garden decking
THE GARDEN WOODCARE GUIDE
SHEDS & FENCES
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GARDEN DECKING
GARDEN FURNITURE
GARDEN COLOUR
At Cuprinol, we understand that wood is a natural material and needs a little bit of TLC to keep it looking its best. Choosing the right woodcare product can be tricky but it’s important to select the right product to keep your wood looking great and lasting for a long time. With over 75 years of experience of caring for wood, Cuprinol products have been formulated to do just that and this handy guide will help you choose the products that are right for your garden wood. Whether you want a product to protect against rot and decay, waterproof and nourish or simply to add some beautiful colour, Cuprinol has a product that's specially formulated for the job.
Our panel of Cuprinol woodcare experts continually test our formulations so we can ensure you’re getting the best performing products and highest quality finishes. What’s more, our experts are on hand to offer advice on many different aspects of woodcare... If you have any questions, just visit our website, read the pages of this guide or contact our advice centre - our woodcare experts are always happy to help you.
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Contents
ULTIMATE TREATMENTS Spray
SHEDS & FENCES POWERPAD
Page
4 5-8 10
Brush
GARDEN DECKING PowerPad
Aerosol
Cloth
9-13
GARDEN FURNITURE
14-18
GARDEN COLOUR
19-21
GLOSSARY
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PRODUCTS AT A GLANCE
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Cuprinol now have a range of products with triple action formulations to give you ultimate performance.
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5 YEAR colour, weather protection AND prevents rot & decay.
Scuff resistant colour, lasting weather protection AND prevents rot & decay.
SHEDS & FENCES
GARDEN DECKING
see page 8
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Nourishes, enhances and gives long-lasting weather protection to all types of hardwood
GARDEN FURNITURE see page 17
CHOOSING A PRODUCT FOR SHEDS & FENCES
A couple of coats of a shed and fence treatment will not only colour your fence but also protect it against the damaging effects of the weather. So how do you know which one to choose? Before choosing, the three key things you’ll need to consider are:
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Do you want to apply the product by spray?
Or do you prefer to use a brush?
Do you want a product that preserves wood by actively preventing rot and decay? Treated with Cuprinol One Coat Sprayable Fence Treatment in Autumn Gold
SHEDS & FENCES
SHEDS & FENCES
Sheds and fences are continually exposed to the elements and so are prone to weathering, which makes the wood go grey and lose its original colour.
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SHEDS & FENCES
SPRAYING FENCES When time is short, the range of Cuprinol sprayers and specially formulated sprayable fence treatments for rough-sawn wood is the answer. Developed to ensure accurate and even coverage, they give a coat of colour and protection in a fraction of the time it takes with a brush. Whichever Cuprinol Sprayer you choose, you can treat a fence panel in as little as 3 minutes... CUPRINOL ONE COAT SPRAYABLE FENCE TREATMENT
CUPRINOL 5 YEAR DUCKSBACK SPRAYABLE+
• Colour and weather
• 5 year colour and
• Even coverage in 1 coat • For use with Cuprinol
• Wax enriched for extra
protection
weatherproof protection
water repellency • For use with Cuprinol sprayers or a brush
sprayers or a brush
5 litre
5 litre
AUTUMN BROWN
FOREST GREEN
AUTUMN BROWN
FOREST GREEN
FOREST OAK
HARVEST BROWN
FOREST OAK
HARVEST BROWN
AUTUMN GOLD
RICH CEDAR
AUTUMN GOLD
RICH CEDAR
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CUPRINOL CUPRINOL FENCE FENCE SPRAYER & DECKING POWER SPRAYER • Manual pump device
• 3 year
guarantee
• Great finish
• Ready-to-spray with batteries included
• For spraying
fences & decking
• Continuous
CUPRINOL POWER SPRAYER
• Rechargeable battery
• Superfast charger
• Continuous controllable spray
even spray
+
formerly Cuprinol Sprayable Plus Fence Treatment
APPLY BY BRUSH Brushing is the traditional way to apply a shed and fence treatment and is ideal for more intricate areas of fencing and sheds. Choose from the following Cuprinol products depending on the degree of weather protection or type of finish you require.
CUPRINOL ONE COAT TIMBERCARE
CUPRINOL 5 YEAR DUCKSBACK
• Colour and weather
• 5 year colour and
• Even coverage
• Wax enriched for
• For rough sawn
• Showerproof in 1 hour • For rough sawn
weather protection
in one coat
extra water repellency
garden wood
garden wood
5 litre, 9 litre
5 litre, 9 litre
RICH OAK
WOODLAND GREEN
AUTUMN BROWN
FOREST GREEN
AUTUMN GOLD
RUSTIC BROWN
FOREST OAK
HARVEST BROWN
AUTUMN GOLD
RICH CEDAR
AUTUMN RED Treated with Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback in Autumn Gold
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SHEDS & FENCES
protection
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SHEDS & FENCES
PRODUCTS TO PREVENT ROT & DECAY These products contain active ingredients that penetrate deep into the wood to kill the fungal spores that cause rot and decay. They’re ideal if you want long lasting colour, particularly on smooth planed garden wood.
C CUPRINOL SHED & FENCE PROTECTOR(FP)
CUPRINOL GARDEN WOOD PRESERVER(BP)*
• Penetrates deep
• Penetrates deep into
• For smooth and rough-
• Traditional solvent-
• A wax-enriched,
1 litre, 5 litre
• 5 year colour
• Advanced weather protection • 5 year colour performance
into wood to help resist rain penetration
CUPRINOL ULTIMATE GARDEN WOOD PROTECTOR*
• Active prevention
wood to prevent rot and decay
sawn timber
of rot and decay
based formula
water-based formula
performance
4 litre
4 litre
ACORN BROWN
CHESTNUT
AUTUMN BROWN
SPRUCE GREEN
AUTUMN BROWN
SPRUCE GREEN
GOLDEN BROWN
RUSTIC GREEN
COUNTRY OAK
GOLDEN CEDAR
COUNTRY OAK
GOLDEN CEDAR
GOLDEN OAK
RED CEDAR
GOLDEN OAK
RED CEDAR
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Decking is a stylish and popular alternative to patios but to keep your deck looking its best, it must be protected from the weather as well as the effects of foot traffic. There are a vast array of decking care products and application methods available to help you take care of your decking so it’s important to ensure you choose the right product to give you the finish you want. Before choosing, the three key things to consider are:
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Is your deck old and weathered?
Do you want a natural looking finish or a richer colour finish?
Do you have a preferred application method, eg brush, spray or pad? Restored with Cuprinol Decking Restorer, then treated with Cuprinol Decking Oil & Protector in Natural Cedar
GARDEN DECKING
n
GARDEN DECKING
CHOOSING A PRODUCT FOR DECKING
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The fast and effortless way to transform, colour and protect your deck... Cuprinol PowerPad has a pad and bristles that flexibly adapt to the decking surface, ensuring a perfect finish every time. Simply insert the bottle and the treatment is fed directly onto the pad at the touch of a button.
NEW
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House Beautiful Silver Award 2009 Winner for ‘Best Gardening Product’.
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RESTORING DECKS
Decking is exposed to rain and bad weather and so can quickly develop a build-up of green algae, which is not only unsightly, but can be slippery too. This can be effectively removed using Cuprinol Decking Cleaner*. If your deck has been left to weather for a few years, use Cuprinol Decking Restorer to remove the grey surface and restore it back to its former glory.
CUPRINOL DECKING RESTORER
• Removes dirt, grease
• Restores grey,
and green algae
WEATHERED DECKING
weathered wood back to its original colour
• Effectively prepares
• Works in 15 minutes • Ideal for following
decks for oiling or staining
with decking oil or stain treatments
2.5 litre
2.5 litre
BEFORE
AFTER RESTORED & TREATED DECKING Restored with Cuprinol Decking Restorer, then treated with Cuprinol Decking Oil & Protector in Natural Cedar
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GARDEN DECKING
CUPRINOL DECKING CLEANER*
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GARDEN DECKING
DECKING OIL FINISHES Decking oils penetrate deep into the wood to nourish and replace the natural oils lost through weathering. They’re ideal for new or newly restored decks as they enhance the natural colour and beauty of the wood whilst protecting it from the damaging effects of the weather.
NEW CUPRINOL DECKING OIL & PROTECTOR
CUPRINOL SPRAYABLE DECKING OIL+
CUPRINOL POWERPAD DECKING OIL
• Nourishes the wood
• Nourishes the wood
• Nourishes and protects
and protects against the weather
and protects against the weather
against the weather
• Lightly tinted finish • For use with Cuprinol
• Lightly tinted finish • Use with Cuprinol
• Lightly tinted finish
PowerPad or a brush
sprayers or a brush
2.5 litre, 5 litre
1 litre
3 litre
NATURAL
NATURAL CEDAR
NATURAL PINE
NATURAL OAK
NATURAL PINE
NATURAL OAK
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NATURAL CEDAR
CLEAR
NATURAL CEDAR
NATURAL OAK
+formerly Cuprinol Sprayable Decking Treatment
Decking stains give a richer colour to decking than oil finishes. This makes them perfect for cases where a more opaque colour is preferred. Stains can be used on new or weathered decks, but for best results restore grey wood before treating.
CUPRINOL ULTRA TOUGH DECKING STAIN
CUPRINOL POWERPAD DECKING STAIN
• An ultra tough, durable
• A tough, durable
• Added microbeads help
• For use with Cuprinol
TO PREVENT ROT & DECAY
CUPRINOL ULTIMATE DECKING PROTECTOR*
• Active ingredients
prevent rot and decay
weather resistant finish
weather resistant finish
• Wax enriched for advanced weather protection
PowerPad or a brush 1 litre
prevent slipping
2.5 litre
• UV filters for long lasting colour
2.5 litre
GOLDEN MAPLE
VERMONT GREEN
CEDAR FALL
BOSTON TEAK NATURAL OAK
GOLDEN MAPLE
CLEAR
AUTUMN BROWN
BOSTON TEAK
HAMPSHIRE OAK
COUNTRY OAK
GOLDEN CEDAR
AMERICAN MAHOGANY
HAMPSHIRE OAK
ATLANTIC SPRAY
GARDEN DECKING
DECKING STAIN FINISHES
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GARDEN FURNITURE
CHOOSING A PRODUCT FOR FURNITURE Whether you’ve invested a lot or paid relatively little for your garden furniture, it needs to be protected in order to make it last and keep it looking its best. Before choosing a product, it’s important to understand whether your furniture is hardwood or softwood as both have different needs. If your wood is weathered, a bit of time invested in restoring the wood before you treat it will ensure you get the best results. So, before choosing a product, here are the three key things to consider to ensure you select the right one:
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Is your furniture hardwood or softwood?
Do you need to restore it first?
Do you want a natural looking oil or a coloured stain finish? Treated with Cuprinol Ultimate Hardwood Furniture Oil in Mahogany
WHAT TYPE?
Hardwood Garden Furniture
Softwood Garden Furniture
Hardwood garden furniture is usually made from teak, mahogany, meranti or iroko. The dense nature of the wood and natural resins give it some weather resistance, but it will still need protecting to increase water repellency and prevent the wood losing its colour.
Softwood garden furniture is usually made from pine. However, unlike hardwoods, softwood has a poor natural weather resistance so it’s vital that softwood is completely protected against rot, decay and moisture damage.
WEATHERED HARDWOOD
NEW/RESTORED HARDWOOD
UNTREATED SOFTWOOD
TREATED SOFTWOOD Treated with Cuprinol Teak Oil
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GARDEN FURNITURE
It’s important to know what type of wood your garden furniture is made from so that you can select the best product for the job.
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GARDEN FURNITURE
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RESTORING
Untreated furniture will soon show the damaging effects of the weather with the wood going grey and suffering from algae and mould growth. Cuprinol Garden Furniture Restorer brings greying wood back to life quickly and easily whilst the Cuprinol Garden Furniture Cleaner & Wipes help with the ongoing maintenance of your garden furniture.
BEFORE TREATMENT
CUPRINOL GARDEN FURNITURE CLEANER & WIPES
• Removes dirt and grease
• Added waxes and
orange oil nourish the wood
500ml Spray, pack of 10 large wipes
CUPRINOL GARDEN FURNITURE RESTORER
• Removes grey,
weathered wood back to its original colour
• Works in 15 minutes • Ideal for following with furniture oil or stain
1 litre
AFTER TREATMENT Restored with Cuprinol Garden Furniture Restorer, then treated with Cuprinol Ultimate Hardwood Furniture Oil in Natural Clear
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FURNITURE OIL for hardwoods
CUPRINOL GARDEN FURNITURE TEAK OIL
CUPRINOL ULTIMATE HARDWOOD FURNITURE OIL
• Protects and nourishes
• Lightly tinted finish to nourish and
• Replaces the natural oils
• Added waxes for superior water
Oil: 500ml, 1 litre Aerosol: 500ml Gel: 500ml
• Fungicides minimise mould re-growth
the wood
enhance the wood
lost through weathering
repellency
on product surface
Oil: 500ml, 1 litre Aerosol: 500ml
NATURAL CLEAR
LIGHT OAK
MAHOGANY
GARDEN FURNITURE
Garden furniture oils penetrate into the wood and replace the natural oils lost through weathering. They’re ideal for use on new or newly restored furniture as they will keep the wood nourished and protect it from cracking or splitting.
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GARDEN FURNITURE
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STAIN
STAIN
Adds rich, semi-transparent colour to bare furniture and beautifully re-decorates previously stained wood.
Gives a beautiful, lightly tinted finish that lets the natural beauty of the wood grain show through.
for softwoods
for hardwoods
Tip: For best results use Cuprinol Wood Preserver Clear* first to protect softwood against rot and decay.
LOOKS NEW for up to
3 YEARS
Ideal for new or restored wood
CUPRINOL SOFTWOOD GARDEN FURNITURE STAIN+
CUPRINOL HARDWOOD GARDEN FURNITURE STAIN+
CUPRINOL STAY NEW GARDEN FURNITURE TREATMENT
• Water-repellent
•
• Truly invisible matt
properties protect the wood from moisture damage
• For pine and other
MAHOGANY
TEAK
TEAK
OAK
MAHOGANY
+
+
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provide ultimate weather protection for up to 3 years
hardwoods 750ml
CLEAR
formerly Cuprinol Garden Furniture Finish
protection
• UVA absorbers
• For teak and other
softwoods
750ml, 2.5L
ANTIQUE PINE
Water-repellent properties and UV absorbing pigments protect the wood against the weather
500ml New or restored furniture will quickly turn grey if not properly protected
Garden furniture will stay ‘Looking like new’ for longer if protected with Cuprinol Stay New
formerly Cuprinol Hardwood Garden Furniture Protector
You don’t need to have green fingers to have a gorgeou gorgeous garden! Cuprinol Garden Shades is quick and easy to use us and will inject colour, vibrancy and personality into any exterior space. Cuprinol Garden Shades can be used on virtually any wood in the garden, including sheds, fences, summerhouses, pergolas and garden furniture.
So, get going and bring your garden to life!
nt Blue Beaumo
Lavender
rry Rich Be
Willow
GARDEN COLOUR
Bring your garden to life with...
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GARDEN COLOUR
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BEAUTIFUL COLOUR for all kinds of garden wood
Cuprinol Garden Shades gives beautiful, long lasting colour and protection. Available in 23 opaque colours which complement the natural colours in the garden, they have been specially formulated to still allow the texture of the woodgrain to show through. Cuprinol Garden Shades is also quick drying, so most projects can be completed in a day. What’s more, it can be sprayed with both the Cuprinol Fence Sprayer and Cuprinol Power Sprayer - ideal for large areas such as sheds and fences, when time is short.
Treated with Cuprinol Garden Shades in Old English Green and Willow
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For more information & inspiration pick up the Cuprinol Garden Shades colour guide in store or visit www.cuprinol.co.uk/ideas
CUPRINOL GARDEN SHADES
• Beautiful rich matt colour • Lasting protection for all types of garden wood
• Quick drying
Treated with Cuprinol Garden Shades in Country Cream
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SUNFLOWER
COUNTRY CREAMX
DEEP RUSSETX
SEASONED OAKX
NATURAL STONE
PALE JASMINE
TERRACOTTA
RICH BERRY
TOPIARY GREEN
SAGEX
BLACK ASHX
SILVER BIRCH
HOLLY
SEAGRASSX
LAVENDER
BEAUMONT BLUE
SOMERSET GREEN
WILD THYMEX
FORGET-ME-NOTX
IRISX
OLD ENGLISH GREEN
WILLOWX
BARLEYWOODX
X
5L size available
GARDEN COLOUR
125ml, 1 litre, 2.5 litre, 5 litre (selected shades only).
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A GLOSSARY OF USEFUL TERMS ADDED WAXES Substances added to the product to provide water shedding properties. They help to limit water ingress into the wood and so help to protect it from water damage.
GLOSSARY
STAIN Stains usually give a semi-transparent colour finish to wood that allows the grain and texture of the wood to come through. They protect it against the weather whilst still allowing the wood to breathe, which is important as it ensures that any moisture that enters the wood can escape and doesn’t damage the wood from the inside. OIL Oil products in garden woodcare are formulated using oils from natural and sustainable materials such as linseed, wood oil, etc. They tend to be used on hardwood garden furniture or decking to provide a matt, enhancing and natural finish. Oils penetrate into the wood to nourish it and replace the natural oils lost through weathering. As they don’t form a film on top of the wood they tend to look more natural than stains. SOFTWOOD Softwood is derived from evergreen, relatively fast growing conifers predominating in cooler climates. Softwoods form the main building timbers in Europe, North America and New Zealand. Generally, softwoods are light weight and more prone to cracking, splitting and attack by wood boring insects and wood rotting fungi than hardwoods. Examples are pine, spruce, hemlock, western red cedar and douglas fir.
HARDWOOD Hardwood is derived from trees that predominate in tropical climates. Such trees are slower growing than conifers, giving wood that is denser and more resistant to splitting and cracking. Many species are naturally durable (resistant to rot and insect attack). European examples are oak, walnut, ash, beach and chestnut while tropical examples are mahogany, teak, iroko and meranti.
GARDEN WOOD CLEANERS Remove dirt, slimy growth such as algae, moulds and fungi from exterior wood. Many cleaners contain active ingredients that kill fungi and algae, helping to minimise re-growth. It is advisable to use wood cleaners prior to (re)decoration.
PRESERVER Preservers contain active ingredients that protect the wood from either insect attack, fungal attack (rot) or both. They often come in colours, which makes them a superior alternative to stains due to their additional protective properties.
TREATED WOOD Usually refers to wood that has been treated with a preserver. Wood can be treated by brushing with a wood preservative or can be bought pre-treated such as timbers sold for decking.
ROUGH SAWN WOOD Rough sawn wood is left as it is after the wood trunk has been sawn into planks. It tends to be used for fencing and sheds. SMOOTH PLANED WOOD Smooth planed wood is planed after the trunk of the tree has been sawn into planks. It is usually used for joinery and furniture but also summerhouses, gazebos and higher quality sheds and fences.
BARE WOOD Wood in its natural state and has no surface finish such as paint, varnish or stain.
DEEP PENETRATING Normally refers to a system designed to carry active ingredients into the wood (wood preserver) to lengthen protection from insects and rot. Deep penetrating is also used in relation to natural oils which provide longer-lasting nourishment to the wood or when referring to waxes that help maintain water repellency longer.
RESTORER A product formulated to remove the grey appearance of weathered wood. It brings back the natural colour of wood and prepares it for decoration and protection via oiling or staining. Restorers will only work on wood that hasn’t been previously stained or painted but it can be used for previously oiled wood.
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Cuprinol Fence & Decking Sprayer
Cuprinol One Coat TimberCareV
Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback
V
Gates
Cuprinol Garden Wood Preserver (BP)*
Cuprinol Ultimate Garden Wood Protector*
Cuprinol Shed & Fence Protector
(FP)
Cuprinol Decking Cleaner* Cuprinol Decking Restorer
Cuprinol Decking Oil & Protector
Cuprinol Sprayable Decking Oil
Cuprinol PowerPad Decking Oil
Cuprinol Ultra Tough Decking Stain
Cuprinol PowerPad Decking Stain
Cuprinol Ultimate Decking Protector*
Cuprinol Garden Furniture Restorer
Cuprinol Softwood Garden Furniture Stain
Cuprinol Garden Furniture Cleaner and Wipes
Cuprinol Garden Furniture Teak Oil
Cuprinol Ultimate Hardwood Furniture Oil
Cuprinol Stay New Garden Furniture
V
Suitable for rough sawn garden wood only
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Decking conversion kit available
Cuprinol Hardwood Garden Furniture Stain
Cuprinol Garden Shades
PRODUCTS AT A GLANCE
Cuprinol Power Sprayer
Aerosol
Cuprinol Fence Sprayer O
Cloth
Brush
Lightly Tinted
Clear
Decking
Trellis
Gazebos
Arbours
Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback SprayableV
Summerhouses
Cuprinol One Coat Sprayable Fence TreatmentV
Sheds & Fences
Rich Colour
APPLICATION METHOD
Powerpad
TYPE OF FINISH Hardwood Garden Furniture
USAGE AREA Softwood Garden Furniture
PRODUCT
For more information and to see our complete product range, visit www.cuprinol.co.uk/products
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Is Cuprinol reducing its impact on the environment? Yes. And we are committed to continuing to do so. We conduct all of our operations with respect for the environment and we are continually working hard to reduce the impact of what we do by monitoring the environmental impact of everything – from the source of our raw materials to how our products are made, all the way to what happens to the packaging once the product has been used. The protection and preservation of wood is of major importance to the environment. It ensures that wood is used to its full potential and will last as long as it can before requiring replacement. Our products will not only make garden wood look its best but make it last longer too, therefore reducing the demand for trees to be cut down.
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For further product and stockist information please contact:
The Customer Advice Centre 0870 4441111 or visit our website: www.cuprinol.co.uk Cuprinol, Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire SL2 5DS
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‘Step Towards Greener’ explains our philosophy in order to maintain the high quality of products we can’t change everything overnight, but we are taking bold strides in the right direction. For more information visit: www.cuprinol.co.uk/environment
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Cuprinol, the tree device, the Step Towards Greener logo, Garden Shades, Ducksback, PowerPad, Deck-Grip, the Cuprinol Wood Preservation Society and all distinctive colour names are trademarks of the AkzoNobel Group of Companies. © Akzo Nobel 2010.
We have produced product colours as accurately as printing will allow. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee an exact colour match, and the colours contained in this guide should not be relied on as such. The appearance of the actual colour can be affected by the substrate and the texture of the surface. Wherever colour testers are available, please use them on the actual surface to which the product is to be applied before undertaking the application. This will give you a stronger indication of the appearance of the actual colour. If a colour tester is not available, then try the product on a small, inconspicuous area of the surface before undertaking the full application. *Registered pesticide - see information below: Cuprinol Garden Wood Preserver(BP), Cuprinol Ultimate Garden Wood Protector, Cuprinol Ultimate Decking Protector and Cuprinol Wood Preserver Clear(BP) contain Propiconazole and IPBC. Cuprinol Decking Cleaner contains Benzalkonium Chloride. Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Our Battery Producer Registration Number is BPRN00704
SHEDS & FENCES
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GARDEN DECKING
GARDEN FURNITURE
GARDEN COLOUR
At Cuprinol, we understand that wood is a natural material and needs a little bit of TLC to keep it looking its best. Choosing the right woodcare product can be tricky but it’s important to select the right product to keep your wood looking great and lasting for a long time. With over 75 years of experience of caring for wood, Cuprinol products have been formulated to do just that and this handy guide will help you choose the products that are right for your garden wood. Whether you want a product to protect against rot and decay, waterproof and nourish or simply to add some beautiful colour, Cuprinol has a product that's specially formulated for the job.
Our panel of Cuprinol woodcare experts continually test our formulations so we can ensure you’re getting the best performing products and highest quality finishes. What’s more, our experts are on hand to offer advice on many different aspects of woodcare... If you have any questions, just visit our website, read the pages of this guide or contact our advice centre - our woodcare experts are always happy to help you.
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Contents
ULTIMATE TREATMENTS Spray
SHEDS & FENCES POWERPAD
Page
4 5-8 10
Brush
GARDEN DECKING PowerPad
Aerosol
Cloth
9-13
GARDEN FURNITURE
14-18
GARDEN COLOUR
19-21
GLOSSARY
22
PRODUCTS AT A GLANCE
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Cuprinol now have a range of products with triple action formulations to give you ultimate performance.
4
5 YEAR colour, weather protection AND prevents rot & decay.
Scuff resistant colour, lasting weather protection AND prevents rot & decay.
SHEDS & FENCES
GARDEN DECKING
see page 8
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see page 13
Nourishes, enhances and gives long-lasting weather protection to all types of hardwood
GARDEN FURNITURE see page 17
CHOOSING A PRODUCT FOR SHEDS & FENCES
A couple of coats of a shed and fence treatment will not only colour your fence but also protect it against the damaging effects of the weather. So how do you know which one to choose? Before choosing, the three key things you’ll need to consider are:
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Do you want to apply the product by spray?
Or do you prefer to use a brush?
Do you want a product that preserves wood by actively preventing rot and decay? Treated with Cuprinol One Coat Sprayable Fence Treatment in Autumn Gold
SHEDS & FENCES
SHEDS & FENCES
Sheds and fences are continually exposed to the elements and so are prone to weathering, which makes the wood go grey and lose its original colour.
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SHEDS & FENCES
SPRAYING FENCES When time is short, the range of Cuprinol sprayers and specially formulated sprayable fence treatments for rough-sawn wood is the answer. Developed to ensure accurate and even coverage, they give a coat of colour and protection in a fraction of the time it takes with a brush. Whichever Cuprinol Sprayer you choose, you can treat a fence panel in as little as 3 minutes... CUPRINOL ONE COAT SPRAYABLE FENCE TREATMENT
CUPRINOL 5 YEAR DUCKSBACK SPRAYABLE+
• Colour and weather
• 5 year colour and
• Even coverage in 1 coat • For use with Cuprinol
• Wax enriched for extra
protection
weatherproof protection
water repellency • For use with Cuprinol sprayers or a brush
sprayers or a brush
5 litre
5 litre
AUTUMN BROWN
FOREST GREEN
AUTUMN BROWN
FOREST GREEN
FOREST OAK
HARVEST BROWN
FOREST OAK
HARVEST BROWN
AUTUMN GOLD
RICH CEDAR
AUTUMN GOLD
RICH CEDAR
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CUPRINOL CUPRINOL FENCE FENCE SPRAYER & DECKING POWER SPRAYER • Manual pump device
• 3 year
guarantee
• Great finish
• Ready-to-spray with batteries included
• For spraying
fences & decking
• Continuous
CUPRINOL POWER SPRAYER
• Rechargeable battery
• Superfast charger
• Continuous controllable spray
even spray
+
formerly Cuprinol Sprayable Plus Fence Treatment
APPLY BY BRUSH Brushing is the traditional way to apply a shed and fence treatment and is ideal for more intricate areas of fencing and sheds. Choose from the following Cuprinol products depending on the degree of weather protection or type of finish you require.
CUPRINOL ONE COAT TIMBERCARE
CUPRINOL 5 YEAR DUCKSBACK
• Colour and weather
• 5 year colour and
• Even coverage
• Wax enriched for
• For rough sawn
• Showerproof in 1 hour • For rough sawn
weather protection
in one coat
extra water repellency
garden wood
garden wood
5 litre, 9 litre
5 litre, 9 litre
RICH OAK
WOODLAND GREEN
AUTUMN BROWN
FOREST GREEN
AUTUMN GOLD
RUSTIC BROWN
FOREST OAK
HARVEST BROWN
AUTUMN GOLD
RICH CEDAR
AUTUMN RED Treated with Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback in Autumn Gold
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SHEDS & FENCES
protection
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SHEDS & FENCES
PRODUCTS TO PREVENT ROT & DECAY These products contain active ingredients that penetrate deep into the wood to kill the fungal spores that cause rot and decay. They’re ideal if you want long lasting colour, particularly on smooth planed garden wood.
C CUPRINOL SHED & FENCE PROTECTOR(FP)
CUPRINOL GARDEN WOOD PRESERVER(BP)*
• Penetrates deep
• Penetrates deep into
• For smooth and rough-
• Traditional solvent-
• A wax-enriched,
1 litre, 5 litre
• 5 year colour
• Advanced weather protection • 5 year colour performance
into wood to help resist rain penetration
CUPRINOL ULTIMATE GARDEN WOOD PROTECTOR*
• Active prevention
wood to prevent rot and decay
sawn timber
of rot and decay
based formula
water-based formula
performance
4 litre
4 litre
ACORN BROWN
CHESTNUT
AUTUMN BROWN
SPRUCE GREEN
AUTUMN BROWN
SPRUCE GREEN
GOLDEN BROWN
RUSTIC GREEN
COUNTRY OAK
GOLDEN CEDAR
COUNTRY OAK
GOLDEN CEDAR
GOLDEN OAK
RED CEDAR
GOLDEN OAK
RED CEDAR
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Decking is a stylish and popular alternative to patios but to keep your deck looking its best, it must be protected from the weather as well as the effects of foot traffic. There are a vast array of decking care products and application methods available to help you take care of your decking so it’s important to ensure you choose the right product to give you the finish you want. Before choosing, the three key things to consider are:
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Is your deck old and weathered?
Do you want a natural looking finish or a richer colour finish?
Do you have a preferred application method, eg brush, spray or pad? Restored with Cuprinol Decking Restorer, then treated with Cuprinol Decking Oil & Protector in Natural Cedar
GARDEN DECKING
n
GARDEN DECKING
CHOOSING A PRODUCT FOR DECKING
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The fast and effortless way to transform, colour and protect your deck... Cuprinol PowerPad has a pad and bristles that flexibly adapt to the decking surface, ensuring a perfect finish every time. Simply insert the bottle and the treatment is fed directly onto the pad at the touch of a button.
NEW
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House Beautiful Silver Award 2009 Winner for ‘Best Gardening Product’.
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RESTORING DECKS
Decking is exposed to rain and bad weather and so can quickly develop a build-up of green algae, which is not only unsightly, but can be slippery too. This can be effectively removed using Cuprinol Decking Cleaner*. If your deck has been left to weather for a few years, use Cuprinol Decking Restorer to remove the grey surface and restore it back to its former glory.
CUPRINOL DECKING RESTORER
• Removes dirt, grease
• Restores grey,
and green algae
WEATHERED DECKING
weathered wood back to its original colour
• Effectively prepares
• Works in 15 minutes • Ideal for following
decks for oiling or staining
with decking oil or stain treatments
2.5 litre
2.5 litre
BEFORE
AFTER RESTORED & TREATED DECKING Restored with Cuprinol Decking Restorer, then treated with Cuprinol Decking Oil & Protector in Natural Cedar
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GARDEN DECKING
CUPRINOL DECKING CLEANER*
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GARDEN DECKING
DECKING OIL FINISHES Decking oils penetrate deep into the wood to nourish and replace the natural oils lost through weathering. They’re ideal for new or newly restored decks as they enhance the natural colour and beauty of the wood whilst protecting it from the damaging effects of the weather.
NEW CUPRINOL DECKING OIL & PROTECTOR
CUPRINOL SPRAYABLE DECKING OIL+
CUPRINOL POWERPAD DECKING OIL
• Nourishes the wood
• Nourishes the wood
• Nourishes and protects
and protects against the weather
and protects against the weather
against the weather
• Lightly tinted finish • For use with Cuprinol
• Lightly tinted finish • Use with Cuprinol
• Lightly tinted finish
PowerPad or a brush
sprayers or a brush
2.5 litre, 5 litre
1 litre
3 litre
NATURAL
NATURAL CEDAR
NATURAL PINE
NATURAL OAK
NATURAL PINE
NATURAL OAK
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NATURAL CEDAR
CLEAR
NATURAL CEDAR
NATURAL OAK
+formerly Cuprinol Sprayable Decking Treatment
Decking stains give a richer colour to decking than oil finishes. This makes them perfect for cases where a more opaque colour is preferred. Stains can be used on new or weathered decks, but for best results restore grey wood before treating.
CUPRINOL ULTRA TOUGH DECKING STAIN
CUPRINOL POWERPAD DECKING STAIN
• An ultra tough, durable
• A tough, durable
• Added microbeads help
• For use with Cuprinol
TO PREVENT ROT & DECAY
CUPRINOL ULTIMATE DECKING PROTECTOR*
• Active ingredients
prevent rot and decay
weather resistant finish
weather resistant finish
• Wax enriched for advanced weather protection
PowerPad or a brush 1 litre
prevent slipping
2.5 litre
• UV filters for long lasting colour
2.5 litre
GOLDEN MAPLE
VERMONT GREEN
CEDAR FALL
BOSTON TEAK NATURAL OAK
GOLDEN MAPLE
CLEAR
AUTUMN BROWN
BOSTON TEAK
HAMPSHIRE OAK
COUNTRY OAK
GOLDEN CEDAR
AMERICAN MAHOGANY
HAMPSHIRE OAK
ATLANTIC SPRAY
GARDEN DECKING
DECKING STAIN FINISHES
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GARDEN FURNITURE
CHOOSING A PRODUCT FOR FURNITURE Whether you’ve invested a lot or paid relatively little for your garden furniture, it needs to be protected in order to make it last and keep it looking its best. Before choosing a product, it’s important to understand whether your furniture is hardwood or softwood as both have different needs. If your wood is weathered, a bit of time invested in restoring the wood before you treat it will ensure you get the best results. So, before choosing a product, here are the three key things to consider to ensure you select the right one:
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Is your furniture hardwood or softwood?
Do you need to restore it first?
Do you want a natural looking oil or a coloured stain finish? Treated with Cuprinol Ultimate Hardwood Furniture Oil in Mahogany
WHAT TYPE?
Hardwood Garden Furniture
Softwood Garden Furniture
Hardwood garden furniture is usually made from teak, mahogany, meranti or iroko. The dense nature of the wood and natural resins give it some weather resistance, but it will still need protecting to increase water repellency and prevent the wood losing its colour.
Softwood garden furniture is usually made from pine. However, unlike hardwoods, softwood has a poor natural weather resistance so it’s vital that softwood is completely protected against rot, decay and moisture damage.
WEATHERED HARDWOOD
NEW/RESTORED HARDWOOD
UNTREATED SOFTWOOD
TREATED SOFTWOOD Treated with Cuprinol Teak Oil
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GARDEN FURNITURE
It’s important to know what type of wood your garden furniture is made from so that you can select the best product for the job.
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GARDEN FURNITURE
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RESTORING
Untreated furniture will soon show the damaging effects of the weather with the wood going grey and suffering from algae and mould growth. Cuprinol Garden Furniture Restorer brings greying wood back to life quickly and easily whilst the Cuprinol Garden Furniture Cleaner & Wipes help with the ongoing maintenance of your garden furniture.
BEFORE TREATMENT
CUPRINOL GARDEN FURNITURE CLEANER & WIPES
• Removes dirt and grease
• Added waxes and
orange oil nourish the wood
500ml Spray, pack of 10 large wipes
CUPRINOL GARDEN FURNITURE RESTORER
• Removes grey,
weathered wood back to its original colour
• Works in 15 minutes • Ideal for following with furniture oil or stain
1 litre
AFTER TREATMENT Restored with Cuprinol Garden Furniture Restorer, then treated with Cuprinol Ultimate Hardwood Furniture Oil in Natural Clear
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FURNITURE OIL for hardwoods
CUPRINOL GARDEN FURNITURE TEAK OIL
CUPRINOL ULTIMATE HARDWOOD FURNITURE OIL
• Protects and nourishes
• Lightly tinted finish to nourish and
• Replaces the natural oils
• Added waxes for superior water
Oil: 500ml, 1 litre Aerosol: 500ml Gel: 500ml
• Fungicides minimise mould re-growth
the wood
enhance the wood
lost through weathering
repellency
on product surface
Oil: 500ml, 1 litre Aerosol: 500ml
NATURAL CLEAR
LIGHT OAK
MAHOGANY
GARDEN FURNITURE
Garden furniture oils penetrate into the wood and replace the natural oils lost through weathering. They’re ideal for use on new or newly restored furniture as they will keep the wood nourished and protect it from cracking or splitting.
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GARDEN FURNITURE
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STAIN
STAIN
Adds rich, semi-transparent colour to bare furniture and beautifully re-decorates previously stained wood.
Gives a beautiful, lightly tinted finish that lets the natural beauty of the wood grain show through.
for softwoods
for hardwoods
Tip: For best results use Cuprinol Wood Preserver Clear* first to protect softwood against rot and decay.
LOOKS NEW for up to
3 YEARS
Ideal for new or restored wood
CUPRINOL SOFTWOOD GARDEN FURNITURE STAIN+
CUPRINOL HARDWOOD GARDEN FURNITURE STAIN+
CUPRINOL STAY NEW GARDEN FURNITURE TREATMENT
• Water-repellent
•
• Truly invisible matt
properties protect the wood from moisture damage
• For pine and other
MAHOGANY
TEAK
TEAK
OAK
MAHOGANY
+
+
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provide ultimate weather protection for up to 3 years
hardwoods 750ml
CLEAR
formerly Cuprinol Garden Furniture Finish
protection
• UVA absorbers
• For teak and other
softwoods
750ml, 2.5L
ANTIQUE PINE
Water-repellent properties and UV absorbing pigments protect the wood against the weather
500ml New or restored furniture will quickly turn grey if not properly protected
Garden furniture will stay ‘Looking like new’ for longer if protected with Cuprinol Stay New
formerly Cuprinol Hardwood Garden Furniture Protector
You don’t need to have green fingers to have a gorgeou gorgeous garden! Cuprinol Garden Shades is quick and easy to use us and will inject colour, vibrancy and personality into any exterior space. Cuprinol Garden Shades can be used on virtually any wood in the garden, including sheds, fences, summerhouses, pergolas and garden furniture.
So, get going and bring your garden to life!
nt Blue Beaumo
Lavender
rry Rich Be
Willow
GARDEN COLOUR
Bring your garden to life with...
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GARDEN COLOUR
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BEAUTIFUL COLOUR for all kinds of garden wood
Cuprinol Garden Shades gives beautiful, long lasting colour and protection. Available in 23 opaque colours which complement the natural colours in the garden, they have been specially formulated to still allow the texture of the woodgrain to show through. Cuprinol Garden Shades is also quick drying, so most projects can be completed in a day. What’s more, it can be sprayed with both the Cuprinol Fence Sprayer and Cuprinol Power Sprayer - ideal for large areas such as sheds and fences, when time is short.
Treated with Cuprinol Garden Shades in Old English Green and Willow
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For more information & inspiration pick up the Cuprinol Garden Shades colour guide in store or visit www.cuprinol.co.uk/ideas
CUPRINOL GARDEN SHADES
• Beautiful rich matt colour • Lasting protection for all types of garden wood
• Quick drying
Treated with Cuprinol Garden Shades in Country Cream
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SUNFLOWER
COUNTRY CREAMX
DEEP RUSSETX
SEASONED OAKX
NATURAL STONE
PALE JASMINE
TERRACOTTA
RICH BERRY
TOPIARY GREEN
SAGEX
BLACK ASHX
SILVER BIRCH
HOLLY
SEAGRASSX
LAVENDER
BEAUMONT BLUE
SOMERSET GREEN
WILD THYMEX
FORGET-ME-NOTX
IRISX
OLD ENGLISH GREEN
WILLOWX
BARLEYWOODX
X
5L size available
GARDEN COLOUR
125ml, 1 litre, 2.5 litre, 5 litre (selected shades only).
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A GLOSSARY OF USEFUL TERMS ADDED WAXES Substances added to the product to provide water shedding properties. They help to limit water ingress into the wood and so help to protect it from water damage.
GLOSSARY
STAIN Stains usually give a semi-transparent colour finish to wood that allows the grain and texture of the wood to come through. They protect it against the weather whilst still allowing the wood to breathe, which is important as it ensures that any moisture that enters the wood can escape and doesn’t damage the wood from the inside. OIL Oil products in garden woodcare are formulated using oils from natural and sustainable materials such as linseed, wood oil, etc. They tend to be used on hardwood garden furniture or decking to provide a matt, enhancing and natural finish. Oils penetrate into the wood to nourish it and replace the natural oils lost through weathering. As they don’t form a film on top of the wood they tend to look more natural than stains. SOFTWOOD Softwood is derived from evergreen, relatively fast growing conifers predominating in cooler climates. Softwoods form the main building timbers in Europe, North America and New Zealand. Generally, softwoods are light weight and more prone to cracking, splitting and attack by wood boring insects and wood rotting fungi than hardwoods. Examples are pine, spruce, hemlock, western red cedar and douglas fir.
HARDWOOD Hardwood is derived from trees that predominate in tropical climates. Such trees are slower growing than conifers, giving wood that is denser and more resistant to splitting and cracking. Many species are naturally durable (resistant to rot and insect attack). European examples are oak, walnut, ash, beach and chestnut while tropical examples are mahogany, teak, iroko and meranti.
GARDEN WOOD CLEANERS Remove dirt, slimy growth such as algae, moulds and fungi from exterior wood. Many cleaners contain active ingredients that kill fungi and algae, helping to minimise re-growth. It is advisable to use wood cleaners prior to (re)decoration.
PRESERVER Preservers contain active ingredients that protect the wood from either insect attack, fungal attack (rot) or both. They often come in colours, which makes them a superior alternative to stains due to their additional protective properties.
TREATED WOOD Usually refers to wood that has been treated with a preserver. Wood can be treated by brushing with a wood preservative or can be bought pre-treated such as timbers sold for decking.
ROUGH SAWN WOOD Rough sawn wood is left as it is after the wood trunk has been sawn into planks. It tends to be used for fencing and sheds. SMOOTH PLANED WOOD Smooth planed wood is planed after the trunk of the tree has been sawn into planks. It is usually used for joinery and furniture but also summerhouses, gazebos and higher quality sheds and fences.
BARE WOOD Wood in its natural state and has no surface finish such as paint, varnish or stain.
DEEP PENETRATING Normally refers to a system designed to carry active ingredients into the wood (wood preserver) to lengthen protection from insects and rot. Deep penetrating is also used in relation to natural oils which provide longer-lasting nourishment to the wood or when referring to waxes that help maintain water repellency longer.
RESTORER A product formulated to remove the grey appearance of weathered wood. It brings back the natural colour of wood and prepares it for decoration and protection via oiling or staining. Restorers will only work on wood that hasn’t been previously stained or painted but it can be used for previously oiled wood.
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Cuprinol Fence & Decking Sprayer
Cuprinol One Coat TimberCareV
Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback
V
Gates
Cuprinol Garden Wood Preserver (BP)*
Cuprinol Ultimate Garden Wood Protector*
Cuprinol Shed & Fence Protector
(FP)
Cuprinol Decking Cleaner* Cuprinol Decking Restorer
Cuprinol Decking Oil & Protector
Cuprinol Sprayable Decking Oil
Cuprinol PowerPad Decking Oil
Cuprinol Ultra Tough Decking Stain
Cuprinol PowerPad Decking Stain
Cuprinol Ultimate Decking Protector*
Cuprinol Garden Furniture Restorer
Cuprinol Softwood Garden Furniture Stain
Cuprinol Garden Furniture Cleaner and Wipes
Cuprinol Garden Furniture Teak Oil
Cuprinol Ultimate Hardwood Furniture Oil
Cuprinol Stay New Garden Furniture
V
Suitable for rough sawn garden wood only
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O
Decking conversion kit available
Cuprinol Hardwood Garden Furniture Stain
Cuprinol Garden Shades
PRODUCTS AT A GLANCE
Cuprinol Power Sprayer
Aerosol
Cuprinol Fence Sprayer O
Cloth
Brush
Lightly Tinted
Clear
Decking
Trellis
Gazebos
Arbours
Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback SprayableV
Summerhouses
Cuprinol One Coat Sprayable Fence TreatmentV
Sheds & Fences
Rich Colour
APPLICATION METHOD
Powerpad
TYPE OF FINISH Hardwood Garden Furniture
USAGE AREA Softwood Garden Furniture
PRODUCT
For more information and to see our complete product range, visit www.cuprinol.co.uk/products
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Is Cuprinol reducing its impact on the environment? Yes. And we are committed to continuing to do so. We conduct all of our operations with respect for the environment and we are continually working hard to reduce the impact of what we do by monitoring the environmental impact of everything – from the source of our raw materials to how our products are made, all the way to what happens to the packaging once the product has been used. The protection and preservation of wood is of major importance to the environment. It ensures that wood is used to its full potential and will last as long as it can before requiring replacement. Our products will not only make garden wood look its best but make it last longer too, therefore reducing the demand for trees to be cut down.
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For further product and stockist information please contact:
The Customer Advice Centre 0870 4441111 or visit our website: www.cuprinol.co.uk Cuprinol, Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire SL2 5DS
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‘Step Towards Greener’ explains our philosophy in order to maintain the high quality of products we can’t change everything overnight, but we are taking bold strides in the right direction. For more information visit: www.cuprinol.co.uk/environment
Please recycle this guide or pass to a friend when you have finished with it
Cuprinol, the tree device, the Step Towards Greener logo, Garden Shades, Ducksback, PowerPad, Deck-Grip, the Cuprinol Wood Preservation Society and all distinctive colour names are trademarks of the AkzoNobel Group of Companies. © Akzo Nobel 2010.
We have produced product colours as accurately as printing will allow. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee an exact colour match, and the colours contained in this guide should not be relied on as such. The appearance of the actual colour can be affected by the substrate and the texture of the surface. Wherever colour testers are available, please use them on the actual surface to which the product is to be applied before undertaking the application. This will give you a stronger indication of the appearance of the actual colour. If a colour tester is not available, then try the product on a small, inconspicuous area of the surface before undertaking the full application. *Registered pesticide - see information below: Cuprinol Garden Wood Preserver(BP), Cuprinol Ultimate Garden Wood Protector, Cuprinol Ultimate Decking Protector and Cuprinol Wood Preserver Clear(BP) contain Propiconazole and IPBC. Cuprinol Decking Cleaner contains Benzalkonium Chloride. Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Our Battery Producer Registration Number is BPRN00704
