Protect and preserve your outdoor timber with Barrettine CreoSolve – the next-generation creosote substitute. Designed for those who want the traditional look and performance of creosote without the associated health risks, CreoSolve is a low-odour, oil-based treatment that penetrates deeply into wood, repelling water and helping prevent cracking, swelling, and warping.
Formulated without biocides or carcinogenic warnings, CreoSolve is ideal for treating rough, sawn, or smooth timber used in fencing, sheds, and other exterior structures. Its bitumen and wax-enriched formula ensures long-lasting protection and a rich, traditional brown finish
Product features:
- Water repellent – Oil based
- Suitable for rough, sawn or smooth timber
- Protects against water damage and water ingress
- Traditional appearance when dry
- Good Penetration into the wood
- Traditionally used for sheds and fences.
- Exterior use only!
Benefits
- Safer Alternative – No H351 cancer warning label.
- Durable Protection – Helps prevent wood from cracking, swelling, or twisting.
- Bitumen & Wax Enriched – Enhances water resistance and longevity.
- Economical – High coverage and long-lasting results reduce reapplication frequency.
Ideal for use on garden fences, timber sheds, fence posts, agricultural fencing, and outdoor wooden structures (excluding decking and furniture)
Creosolve Creosote Substitute is available in Light Brown and Dark Brown in 4L and 20L sizes. Barrettine Creocote was a previous creosote substitute and this has now been superseded by Barrettine Creosolve.
Creosolve Compulsory Safety Hazard Warning
Because of ongoing safety regulations, in October 2020 an additional H351 safety hazard warning “Suspected of causing cancer” had to be included with the Creocote product. This is because of a small level of diesel content in the product (which in fact poses little more risk than filling a car fuel tank).
New Safer Product Created
Barrettine CreoSolve® is a lower hazard alternative to traditional Creosote and some other Creosote replacement wood treatments. Similar physical/water repellence/application characteristics of traditional Creosote but contains no biocide.
CreoSolve – same finish, qualities and appearance but NO HAZARD WARNING
Check out Barrettine’s other wood protective treatments.
Test First – Always test on a small, inconspicuous area to check for compatibility and desired finish.
Ensure compatibility with previous coatings—remove opaque paints or varnishes.
Surface Preparation
Remove old coatings: Sand, use a heat gun, or apply a paint stripper like Barrettine Paint Panther or Peelaway.
Clean weathered wood: Use Barrettine Wood Reviver to restore natural colour and remove surface mould.
Remove decayed wood: Replace damaged areas and treat with Barrettine Universal Preserver.
Acclimatise new wood: Let wood settle in place—24 hours indoors, up to 6 weeks outdoors.
Remove resin: Scrape off resinous deposits and wipe with white spirit or methylated spirits.
Fill gaps: Use compatible wood filler (avoid wax-based fillers).
Sand the surface: Start with coarse grit and finish with fine grit or wire wool. Avoid steel wool on hardwoods like oak.
Clean and treat: Wash with Barrettine Mould and Mildew Cleaner and let dry for 24 hours.
Preserve untreated wood: Apply Barrettine Universal Preserver to protect against rot and insects.
Application
Before You Begin
Shake or stir well before and during use.
Mix multiple containers together for colour consistency.
Ensure good ventilation—apply outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.
Environmental Conditions
Wood moisture content must be below 20% (use a moisture meter).
Apply in temperatures between 5–30°C.
Avoid application if rain is expected within 24 hours.
Relative humidity should be below 80% (ideally under 60%).
Application Method
Decant into a paint kettle. See white spirit bundle
Apply thinly using a high-quality natural bristle brush or lint-free cloth.
First coat on bare wood will absorb more—stop applying once the wood no longer absorbs.
Do not allow the product to build up on the surface.
If several containers are to be used mix/match before use as colours can vary from batch to batch.
Clean equipment with Palatine White Spirit.
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