By the end of the 1980ies, linseed oil paints had almost disappeared from the market. At the same time it was being reported that relatively new wooden facades were rotting after only a few years and house owners were having to change panelling. Such incidents do not occur when linseed oil paints are used and as a result questions were raised concerning new and modern plastic paints. Not by everyone, but a sufficient number to create a demand for linseed oil paints.