{"id":162,"date":"2015-04-23T09:34:55","date_gmt":"2015-04-23T09:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/protekproducts.co.uk\/carrot1\/?page_id=162"},"modified":"2019-06-04T09:21:54","modified_gmt":"2019-06-04T09:21:54","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?page_id=162","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-2 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\" scoped=\"scoped\">.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-size:13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover { color: #a0ce4e;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #a0ce4e!important;border-color: #a0ce4e!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\"><ul class=\"fusion-filters clearfix\"><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-filter-all fusion-active\"><a data-filter=\"*\" href=\"#\">All<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".flora-fauna-related\" href=\"#\">FLORA &amp; FAUNA<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".product-wood-type\" href=\"#\">PRODUCT &amp; WOOD TYPE<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".protek-interiors-related\" href=\"#\">PROTEK &amp; INTERIORS<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".technical-application\" href=\"#\">TECHNICAL &amp; APPLICATION<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What product would you recommend on planters?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-285\" href=\"#collapse-1-285\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What product would you recommend on planters?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-285\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>For planters I\u2019d recommend that you use Royal Exterior as it\u2019s a hard-wearing protective coating that is suitable for vertical and horizontal surfaces. It is suitable for use around plants and once dry, won\u2019t cause any harm.<br \/>\nThe coating will be degraded by contact to soil so I would recommend using a liner internally to protect the coating. If you don\u2019t then the coating won\u2019t cause any harm if any of it is chipped or worn away by digging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I overpaint Shed &#038; Fence with Clear Stable Coat?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-283\" href=\"#collapse-1-283\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I overpaint Shed &#038; Fence with Clear Stable Coat?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-283\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No, our Stable Coat isn&#8217;t very compatible with Shed &amp; Fence although works well as a top coat with Wood Stain &amp; Protector and Royal Exterior. Clear Top Coat will go over the top really well and give you a far greater level<br \/>\nof water repellency than just with Shed &amp; Fence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I use Royal Exterior finish on rough sawn fence panels?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T15:59:25+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-281\" href=\"#collapse-1-281\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I use Royal Exterior finish on rough sawn fence panels?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-281\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes you can use Royal Exterior on any timber product you like. For fencing one coat should suffice with a second coat extending the lifespan of the coating and depth of colour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I use on rough sawn timber?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-279\" href=\"#collapse-1-279\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I use on rough sawn timber?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-279\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>All of our wood stains are suitable for both planed (smooth) and rough sawn surfaces. The only difference is that rough sawn surfaces are a lot thirstier so coverage rates will go down. The first coat will be very thirsty then<br \/>\nthe second will be normal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What product would you recommend for a beach hut?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T15:58:23+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-277\" href=\"#collapse-1-277\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What product would you recommend for a beach hut?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-277\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Royal Exterior should be used as a beach hut will be prone to high levels of exposure and attack from the sea spray.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">We really like the colours of the Wood Stain &#038; Protector and Royal Exterior ranges &#038; would like to use them on our children&#8217;s play equipment. Are the wood stains safe for children?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-275\" href=\"#collapse-1-275\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">We really like the colours of the Wood Stain &#038; Protector and Royal Exterior ranges &#038; would like to use them on our children&#8217;s play equipment. Are the wood stains safe for children?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-275\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes. Once dry the coating is perfectly safe for children\u2019s play equipment. We don\u2019t suggest that you allow children to use the wood stain or paint with it but it does conform to BS EN-71 and is suitable for use on products<br \/>\ncarrying the CE mark. Protek retail wood stains have been tested and show that they do not contain any elements of antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and selenium.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I use Royal Exterior on decking boards?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T15:57:07+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-273\" href=\"#collapse-1-273\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I use Royal Exterior on decking boards?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-273\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We would only recommend Decking Stain for use on decking. Although Royal Exterior is hard-wearing it is not designed for decking so would prematurely wear away and lift off.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are Protek wood stains safe to use around a pond?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-271\" href=\"#collapse-1-271\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are Protek wood stains safe to use around a pond?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-271\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Protek wood stains and coatings are suitable to be around a pond but only when dry. We do not recommend that any of our products be painted in-situ if there is a possibility for any liquid product to run off into the water<br \/>\ncourse\/pond. Our paints are safe and suitable once they are dry and then placed back over the water, or if the water can be fully covered from any possible drips and splashes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What wood stain should I use on garden furniture?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T15:55:27+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-269\" href=\"#collapse-1-269\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What wood stain should I use on garden furniture?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-269\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We would recommend that you use the Royal Exterior range as other coatings are too soft to withstand sitting water and higher levels of wear &amp; tear. For general product advice please see the &#8216;What Wood Stain&#8217; guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I use on my cedar climbing frame?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T15:54:57+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-267\" href=\"#collapse-1-267\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I use on my cedar climbing frame?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-267\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Cedar has natural preservative qualities meaning that it won\u2019t start to rot for 20-30 years. Because of this there\u2019s no need to use any preservative treatments on it until much later in its lifespan. For further protection<br \/>\nagainst the elements or to change the colour we would recommend a water-repellent coating of Royal Exterior.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I use on plywood?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T15:54:23+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-265\" href=\"#collapse-1-265\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I use on plywood?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-265\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If your plywood item is to be used in a damp garage or externally we\u2019d recommend that you pre-treat the plywood with our Wood Preserver as ply is susceptible to mould. I would recommend that you use Royal Exterior as<br \/>\na protective coating. Royal bonds well to plywood and will produce a hard-wearing water repellent coating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is your advice for treating green oak?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T15:53:46+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-263\" href=\"#collapse-1-263\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is your advice for treating green oak?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-263\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Due to the high levels of moisture in the timber and the fact that the grain is so tight, it\u2019s very hard for the wood stain to penetrate the timber and fix properly. We would recommend that it is left to weather prior to<br \/>\ntreatment allowing it to dry out and the grain to open. We would then recommend the use of Royal Exterior for colour and protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post product-wood-type \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What product should I use on oak?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T15:53:06+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-261\" href=\"#collapse-1-261\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What product should I use on oak?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-261\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>For all hardwoods you should use Royal Exterior or Royal Interior as other wood stains won&#8217;t penetrate the dense grain of hardwoods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How much do I need?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T14:01:48+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-258\" href=\"#collapse-1-258\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much do I need?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-258\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Coverage depends on surface porosity but you can expect to get between 8m2 and 12m2 per litre. For further details please refer to the &#8216;Retail Products Range&#8217; comparison chart<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Will a wood stain stop pressure treated timber from shrinking?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T14:01:27+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-256\" href=\"#collapse-1-256\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will a wood stain stop pressure treated timber from shrinking?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-256\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No. Our wood stains are designed to be flexible and move with timber as it expands and contracts. It will not freeze the timber solid so when new timber is drying out the movements can be quite extreme so timber may<br \/>\nsplit causing the coating to split too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What kind of fungicide is used? Is it dangerous?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-254\" href=\"#collapse-1-254\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What kind of fungicide is used? Is it dangerous?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-254\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Protek wood stains Wood Protector and Shed &amp; Fence contain a borate fungicide. This is a natural borate mineral salt. This natural form of boron is actually good for plants and harmless to people and animals. This borate<br \/>\nis said to be only half as dangerous for humans and animals as table salt but effective against fungi and insects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Should I leave staining new decking until the sun has weathered it?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T14:00:57+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-252\" href=\"#collapse-1-252\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Should I leave staining new decking until the sun has weathered it?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-252\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The industry recommends that decking is allowed to weather naturally for 12 months before applying a stain or an oil. Decking is pressure impregnated with chemicals to stop it rotting and this treatment needs time to<br \/>\nsettle before applying any top coat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How long do I need to leave pre-treated timber for before applying a water-proof coating?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T14:00:36+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-250\" href=\"#collapse-1-250\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long do I need to leave pre-treated timber for before applying a water-proof coating?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-250\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If your timbers have been freshly pressure treated the industry recommend that it is left to weather and settle down for up to 12 months before applying a stain or coloured top coat. This is for 2 reasons; (i) there may be<br \/>\nsalt residue from the preservation chemical on the surface of the timber that needs to come off. If you apply a coating on top of these salts the coating won\u2019t be able to adhere fully to the timber and when the salts come<br \/>\noff, they could take the coating off as well. You could help speed up this process by rinsing off the surfaces then allowing them to dry. (ii) depending on what preservation chemicals have been used, there may be waxes that<br \/>\nneed to weather off as they may block new coatings from adhering fully to the timber. Again this could be speeded up by washing surfaces with water and detergent. You can check with the manufacturer to see whether the<br \/>\npreservative used on the timber has wax additives. Please read the document &#8216;To Stain or not to Stain?&#8217; for further advice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can you overcoat spirit-based products with Protek wood stains?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T14:00:18+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-248\" href=\"#collapse-1-248\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can you overcoat spirit-based products with Protek wood stains?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-248\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Our water-based wood stains will go over the top of a spirit-based coating as long as it has had long enough to weather and for the spirits to evaporate; about 6 &#8211; 12 months. In an ideal world you should sand back old<br \/>\ncoatings but otherwise for surface preparation, wash the building down with either warm soapy water and a stiff brush or a pressure washer to remove any dirt and any loose previous treatments. When the building has<br \/>\ndried we recommend a 2 coat application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Could there be a problem applying a water-based wood stain on a surface that has been previously coated with an oil?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:59:57+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-246\" href=\"#collapse-1-246\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Could there be a problem applying a water-based wood stain on a surface that has been previously coated with an oil?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-246\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If many years have elapsed since oil treatment you should be ok to overcoat with a water-based wood stain. However oil can create future problems and cause coatings to be repelled and not fix properly. If it\u2019s a large job<br \/>\nyou\u2019re undertaking I would try a sample and treat a small section first to make sure it overcoats without any problems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I paint Protek wood stains over old wood stains?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:59:38+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-244\" href=\"#collapse-1-244\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I paint Protek wood stains over old wood stains?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-244\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes you can paint over old treatments even if they were spirit based or creosote. The coating must be well weathered and the surface must be cleaned as much as possible. For new wood stain treatments to work to their<br \/>\noptimum performance and longevity it is advised that old coatings are sanded back to bare wood prior to new treatments being applied.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are Protek wood stains waterproof coatings breathable?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:59:18+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-242\" href=\"#collapse-1-242\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are Protek wood stains waterproof coatings breathable?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-242\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, Protek use acrylics and waxes that leave a microporous coating that allows timber to breathe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What sprayer should I use?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:58:57+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-240\" href=\"#collapse-1-240\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What sprayer should I use?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-240\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Protek is best suited to low pressure spraying or airless spraying. The type of pump up garden sprayers that are common in most gardens, knapsack sprayers, electric fence and shed sprayers are all ideal. As Protek\u2019s wood<br \/>\nstains create a water proof coating it is important that you keep the nozzle clean. Rinse them with water if they are not going to be used for a while and after use to make sure a film doesn\u2019t build up and block the sprayer<br \/>\nor nozzle up. You can use a standard high-volume low-pressure pump-up sprayer for all ranges bar Royal Exterior which due to its thicker consistency, requires a spray gun set to low-pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I want to apply a light colour from the Wood Stain &#038; Protector range on my fence\/shed. How many coats will I need?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:58:34+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-238\" href=\"#collapse-1-238\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I want to apply a light colour from the Wood Stain &#038; Protector range on my fence\/shed. How many coats will I need?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-238\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You will be applying a light colour on to a wood surface that will be of a darker brown shade compared to the stain, even if it\u2019s new fresh fairly light timber. This means that you will need 2 &#8211; 3 coats as opposed to when<br \/>\nyou\u2019re applying a darker shade where the colour is a lot stronger so you\u2019ll get the true colour within 1 &#8211; 2 coats.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How many coats should I apply?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-236\" href=\"#collapse-1-236\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How many coats should I apply?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-236\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Our products are designed to work most effectively on a 2 coat application basis. On rough sawn timber one coat is usually enough, unless you are treating a building in which case a second coat will improve the<br \/>\nwaterproofing. A 3rd coat will enhance the solidity of the coating and depth of colour. Further coats may de-stabilise the coating as coats will start sticking to each other rather than the timber and could lead to<br \/>\npremature peeling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What knotting agent should I use?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:57:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-234\" href=\"#collapse-1-234\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What knotting agent should I use?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-234\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The two products we&#8217;d recommend are Ronseal Colron Knotting Solution Clear or Liberon Knotting Solution (which is not strictly clear but pale in colour). Both products are widely availabel in most large DIY stores.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need to apply knotting agent to pressure treated timber?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:57:14+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-231\" href=\"#collapse-1-231\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to apply knotting agent to pressure treated timber?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-231\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The pressure treatment chemicals won\u2019t prevent knots from bleeding resin out so we would advise you apply knotting agent to knots if you don\u2019t want any resin bleeds to stain the coating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I want to protect my new timber building but the weather isn&#8217;t very good. What should I do?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:56:54+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-229\" href=\"#collapse-1-229\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I want to protect my new timber building but the weather isn&#8217;t very good. What should I do?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-229\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Please refer to our &#8216;Winter Weather Advice&#8217; sheet for information and advice on applying wood stains in bad weather conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Why do I need to apply a water-repellent coating on top of pressure-treated timber?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:56:33+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-227\" href=\"#collapse-1-227\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why do I need to apply a water-repellent coating on top of pressure-treated timber?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-227\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Wood preserver chemicals are used to protect timber against rot and fungi attack. Pressure treatment chemicals do not offer any protection against the weather so you need to apply a top coating to protect your timber<br \/>\nfrom damage caused by rain and the elements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I have new and old fencing of different shades. What do you recommend will protect my fencing and match up all the colours?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:56:13+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-225\" href=\"#collapse-1-225\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I have new and old fencing of different shades. What do you recommend will protect my fencing and match up all the colours?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-225\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>A couple of coats of a dark Shed &amp; Fence stain such as Nut Brown, will tie in new to old in a uniform colour. For best results or when trying to match up dark to light we would recommend you use Wood Stain &amp; Protector or<br \/>\nRoyal Exterior as they create solid colour coatings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How can I change a dark colour for a light colour?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:55:48+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-223\" href=\"#collapse-1-223\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can I change a dark colour for a light colour?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-223\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Changing a dark colour to a light shade can be tricky especially with wood stains such as Shed &amp; Fence. Ideally the old dark coating should be sanded back to make application of a lighter shade easier. The best ranges to<br \/>\nuse for over-coating dark colours are Wood Stain &amp; Protector or the higher grade Royal Exterior as it creates a solid (opaque) coating within 3 coats.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I mix colours together?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:55:27+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-221\" href=\"#collapse-1-221\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I mix colours together?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-221\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes you can but we would recommend that you only mix within the same range and use a cheap electric hand blender to make sure that pigments &amp; waxes etc. are fully mixed together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post technical-application \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do Protek&#8217;s Clear wood stains contain UV blockers?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:55:09+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-219\" href=\"#collapse-1-219\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do Protek&#8217;s Clear wood stains contain UV blockers?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-219\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No. Our wood stains offer UV protection as the resins and acrylics will filter UV and slow down colour fade but timber will still grey naturally over time. Please see &#8216;Wood Greying Advice&#8217; for further information<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post flora-fauna-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are any animal products used in the manufacture of Protek&#8217;s wood stains?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-217\" href=\"#collapse-1-217\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are any animal products used in the manufacture of Protek&#8217;s wood stains?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-217\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No, none of Protek\u2019s wood stains contain animal products and so they are suitable for use by vegetarians and vegans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post flora-fauna-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Have your products and ingredients been tested on animals?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:54:08+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-212\" href=\"#collapse-1-212\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Have your products and ingredients been tested on animals?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-212\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>None of the products we manufacture have not been tested on animals. However some of our raw materials I cannot speak for, I would imagine that to obtain some of the data that was necessary to bring some of the active<br \/>\ningredients to market, at some point in their history they could have been tested on animals. As a company it is our policy to obtain the most sustainable and environmentally ethical products we can that are available to us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post flora-fauna-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is suitable for use on a bird nesting box?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T13:53:35+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-209\" href=\"#collapse-1-209\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is suitable for use on a bird nesting box?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-209\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We have had our Wood Stain &amp; Protector range of colours approved by the RSPB for nesting birds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post flora-fauna-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What preservative or stain is safe to use on the floor inside a hutch?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T08:51:03+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-207\" href=\"#collapse-1-207\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What preservative or stain is safe to use on the floor inside a hutch?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-207\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We wouldn\u2019t advise using a preservative on the inside of a rabbit hutch or any animal home as the chemicals could be harmful to animals. We would recommend that you use Royal Exterior or Decking Stain as a water-repellent<br \/>\nprotective coating. Once dry they are not harmful to pets and we suggest that you leave the coating to dry for 24 hours before putting your rabbit back in to the hutch. Whilst we cannot guarantee against any<br \/>\nstrange allergies your rabbit may have from ingesting nibbled segments, in the decades of producing and supplying wood stains we haven\u2019t heard of a single case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post flora-fauna-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are Protek wood stains harmful if an animal ingests them by nibbling on their housing?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-205\" href=\"#collapse-1-205\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are Protek wood stains harmful if an animal ingests them by nibbling on their housing?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-205\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>All of our wood stains are water-based, comply to EN71-3 and are deemed suitable for use around pets, plants and children. Once dry the wood stain won\u2019t cause any harm to your animal although we can\u2019t guarantee<br \/>\nagainst any particular allergies that your animals may have if they ingest anything by nibbling. However in nearly 30 years we haven\u2019t heard of a single case so you should be fine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post flora-fauna-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What wood stain would you recommend to use on the outside and inside of animal housing such as rabbit hutches?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-203\" href=\"#collapse-1-203\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What wood stain would you recommend to use on the outside and inside of animal housing such as rabbit hutches?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-203\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>All of our wood stains are suitable for use around animals, birds, children and plants. As they are low in odour and VOC your animals can be returned to their housing 24 hours aftre the inside has been treated to ensure it is<br \/>\nfully dry. The choice of product will come down to what finish you&#8217;d like, the colour and your budget. Please see the &#8216;Retail Products Range&#8217; comparison chart for help<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post flora-fauna-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are Protek wood stains safe to use around bees?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-201\" href=\"#collapse-1-201\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are Protek wood stains safe to use around bees?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-201\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We haven\u2019t carried out any testing specific to bees. Our water-based wood stains are all suitable for use around animals, birds, children and plants with Shed &amp; Fence being the most gentle of our retail wood care range. We<br \/>\nknow that our wood stains have been used around bees and haven\u2019t had any reports of any harm being caused, but you can check with the National Beekeepers Association.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post flora-fauna-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are Protek wood stains safe for animals?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-06-19T08:40:15+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-199\" href=\"#collapse-1-199\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are Protek wood stains safe for animals?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-199\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes they are but you are advised to make sure that all surfaces are dry and allow a minimum of 24 hours before allowing animals near any treated surfaces.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post flora-fauna-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What product should I use on raised vegetable beds?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-197\" href=\"#collapse-1-197\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What product should I use on raised vegetable beds?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-197\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>For planters I\u2019d recommend that you use Royal Exterior as it\u2019s a hard-wearing protective coating that is suitable for vertical and horizontal surfaces. It is suitable for use around plants and once dry, won\u2019t cause any harm.<br \/>\nAlternatively you could use Wood Stain &amp; Protector although being a softer coating you will have to apply maintenance coats on a more regular basis.\u00a0The coating will be degraded by contact to soil so I would recommend using a liner internally to protect the coating. If you don\u2019t then the coating won\u2019t cause any harm if any of it is chipped to worn away by digging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post protek-interiors-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are Protek wood stains available in Europe, the USA, Canada or Australia?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-05-29T13:31:09+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-190\" href=\"#collapse-1-190\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are Protek wood stains available in Europe, the USA, Canada or Australia?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-190\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Sorry but we currently only ship to the UK and parts of Ireland. Chemical legislation &amp; regulations plus exorbitant shipping costs currently make export prohibitively expensive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post protek-interiors-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What product can I use on my interior floor boards and stairs?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-05-29T13:30:51+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-188\" href=\"#collapse-1-188\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What product can I use on my interior floor boards and stairs?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-188\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You can use Decking Stain as it is a hard-wearing coating designed to withstand foot traffic. Alternatively you could use Royal Interior but it has not been designed for flooring so we would recommend a top coat of a<br \/>\nwater-based breathable polyurethane varnish.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post protek-interiors-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Would Royal Interior be suitable for using on a dining table or kitchen work surface?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-186\" href=\"#collapse-1-186\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Would Royal Interior be suitable for using on a dining table or kitchen work surface?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-186\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>It is not suitable for use on items that come in to contact with food such as a chopping board, but are suitable for use on items such as dining tables and kitchen cupboards<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post protek-interiors-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are there COSHH safety data sheets for Protek wood stains?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-05-29T13:30:01+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-184\" href=\"#collapse-1-184\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are there COSHH safety data sheets for Protek wood stains?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-184\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Protek wood stains aren&#8217;t classed as toxic or hazardous but we do supply safety data sheets on request for information purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post protek-interiors-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the difference between Royal Interior and Exterior?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-06-04T09:21:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-182\" href=\"#collapse-1-182\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between Royal Interior and Exterior?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-182\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>There is no difference between Royal Interior and Exterior and it is suitable for use inside.The difference in name is purely for SEO and marketing purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post protek-interiors-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What size are your sample pots?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-05-29T13:29:21+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-180\" href=\"#collapse-1-180\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What size are your sample pots?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-180\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>All samples are 100ml except for Royal Exterior and Royal Interior that come in 125ml tins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post protek-interiors-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What&#8217;s the shelf-life of your products?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-05-29T13:29:02+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-178\" href=\"#collapse-1-178\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What&#8217;s the shelf-life of your products?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-178\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Our products have an in can shelf life of 2 years if stored sealed and protected from frost. Pigments and raw materials will settle out over time so will need to be throroughly shaken &amp; stirred prior to use. A handy tip for<br \/>\nre-mixing is to use a cheap hand blender as this mixes the components back in thoroughly and quickly with minimum effort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post protek-interiors-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where\u2019s my local stockist?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-05-29T13:27:15+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-168\" href=\"#collapse-1-168\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where\u2019s my local stockist?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-168\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You can find your local stockist on the Retail Stockist PDF which is sorted by county. Please call your stockist first to check that the product and colour you are after is in stock. Not all stockists carry all of our ranges and<br \/>\nwith Royal, the colour range is so large that no-one stocks all of it. If you can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for at your stockist we can deliver straight to your door. Standard service is 3 days, or you can get next day delivery if<br \/>\nyou place your order before 12pm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post protek-interiors-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can we collect from your factory?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-05-29T13:27:53+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-166\" href=\"#collapse-1-166\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can we collect from your factory?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-166\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, you are more than welcome to come to our factory. Please refer to the Contact page for opening times and call in advance to make sure that we have your required product and colour in stock.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post protek-interiors-related \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where are Protek wood stains made?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protekproducts.lcdev.co.uk\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by d1g1t4l\" rel=\"author\">d1g1t4l<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-05-29T13:28:22+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-152\" href=\"#collapse-1-152\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where are Protek wood stains made?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-152\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We manufacture all of our wood stains and timber coatings at our factory in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, UK.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - 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