{"title":"Protek Wood Primers \u0026 Preservers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtek Wood Primers \u0026amp; Preservers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great timber finish starts with the right preparation. \u003c\/span\u003eProtek Wood Primers \u0026amp; Preservers\u003cspan\u003e are designed to protect bare timber and help decorative coatings achieve a cleaner, longer-lasting appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're treating a new garden building, restoring exterior timber or preparing wood for a pale painted finish, choosing the correct \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewood preserver or primer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before applying your topcoat can help protect the timber beneath and improve the overall finished result. Protek groups both products within its dedicated surface-preparation range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect Untreated Timber with Wood Preserver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtek Wood Preserver ++\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a water-based timber preservative designed to penetrate deeply into bare wood and provide long-lasting protection against \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewood-destroying fungi, wood-discolouring fungi and wood-boring insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It can also act as a primer beneath a suitable finishing topcoat, making it an important first step when working with untreated timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for interior and exterior timber where preservative treatment is required, it helps protect the material itself before decorative paint or stain is applied. This follows established wood-care practice, where untreated bare timber is commonly preserved before receiving its final protective finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes wood preserver particularly useful when preparing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esheds, garden buildings, log cabins, fencing and other untreated timber structures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before staining or painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate Cleaner Paint Finishes with Stain Blocking Primer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimber naturally contains substances that can migrate through decorative coatings, particularly when using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite, cream or other pale paint colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Pressure-treatment chemicals and rust from metal fixings can also cause unwanted marks to appear through a finished surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtek Stain Blocking Primer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a preparatory barrier designed to block \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etannins, preservative-treatment chemicals and rust staining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping keep the final colour cleaner and more consistent. Its low-VOC, water-based formulation is suitable for all wood types and is specifically recommended when light-coloured topcoats are being used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe primer is suitable for projects including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egarden buildings, pergolas, summerhouses, conservatories, log cabins, cladding, windows and doors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a useful preparation product for both substantial garden structures and detailed exterior joinery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Timber Preparation Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplying attractive exterior paint or stain is only part of protecting a wooden structure. Preparing bare timber first helps address issues within the wood before they affect the decorative coating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor untreated timber, a preservative can provide protection against biological deterioration before the finishing coat is applied. When painting timber in pale or opaque colours, a specialist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estain blocking wood primer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can help prevent tannins and other discolouration from bleeding through and spoiling the finished appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed as part of the correct preparation process, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtek Wood Primers \u0026amp; Preservers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e help create a better foundation for subsequent wood stains and paints, protecting the timber beneath while helping the finished colour look its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth products are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade in Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, backed by Protek's more than 40 years of experience developing specialist timber coatings for homeowners and professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"protek-stain-blocking-primer","title":"Protek Stain Blocking Primer 5L - Clear","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 5L Protek Stain Blocking Primer is a clear finish, water based primer that can be applied by brush, roller or spray. Offering excellent tannin blocking performance and nail head rust resistance to keep your timber surfaces stain and blotch free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast drying in 1 hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: Approx. 8m2 per litre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix well before use. Surfaces should be clean and dry before application, clean with warm water and detergent with a stiff brush if necessary. Protek Stain Blocking Primer MUST be fully dry before applying the top coat, as its wet form it is not compatible with other coatings and should never be mixed (Can be top coated in one hour. Brushes must be fully washed out before applying the top coat if using the same brush). 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Protek Wood Preserver is odourless when dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong lasting - 5 years protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: Approx. 6-8 m2 per litre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend 2-3 coats for optimum protection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Protek","offers":[{"title":"5 Litre","offer_id":65003911938397,"sku":"WPRESPP5","price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Litre","offer_id":65003911971165,"sku":"WPRESPP20","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/8997\/6925\/files\/protek-wood-preserver-clear.jpg?v=1782117878"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/8997\/6925\/collections\/5l-protek-stain-blocking-primer-clear-01.jpg?v=1788447309","url":"https:\/\/www.sheds.co.uk\/collections\/protek-wood-primers-preservers.oembed","provider":"Sheds.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}