Usage guide

Cuprinol Hardwood Garden Furniture Protector enhances and protects all types of hardwood garden furniture. It has a lightly tinted (or clear) matt appearance that brings out the natural colour of the wood and enhances the grain pattern. Cuprinol Hardwood Garden Furniture Protector is a water repellent formulation and contains UV absorbing pigments so furniture is protected in all types of weather.

For use on hardwood (teak, iroko, meranti) garden furniture such as chairs, tables and benches. May be used to protect new furniture and restore the appearance of older furniture.

A 750ml tin is normally sufficient for: Woodstained wood: 7.5m² with 2 coats Bare wood: 5m² with 3 coats.

Surfaces should be clean, dry and free from algae and mould. For best results brush to remove dirt and debris and then clean the surface with Cuprinol Garden Furniture Cleaner. Rinse well and allow to dry.

New bare wood: Sand smooth, rounding off sharp edges. Brush to remove dust and debris. Natural oils and resins should be removed from resinous wood by wiping with white spirit. For protection against rot pretreat with Cuprinol Garden Furniture Preserver.
Weathered wood: Use Cuprinol Garden Furniture Restorer to bring back the natural colour of the wood. Sand before applying Cuprinol Hardwood Garden Furniture Protector. Alternatively completely remove all grey wood first by sanding back to a clean sound surface.
Painted or varnished wood: Sand off or chemically strip existing coatings, then treat as new bare wood. Not recommended on freshly oiled wood.

Stir well before and occasionally during use. Final colour will depend upon wood type, previous treatment and the number of coats applied. Brush on evenly along the grain avoiding overlaps.

Hardwood Garden Furniture Protector will be touch dry in 4 hours in good drying conditions. Apply 2-3 coats depending on degree of protection and colour required. When applying subsequent coats allow to dry for a minimum of 16 hours before recoating. Some oily timbers such as teak and iroko may extend the drying time. Allow a few days before heavy use or contact with soft furnishings.

Reseal can after use. Clean up any spills while still wet. After use remove as much product as possible from brushes before cleaning with white spirit. For best results use Polycell Brush Cleaner. Do not store or use in extremes of temperature and protect from frost.

Some new furniture may have a pre-treatment, which could affect the performance of Hardwood Garden Furniture Protector consult the manufacturers if in doubt. Depending on exposure conditions, some furniture may need treating each year to maintain protection.

Always read the pack instructions carefully before use.