Kingfisher Shed Preservative

officeguru

Hi All,

I have just had a quality shed custom built -- the last one disintegrated in the storm -- but I am not sure what to treat it with... It's a pretty large shed (it's only for his motorbike - but I might persuade him to put his bed, clothes, tv etc etc inside as well so not to waste the space ) and I am not sure what to treat it with...

It looks more like a log cabin than a shed but with only 2 windows to keep it fairly secure... I don't want to stain the wood so I am looking for a clear preservative and I came across this one and it is fairly reasonable compared to the brand names out of B&Q etc....

I just wondered if someone could give me some advice as I would need at least 25 litres of the preservative and I am not sure how many coats...

http://www.kingfisheruk.com/item_22_traditional_wood_preservative#22

Also, should I put the preservative onto the floor of the shed or do I leave it virgin wood ?

Thanks in advance

ListysDad

That's just the stuff you want.

FYI, due to European legislation, only products that say preservative ARE preservatives no matter how they might intimate otherwise! The 25l price is pretty good.

In terms of coats, I'd say two initially BUT, and this is important, make sure you put as much as you can get on on 'cut' edges especially 'ends' of logs. Remember to do inside AND out.

Def put on floor too.

Have fun!

officeguru

ListysDad wrote: »

That's just the stuff you want.

FYI, due to European legislation, only products that say preservative ARE preservatives no matter how they might intimate otherwise! The 25l price is pretty good.

In terms of coats, I'd say two initially BUT, and this is important, make sure you put as much as you can get on on 'cut' edges especially 'ends' of logs. Remember to do inside AND out.

Def put on floor too.

Have fun!

Thank you very much for your advice... I'll go ahead and order it... I just have to wait until the temperature rises above 5c and I'll get started... I hate painting with a passion!

Regards