Help me keep wood.....
 

[Closed] Help me keep wood...

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... from going bad. Have brought a cheap picnic bench which I am not convinced is made from exterior grade wood. What can I paint on it to give it some protection? Ideally something I can also use on my shed which hasn't received any love since I brought it 7 years ago.

Cheers


 
Posted : 17/07/2020 8:14 pm
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Decking oil !


 
Posted : 17/07/2020 8:41 pm
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Yeah? Cheers. So long as it isn't going up stain the clothes of anyone who sits on it.


 
Posted : 17/07/2020 9:14 pm
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I was recommended Rye Oils decking oil. Haven’t tried it yet but it was delivered the other day in a 25l container, they do smaller ones too.


 
Posted : 18/07/2020 1:19 am
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I've got some oak outside that has been perfectly protected by Wilkos lacquer. Maybe use penetrating oil first.


 
Posted : 18/07/2020 8:59 am