Auson Red Tar adds the iconic shade of red to the facade of the house, which is a Swedish tradition and cultural heritage. The classic red cottage with white knots is perhaps the most Swedish color we have. Many older crofts, farms and boathouses are painted with red distemper paint. Distemper paint does not contain pine tar, so it does not offer the same kind of protection as Auson Pine tar paint does. Distemper paints are made up of pigments, water, flour & linseed oil and are often low in solids. By painting over your distemper paint with Auson’s Tar products, you can maintain the traditional look while giving the wood in the facade the conditions to be preserved for a long time. Our Red Tar penetrates the wood without flaking or discoloring. You can use Auson Red Tar on untreated wood and on wood that has been previously treated with distemper paint, tar or iron vitriol.

As our Tar Products penetrate the wood, they carry the pigment with them. This provides a durable color that not only protects the wood against weather and wind, but also preserves its natural character. The surface becomes hard-wearing and the color stays where it should. Our Tar Products counteract drying and cracking by being both water-resistant and creating a flexible surface that can move in pace with the wood’s natural expansion. They protect the wood from moisture and temperature changes, which reduces the risk of cracks. Our tar also provides protection against UV radiation that can dry out the wood.

You never need to prime when you choose any of our products. Our Tar Products provide a result that lasts a long time, 6-10 years depending on the area of use. Maintenance intervals become longer with each coat of tar, as each coat provides increased protection.

You can find more tips and advice before painting with our Pine Tar paints & Pine Tar Oils in our painting guide.

Top results in Folksam’s color test

Auson Wood Tar is a pure natural product that protects your house against mold and rot fungus and prevents moisture from penetrating the wood. This made our Red Tar one of the exterior paints that performed best in Folksam’s paint test.