{"id":520,"date":"2017-01-19T12:30:41","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T11:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/?p=520"},"modified":"2025-06-18T12:02:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T11:02:51","slug":"wood-treatment-protection-repair-appearance-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/decking-advice\/wood-treatment-protection-repair-appearance-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood Treatment: Protection, Repair & Appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re looking to treat an issue like wood rot, or infestations like woodworm, or you\u2019re just hoping to decorate and protect your wood for the future, you\u2019ll find all the information you need on wood treatment right here.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ve broken down the ins and outs of different each type of wood treatment so you can make sure you get the right wood treatment for your project.<\/p>\n

What is a wood treatment?<\/h2>\n

A wood treatment is a chemical you apply to wood that offers some benefit, such as waterproofing, adding colour, treating\u00a0rot or\u00a0an infestation, or protecting and preserving the wood for longer. There are lots of different kinds of wood treatment available, and the right one for you will depend entirely on what your project entails – but hopefully this article will point you to your perfect wood treatment!<\/p>\n

Wood Treatment For: Protecting & Preserving<\/h2>\n

When you first treat your wood, it\u2019s worthwhile to use a \u201cwood preserver\u201d. Wood preservers penetrate the wood thoroughly and protect it from future damage, like mould, rot,\u00a0discolouration\u00a0and woodworm infestation. Before using a stain or paint, it\u2019s a good idea to treat your wood with a wood preserver. Preventing against this future damage will help your project last longer and avoid any pricey repair work coming your way.<\/p>\n

After using a wood preserver, it\u2019s a good idea to protect your wood using an oil treatment, stain or paint, which will further help to seal the wood and avoid moisture penetrating and causing irreparable damage.<\/p>\n

Wood Treatment For: Colour & Appearance<\/h2>\n

There are an enormous number of treatments you can use to\u00a0change not only the appearance of your wood\u00a0but also improve its longevity. Untreated wood absorbs water, which causes it to expand and twist to become permanently misshapen. Allowing moisture in also encourages rot to set in, and if your wood is exposed to sunlight without treatment, it can discolour quickly.<\/p>\n

If you prefer your wood to remain with a finish that shows off its natural grain and colour, don\u2019t worry, you have plenty of options. You can use a\u00a0wood oil treatment<\/a>\u00a0to maintain the colour whilst still providing a good amount of moisture protection. You can choose from a great number of wood oils, from transparent to highly pigmented, but it\u2019s worth bearing in mind that a stronger pigment will usually provide greater UV protection.<\/p>\n

You will also find the option to stain your wood; while most stains are oil treatments, it\u2019s worth bearing in mind that there are a few which aren\u2019t; you can also get water-based stains, as well as varnish and gel versions. Oil tends to be the most common type of stain, and luckily, is one of the easiest to apply too. However, if you ever have any queries about how to use your stain, or if you\u2019re unsure which one is right for your project, you can\u00a0contact us here<\/a>\u00a0for some personal help.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re happy to cover the natural grain of the wood, paint is likely your best option. Not only does it provide\u00a0excellent protection against the elements, including moisture and sunlight, but it also lasts longer \u2013 which means you have to repaint much less than you have to re-stain.<\/p>\n

If you choose to paint your wood, you may want to consider what day to day uses your project will be under; if it\u2019s wood flooring, it might be wise to find a decking or flooring paint. These special paints not only offer UV protection but also provide some grip qualities to help avoid any potential slips. If you\u2019re looking for outdoor wood panelling, such as for a\u00a0shed or fence<\/a>, you can also get special wood paints that have been specifically developed to last longer outdoors.<\/p>\n

Wood Treatment For: Treating Rot & Infestations<\/h2>\n

Treating rot and infestation can be an immense frustration \u2013 if it\u2019s not treated quickly, you can end up having to pay for replacement wood, which can be\u00a0extremely<\/em>\u00a0expensive. Whether you\u2019re treating a current problem or you\u2019re hoping to protect your wood from future problems, it\u2019s a good idea to use a product like\u00a0Ronseal Wood Treatment<\/a>. A universal treatment like this can penetrate deep into the wood and destroy any living\u00a0rot or\u00a0infestations that have settled in.<\/p>\n

While it destroys any existing problems, it also protects against future infestations\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 so it\u2019s a good idea to apply this kind of wood treatment to new wood installations before applying outer treatments such as paints, stains or oils.<\/p>\n

Want the best prices or more advice on wood treatments?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re interested in finding out more about wood treatment options for your project, you can browse a huge range right here at\u00a0eDecks<\/a>. If you have any further questions about which wood treatment is best for your project, you can always\u00a0contact us here<\/a>\u00a0for more tips and advice.<\/p>\n

At eDecks, you don\u2019t just get a great range of wood treatments, but also:<\/p>\n

48 hour express delivery<\/strong>\u00a0on many products<\/p>\n

Super-fast FREE delivery<\/strong>\u00a0on most orders over \u00a3100<\/p>\n

Unbeatable prices<\/strong><\/p>\n

FREE help & advice<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 just call 0844 474 4444<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re looking to treat an issue like wood rot, or infestations like woodworm, or you\u2019re just hoping to decorate and protect your wood for the future, you\u2019ll find all the information you need on wood treatment right here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":521,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nWood Treatment: Protection, Repair & Appearance - eDecks Blog<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re looking to treat an issue like wood rot, or you\u2019re just hoping to decorate and protect your wood for the future.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/decking-advice\/wood-treatment-protection-repair-appearance-2\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Wood Treatment: Protection, Repair & Appearance - 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