Product Description
Barrettine Universal Wood Preserver is a high-performance, wax-free wood primer. It is designed for bare timber that requires protection before being over-coated. This over-paintable wood preservative defends against wet rot, decay, and wood-boring insects. It creates a perfect base for paints, stains, or varnishes.
Why Choose a Paintable Wood Sealer?
Standard preservatives often contain water-repellent waxes. These waxes can prevent paint from sticking to the wood. This Universal formula is 100% wax-free. It acts as an essential paintable wood sealer for your garden projects. Your chosen topcoat will bond perfectly to the wood fibres. Meanwhile, the preservative works underneath to stop rot.
Key Features & Compatibility
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Over Paintable: Specifically engineered to be compatible with most water-based and solvent-based paints and stains.
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Deep Penetration: Soaks into the wood grain to protect structural timbers, roof joists, and floorboards.
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Base Coat Protection: Acts as the perfect foundation for Barrettine Log Cabin Treatment or opaque exterior paints such as Shed & Fence or Palatine Log Cabin .
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Clear Finish: Available in clear only to ensure it does not bleed through or alter the final colour of your topcoat.
Not planning to paint? Use our Barrettine Wood Preserver for an all in one decorative finish
Harmless to plants and pets when dry. Low odour ready to use formulation
How to Apply: Barrettine Universal Wood Preserver
Preparation
Clean the Surface: Ensure the timber is structurally sound, dry, and free from dirt, dust, algae, or lichen.
Strip Old Finishes: As a penetrating paintable wood sealer, the product must reach the bare wood fibers. Completely remove any existing paint, varnish, or wax-based treatments.
Mould Treatment: If the wood shows signs of black spots or mould, treat it first with Barrettine Mould and Mildew Cleaner, as this preserver is a preventative treatment and will not kill existing spores.
Application Method
Application Tools: Apply using a high-quality brush, roller, or by dipping. It is also suitable for low-pressure sprayers.
Technique: Apply evenly along the grain. Ensure you saturate the end grain (the cut ends of the timber) as these areas are most prone to water absorption and rot.
Internal vs External: If using on internal structural timbers (joists/rafters), no topcoat is required. For all external applications, a secondary topcoat is essential.
Number of Coats
Recommended: Apply 2 to 3 coats to ensure maximum protection against rot and wood-boring insects.
Drying & Over-Painting
Touch Dry: Typically 6–12 hours depending on ambient temperature and humidity.
Wait for Topcoat: As an over-paintable wood preservative, you must allow the product to dry for at least 24 hours before applying your chosen paint, stain, or varnish.
Test Patch: Always perform a small test patch with your topcoat to confirm final compatibility and adhesion.
Paul (verified owner) –
Spoke to Palatine Paints before ordering and they were easy to get hold of. The person I spoke to was able to answer my questions quickly and with confidence. The product arrived quickly and in good condition. Also, they are the best value option from seven different firms that I contacted.
Mehdi –
Excellent Product.