Treatex Exterior Oils are manufactured on a base of natural sustainable raw materials including Sunflower oil, Soybean oil, and natural waxes and are free of toxic substances. Treatex Exterior Oils are the ideal new or renovation finish for decking, cladding, doors, windows, garden structures and other exterior joinery.

Treatex Exterior Oils penetrate deeply into timber surfaces and in a similar way to bark, attach to the wood capillaries providing protection against extreme climate conditions through a high water repellent, weather and UV resistant surface that can prevent the formation of cracks and swelling in the surface after treatment.

Features

• Easy to apply
• UV resistant
• Highly water resistant
• Contains no biocides or preservatives
• Safe for use on children's toys
• Can be used with Treatex Anti Slip Decking Oil
• SHEER is a lightly tinted clear finish with UV inhibitors
• Exterior Oil colours can be overcoated with Exterior Oils Clear for extra wear protection
• Exterior Oils can over be overcoated with
• Clear contains no UV inhibitors

Usage

Suitable for: External use

Recommended timbers: Suitable for use on most species of timber

Applications: Decking, cladding, windows, garden structures and other exterior joinery

Coverage

1L will cover approximately 15m² in one coat depending on the timber and method of application.
2.5L will cover approximately 37m² in one coat depending on the timber and method of application.

Preparation

Treatex Exterior Oils work best on unfinished timbers. Exotic and pressure-treated timbers should be allowed to weather for approximately 3 months before finishing. Previous finishes which stop Exterior Oils from penetrating into the timbers (e.g. paints and other ‘closed’ finishes) must be fully removed prior to application. Previous porous finishes should be lightly sanded before over-coating. When over-coating a previously finished surface, a trial application is essential. Flaking or peeling finishes must be fully removed prior to application. Ensure the timber is dry and free from possible contaminants e.g. algae, grease, dirt, dust etc. Timbers susceptible to mould and fungi should be treated first with a suitable preservative. We advise that when using Exterior Oils, sufficient product is purchased to complete the whole project and when more than one tin is required it is advisable to mix them together before use. The timber must have a moisture content below 18% and the ambient temperature must be greater than 8oC/<60% humidity during application and drying. We strongly recommend a trial application prior to starting the project.

Application

Stir tins thoroughly, before and during use. Use a brush, roller or spray to evenly apply Treatex Exterior Oils in the same direction as the wood grain, allowing approximately 60-70ml per m2. Pay particular attention to the end grain, which you should apply liberally. After approximately 12 hours the first coat can be overcoated. Apply with a brush or roller a second coat of Exterior Oils, again allowing roughly 60-70ml per m2. After the second coat leave for approximately 12 hours to dry. A third coat can be applied if necessary. Finishing with Exterior Oils Clear will add further protection against wear and abrasion. For decking, we recommend applying Treatex Anti-slip Decking Oil.