Cuprinol Shed and Fence Protector: A coloured, protective wood treatment for garden sheds and fences Wood preserver is designed to be applied on freshly sawn or sanded wood. You’ll get the best out of it if you sand down whatever wood you use it on, or at least pressure-wash and scrub it. Freshly cut sawn ends should be thoroughly treated with either Barrettine Premier Wood Preserver, or alternatively Barrettine End Grain Preserver Solvent-based wood preservers such as Barrettine Premier and Ronseal Total tend to absorb more deeply into wood, and decorators say they have longer-lasting effects. However they’re more smelly than water-based stuff, and tend to be less safe for the environment. That said, the most eco-friendly preserver in our line-up, Osmo Wood Protector, is solvent-based but uses safe organic ingredients, which makes it perfect for kitchen worktops. Can I use wood preserver to liven up my old shed?

The best wood preserver you can buy in 2023 1. Barrettine Premier Wood Preserver (clear): Best wood preserver for all outdoor jobsBuying a garden shed is a big investment and it makes sense to spend some time protecting the wood with a shed preserver. After-all, its going to have to withstand the hottest and driest of summers and the wettest and coldest of winters for as many years as possible.

Although the solvent content of this product can perish the washers and hoses of some spray systems, it can still be a time and cost effective way to treat large areas. We recommend that if using a spray system you try to complete the project in one day. This said however, depending on the type and brand of sprayer, it may take longer than this. Cleaning Equipment To seal the shed preserver in to the wood grain and provide the shed the best possible protection, it’s always recommended that once applied, any preservative is over-coated with a suitable top-coat such as an exterior wood oil, paint for sheds, shed stain or shed varnish. This will help to ensure that your shed will last year after year and potentially for decades if well maintained. Types of shed preserver Although many (not all) wood preservatives contain a small amount of wax, they don’t always provide long term weather protection. To seal in the wood preserver and provide the best all-round wood protection, garden sheds treated with a shed preservative can usually be treated with an exterior wood oil, suitable for garden sheds, once the preserver has fully dried, usually after 72 hours. This will help to keep shed timbers supple and nourished whilst protecting against water ingress and weathering. Some external wood oils also contain UV filters that will help to preserve the shed colour for longer.Garden fence preservatives can be easily broken down into 4 types, clear, coloured, solvent-based, and water-based. Although there are a wide range of wood preservatives on the market that are suitable for use on fence panels and posts, they all do a similar job. Solvent-based fence preservatives Characteristics of a solvent-based wood preservers are that the liquid is very thin and has a strong, solvent odour due to the high V.O.C content. Solvent-based preservatives tend to be very thin in consistency and can splash when being poured from the tin. Coloured preservers can stain patios, concrete, stone, slabs and other surfaces so care needs to be taken when pouring. Water-based fence preservatives Although wood preservers are safe for man, plants and animals when fully dry, they are very harmful to aquatic systems and should be kept well away from garden ponds, streams, drains and other water courses. Pets and children should be kept away from the liquid and freshly treated fences until they are dry.