Alexander Rose Oil-Based Timber Furniture Sealer - 500ml

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On the other hand, you may find one that is really cheap in terms of the price, but the quantity may be far less than other options you are considering. So, make sure you always look at the quantity and also ensure that the quantity you buy is sufficient for your needs. Number of Coats Required Wood paint - this is an opaque, coloured paint that completely covers the grain of the wood, offering a strong burst of colour to the wood Wood stain - this is designed to maintain the grain of the wood while providing it with added colour I am very happy to have found you as an informed resource for wood sealers. Many thanks for your input and suggestions.

The sealers listed above should give you a much better idea of what is available. Now it is time to cover some general information about wood sealers so that you can get a better idea of what you need. Photo: 123RF.com How Does Wood Sealer Work? Although there are products that combine stains and sealers, it’s important to realize that they are two different things. Stains are meant to color the wood while sealers are meant to provide moisture protection. Sealers are also distinct from varnishes, which only provide a water-resistant coating. Types Of Wood Sealer Oil-based sealer products are the option for people who are a little more concerned with appearances. Oil-based finishes bring out the grain of the wood by darkening it and providing a high level of shine. When you see wood that is so shiny that it reflects the sunlight, you are probably looking at an oil-based finish. Buying A Sealer For Outdoor Use At Emperor Paint, we developed our super hydrophobic technology for a range of surfaces, including exterior masonry & exterior wood. Emperor Exterior Wood Waterproofer is a clear water repellent treatment for wood that does not alter the appearance of wood in any way once applied. It achieves this by penetrating into the timber instead of creating a film on the surface. This maintains the natural beauty of the wood while preventing any discolouration or damage caused by constant exposure to weathering.

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapourH304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.H319 Causes serious eye irritation.H340 May cause genetic defects.H350 May cause cancer.H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

As you might guess from the title, this article is focused on sealers that are intended for outdoor use. Obviously, these have to be a little bit tougher than the others. They will have to tolerate all sorts of weather, and that warrants a change in the way you choose your sealer product.

If you do not protect your exterior wood with a sealer, it is vulnerable to all sorts of issues and open to damage from the elements. One of the things you have to look at is the cost of the sealer, as this can vary from one product to another. Not only does this stuff keep the rain out, but it also contains ingredients that resist mold and mildew. Those are two of the worst enemies of outdoor wood, so that’s always a handy thing. Even though this article is focused on wood, I am glad to see that this product works on other surfaces as well. Alexander Rose Timber Shield is the newest member of the Timber care products family. It is water and moisture repellant, helps prevent food and drink stains and prevents mildew growth and dirt build up. It is water based and contains no chemicals making it nontoxic to the environment. Shield is for use on the hardwoods Roble and Teak. Shield has no colour to it. Here’s how to use:

Like any decorating project, the first step is the prepare the surface ready to be treated. Ensuring the surface is sound and clean is crucial if you want beautiful, long-term results. When it comes to exterior wood, it is rarely ready to treat straight away. Once your surface is clean and bare, you should lay down some plastic to protect the surrounding area from the overspray. No matter how careful you are, there will be some overspray, so make sure you cover any nearby plants that you like. You should also look for something that is a little more eco-friendly. You will probably be using this product outdoors, and it is almost inevitable that you will spill a drop or two. If nothing else, there will be some dripping from the end of the brush. So, unless you like having bare spots in your yard where no plants can grow, I would recommend that you either use a non-toxic sealer or seal the item indoors. Applying Wood Sealer There is no self-leveling feature with this product, and I can tell the difference. It’s not a huge difference, but it is a little harder to avoid putting brush strokes in the final finish. Obviously, these strokes will have to be buffed out (which is a pain), so be a little more careful when you use this sealer.

Hi Michelle, in your case, the work of renovating the bench was too much because the bench was not maintained for a long time. All waterproofing products have different lifespans depending on their durability. This durability is often linked with their breathability, otherwise known as the ability for water vapour to travel through the coating. The lower the breathability of a wood sealer or waterproofer, the more chance that it will fail as water will begin to build-up in the material, eventually causing the treatment to fail. A wood sealer that refers to itself as 'breathable' is likely to have a lifespan of 1-10 years, as it is not highly breathable, meaning eventually it will fail when moisture gets behind the film it creates. Emperor Exterior Wood Waterproofer is not only highly breathable but it also does not create a film, so there is no film to peel, flake or burst. Water will not become trapped in the surface or underneath a film, meaning it can perform long-term without failing. Independent tests showed that after 25 years of heavy weathering, the treatment still performed on exterior wood as effectively as when it was first applied. Due to this, it will exceed this 25 year period and protect exterior wood for decades. This product is specifically formulated for use on hardwoods, especially tropical hardwoods like teak and mahogany. These woods are so expensive that you would be crazy to leave them uncoated. If your target object is made of oak or walnut, you should see excellent results as well. The Problems Once any large dirt and debris is removed from the wood, you must apply a fungicidal cleaner to any wood that is not new timber. This is because organic fungal growth such as moss and lichens can discolour the wood. Once you apply the waterproofing treatment, organic growth is significantly reduced so you want to ensure that the wood is free from any organic growth to start with. A fungicidal cleaner such as Emperor Exterior Cleaner kills any fungal growth, ensuring that it does not continue to grow after the timber is treated. Simply apply the fungicidal cleaner to the wood by brush, roller or pump-sprayer and leave it to dry for two hours. After this period, not only will the discolouration be removed, but any deep ingrained dirt is dislodged and can be easily cleaned away. While many fungicidal cleaners refer to themselves as masonry cleaners, these can also be used on wood. Like most other sealer products, wood sealers work through penetration. When you apply the product to your surface, it soaks into the wood while still a liquid. Thus, when it hardens, it hardens, fills and reinforces the surface of the wood. Depending on the porosity of your wood and the consistency of your sealer, the penetration should be pretty good.

When it comes to treating and protecting wood, it can be difficult to know exactly what product to use with a seemingly endless number of wood paints, stains, oils, sealers and waterproofers on the market. That is why our team of experts have put together this handy guide that contains everything you need to know regarding exterior wood sealers and treatments so you can protect your wood from the elements long-term.H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.EUH 208 Contains. May produce an allergic reaction. Now, just this short time later, the Arborcoat has failed and we need to re-prepare and re-coat once again. I am very disappointed in the Arborcoat, as I was of the impression that it would require only minor touch-up for at least several years. Since that did not turn out to be true, we are now searching for a different product that will stand up to the weather conditions better than the Arborcoat. That is what has led us to you.