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The purpose of a woodstain or varnish is to form a protective barrier to defend wood from the adverse effects of weather and everyday wear and tear. After the bark has been removed from a tree, its natural protection has been lost and a coating is needed to restore this barrier. Despite being one of nature’s most utilised materials, wood has many enemies, water damage, UV damage, changing temperatures, and the knocks and bumps that come as part of day to day life. While protecting the wood from these elements, woodstains and varnishes also help to maintain the appearance and extend the life of your doors, windows, decking and garden furniture.
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WHAT IS A WOODSTAIN?
WHAT IS TRANSLUCENT?
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A woodstain is generally coloured and protects wood by penetrating deep into the surface to provide both colour and protection. Both opaque and translucent woodstains are available depending on how you want the end result to look and also the condition of your timber. WHAT IS A VARNISH? Traditionally used inside the home a varnish coating sits on top of the wood surface, and are typically clear with no pigment content at all. They can be used on their own to maintain the current colour of the wood surface and depending on whether you
A translucent or semi-transparent coating does not obscure the wood surface and will allow the timber features to be seen. They are used to highlight wood’s natural beauty.
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WHAT IS OPAQUE?
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An opaque finish will obliterate all colour and patterns from the surface beneath. It will generally provide a uniform colour, and is ideal for hiding blemishes and imperfections. Due to the pigmentation of the coating it should also last longer than translucent coatings.
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choose a matt, satin or gloss finish they can also be used
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to maintain the aesthetic finish of the wood as well. Due to the film building being on top of the surface varnishes are more protective than penetrating and therefore are more hardwearing and tough against scratches and general wear and tear.
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