Which Wood Stain Should I Use?

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Looking for an oil-based treatment?

All the products in the Protek range are water-based.

However, we are also the UK distributor for Restol Wood Oil, an oil-based alternative to the Protek range

Which Wood Stain Should I Use?

At Protek our products are basically separated in to two categories.

1. Wood Preserver to preserve and protect timber against rot and fungi
2. Wood Stains that colour and create a waterproof coating to protect against the elements

We do not include preservative chemicals in all of our products as a lot of timber comes pre-treated. By separating out the preservative process it means we are not using chemicals unnecessarily thus giving the environment another helping hand.

Which Wood Stain to Use and Why?

Wood Preserver should be used for preserving timber and the only product we recommend for decking is Decking Stain.

For all other products refer to the quick easy guide below and the Retail Products Range comparison chart.

Timber Eco Shield

• Brand new nanotechnology for water-proofing wood
• Suitable for all types of wood
• Traditional wood stain finish
• Protects and enhances wood
• Child, pet and plant friendly
• Last 2 - 5 years
• Easy to use, suitable for application by brush, roller or sprayer

Wood Stain & Protector

• Better quality product with higher levels of protection than Shed & Fence
• Akin to Garden Shades but half the price
• Range of 36 colours from wood tones to primary & heritage shades with matt finish
• Soft, flexible wood stain coating that penetrates top of timber then creates coating on top
• Resins make it water-repellent
• Lasts 2 - 4 years depending on levels of wear & tear plus exposure
• Suitable for vertical softwood surfaces

Royal Exterior

• High-grade joinery product superior to Wood Stain & Protector
• Water-based equivalent to Sadolin & Ronseal type products
• Opaque satin finish in 58 colours - coating doesn’t look as dense and thick as a wood paint
• Thick paint-like consistency.

• Stain penetrates top layers of timber & creates coating on top
• Acrylic resin & polyurethane from linseed oil make it highly water-repellent & hard-wearing
• Lasts 2 - 5 years depending on levels of wear & tear plus exposure
• Suitable for horizontal & vertical surfaces plus softwood and hardwood

Shed & Fence

• Basic economy
• Water-based equivalent to creosote type products
• Traditional natural looking matt stain finish
• Thin stain that soaks in to the timber
• Resins & waxes make it water-repellent
• Annual re-treatment to maintain level of repellency
• Suitable for vertical softwood surfaces

Stable Coat

• High-grade advanced wood stain
• Water-based equivalent to creosote type products
• Traditional natural looking matt stain finish
• Thin stain that soaks into the timber so can’t be kicked off by horses
• Acrylics & hydrophobic additive make it highly water-repellent
• Annual re-treatment to maintain level of repellency
• Suitable for vertical softwood surfaces

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