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CLEAR
FINISHING
Clear Finishing or 'Coating' preserves the natural colour and grain
pattern of the timber, while adding protection against wear, dirt, weather,
etc.
Points to consider before choosing to Clear Finish
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Some
things to consider...
- Existing
discolouration or damage to the timber will still be visible.
- Requiring
regular maintenance Clear Finishing is not recommended for rough
sawn timber. Surfaces to be coated should be thoroughly sanded.
- Clear
Finishing with products such as Estapol Exterior Clear is usually
only suitable for new timber or timber otherwise in good condition.
- The
life of a clear finish can be greatly enhanced by the application
of an exterior stain e.g. Forestwood, before clear coating.
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STAINING
Staining
preserves and enhances the grain of the timber, maintaining the "natural"
look while protecting the timber.
Points to consider before choosing to Stain.
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Some
things to consider...
- Recommended
for new or previously stained timber and may be appliew to rough
sawn timber.
- Staining
is not recommended over previously painted surfaces.
- Stained
timber will generally require less maintenance than clear coated
timber, but still requires somes upkeep.
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PAINTING
Solid cover painting, whether by acrylic or enamel, is
generally recommended for all timber surfaces, new or old. For exterior
surfaces, a high quality 100% acrylic such as Wattyl Solagard Plus
will provide the ultimate in exterior durability and ease of maintenance.
It will add colour and life to almost any surface whilst allowing the
natural texture of the surface to show through. Other specialised Wattyl
exterior finishes such as Fence Finish, Decking Finish and
Garden Furniture Finish offer similar advantages but are formulated
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