Alexander Rose Oil-Based Timber Furniture Sealer - 500ml

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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 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. With a product that is designed to provide protection, you need to ensure you invest in something that is effective. This product offers a few distinct advantages that are worth examining. First of all, the whole thing is water-based. That means you don’t have to worry about toxic fumes, toxic runoff, or any other environmental concerns. Water-based compositions like this one are also much easier to clean up when you are finished. The Zinc Factor

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.

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.

This sealer is made from a natural substance called Tung oil. Tung oil was first used in ancient China and is obtained from the nut of the Tung tree. This substance falls under the category of a “drying oil,” meaning that it will dry to a hard finish (most oils do not do this). Tung oil provides a rich shine that is second to none in terms of beauty. Thus, for jobs in which appearance is paramount, this is a fine choice indeed. The DownsidesLike 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.