Marklund’s Painting and Floor Sanding

Marklund’s Painting and Floor Sanding in central Skellefteå performs painting work and renovation projects for both businesses and private individuals. The company has been around since 2001 and consists of six painters and two floor sanders/carpenters.

“Beautiful Color that Blends into Nature”

Before customers Lena and Ingemar Norman were introduced to Auson’s tar paints, they knew virtually nothing about wood tar. Now, Peter Hedström and Jörgen Marklund at Marklund’s Painting and Floor Sanding have painted Lena and Ingemar’s beautiful functionalist house with Tar Vitriol, and they truly believe in the product.

“It felt very positive to paint with the tar vitriol. We like that it is a product from the forest and that it provides a sustainable result. Lena and Ingemar’s functionalist house turned out incredibly beautiful, and the paint really gives a lovely sheen. The best thing about the tar vitriol is the beautiful color that blends into nature,” says foreman Peter Hedström.

Good to test paint
Peter and Jörgen test-painted a board with both Tar Vitriol, Yellow Tar, and Red Tar. But it was Tar Vitriol that customers Lena and Ingemar preferred the most. Their functionalist house was then painted in the spring of 2016, with three weeks between the first and second coats.

“If you feel unsure about the tar paints, it’s great to test paint first. Let the board dry to see the final result; if you have a lot of time, you might leave it until the following summer. When painting, be very careful with the mixing ratio between wood tar and balsam turpentine,” emphasizes Peter.