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Treating Timber Gate

Bluscreendream · 2013-12-01 13:39:21

Hi guys, I've just purchased a timber ranch style gate, (see photo). I like the natural colour of the wood and wood be looking to preserve the wood with a clear type preservative. Could you suggest the best way to achieve this? Someone suggested to me Ronseal Total clear Wood Preserver but I wanted to get some advice on…

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01-12-2013 2:39pm

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Bluscreendream

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Hi guys,

I've just purchased a timber ranch style gate, (see photo). I like the natural colour of the wood and wood be looking to preserve the wood with a clear type preservative. Could you suggest the best way to achieve this? Someone suggested to me Ronseal Total clear Wood Preserver but I wanted to get some advice on here first.

Many thanks.

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#2 17-12-2013 2:32pm
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I used Sadolins clear coat on new wood once and it was hopeless. It started peeling after a year. In general the pigmented finishes will give more protection.

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