add the red ochre
Stir thoroughly and let simmer for 2 hours
Let the paint cool down, then use it
