Oils

A range of interior and exterior wood oils suitable for any project and wood type. Includes traditional wood oils, Hardwax oils, wood oils with UV filters and more.

Preservers

Protect and preserve interior and exterior wood against rot, mould, algae, fungal growth, insect attack and more with these treatments and woodworm killers.

Stains

A versatile range of water and solvent-based wood stains for floors, furniture, decking and more. Choose from a range of popular wood tones to more exotic hues.

Varnishes

Protect interior and exterior wooden surfaces with the unrivalled durability of wood varnishes. A great range of clear and coloured formulations.

Waxes

A traditional way to seal and protect wooden surfaces whilst achieving a sympathetic natural finish.

Cleaners

Specially formulated and pH balanced for a variety of oiled, stained and varnished surfaces.

Paints

Opaque and transparent wood paints to customise and renovate throughout the home and garden.

Polishes

Revive, maintain or replenish your furnishings and floors with these top-notch polishes.

Tools and Accessories

A high-quality range of brushes, abrasives, rollers, filler knives, tools and more.

Fillers

From filler gels to ready-mixed wood fillers and wax filler sticks. Easy to use, quick to repair!

Glues

Keep it simple with the very best adhesives and bonding agents offering superior strength and hold.

Lacquers

A range of pigmented, water and solvent-based lacquers for commercial and trade

Primers

Ensure your varnish or lacquer achieves the very best finish with these cost-effective primers.

Removers

Make light work of removing old finishes with these faithful, effective stripping products.

Dyes

Concentrated coloured dyes to allow your own colour creation or use undiluted for a vibrant effect.

Thinners

High grade performance for effective cleaning of tools or thinning of compatible finishes.

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We are about to fit new drive gates and the manufacturer recommends Osmo UV-Protection - Extra. How often would this need to re-treating? I did not see this in the data sheets. The location is under trees so will be more subject to algae and fungal problems rather than UV damage.

Are you able to confirm what type of wood the gates are made from please? This will help with the advice we can provide.

Knowing how long the oil finish will last is dependent on how much wind, rain and sun the gates are exposed to. Because of this, Osmo are unable to give a specific time frame of how long the oil finish will last but as a very rough guide from other users experiences, the finish will probably be good for 2 plus years, before requiring a maintenance coat. This is just an estimation and is very dependent on the amount of weathering they receive.

Before oiling the gates we recommend that they are treated with a mould and mildew cleaner. This includes all edges, top and bottom, and especially any 'cut ends' or 'end grain'. Although there may not be any visible signs of mould or algae when the gates are delivered or installed, If the wood has at anytime been damp or wet, mould spores could already be present in the surface grain of the timber. Using a mould and mildew cleaner will kill off any spores in the wood prior to oiling.

The next phase would be to treat the wood with a wood preservative. Using a wood preserver will help to protect the wood from mould, algae and insect attack. Osmo WR Base Coat (4001) is a good choice and compatible with Osmo UV Protection Oil Extra.

It's worth checking the gates on a semi-regular basis for signs of mould, algae and water penetration. The first places to be affected are usually the flat, horizontal surfaces where water can collect and sit. This can degrade the finish and promote organic growth over-time. If there is any sign that these surfaces have lost there ability to repel water, simply apply a thin maintenance coat of oil when the wood is dry. In the event of mould or algae appearing, re-treat with the mould and mildew cleaner then re-oil the affected area once dry

In general, hardwood gates made from exotic hardwoods such as teak and Iroko are naturally more resistant to weathering, biological threats and rot. Gates made from Oak or softwoods need more care and maintenance but if well maintained, can last for many decades.