Carefree Protectant Timber Treatment 1L Black

The perfect finish for your log cabin or wooden garden building

Give your log cabin or timber garden building a bold, long-lasting finish with our Carefree Protectant Timber Treatment in Black. Created with Valvoline, this advanced water-based formula provides superior weather protection while giving your log cabin a modern, contemporary finish that enhances the natural grain of the wood.

The treatment penetrates deep into the timber, forming a barrier that protects the wood against rain, UV exposure, wind and moisture. This helps to prevent issues such as rot, decay and insect damage, preserving the integrity and appearance of your garden building, fencing or decking for years to come.

The rich black finish adds a contemporary look to your garden building, complementing both modern and traditional outdoor spaces. Whether you’re finishing a new log cabin or treating existing woodwork, this treatment offers exceptions protection combined with a professional finish.

In addition to timber, this treatment can also be used on concrete surfaces to provide added weather resistance and protection. It provides a durable, water-resistant layer that helps to prevent damp, cracking and discolouration, helping to maintain the appearance and longevity of concrete bases, posts or walls.

Coverage

Coverage is dependent on the individual painter but overall, you can expect 6-8 m² per litre. So, with a 2.5L tin, you can expect coverage of 15-20 m².

The layer thickness is around 20-30 microns on average. A depth of 80-120 microns is recommended for all log cabins. We recommend three to four coats of this treatment for maximum coverage and longevity with reapplication every few years.

Uses of Carefree Timber Treatment

The Carefree treatment range is highly recommended for use on:

• Log cabins and all timber buildings

• Pressure impregnated timber

• Hardwood timber to maintain the natural colour

• Concrete

• Inside buildings with a high moisture content such as saunas and log cabins with hot tubs in an enclosed space or a canopy.

Benefits of Carefree Protectant

• Long-term protection against humidity

• Low maintenance costs

• Easy to apply and easy to clean

• Excellent colour retention with minimal discolouring through sunlight

• Reduced vulnerability to fungi and algae

• Impregnating

• Anti-corrosive

• Water-repellent

• High Elasticity

• Prevents calcium formation on concrete

• Very quick Drying

• Carefree Wood Protectant is easy to use

Wood protectant dries quickly so your wood or concrete will be ready to use within 15 minutes of treatment (depending on temperature, humidity and type of surface). You can use the wood protectant without a primer which makes the long-term protection of your garden building quick and simple.

Important things to note about Carefree

• Carefree Wood Protectant must be stored frost-free

• Brushes can be cleaned in water

• At least three coats are required on log cabins and saunas