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Natural wood finishes enhance rather than cover the grain of the wood. Learn more about the different finishes to help you choose the right one for your home.

Natural wood finishes, especially those that soak into the grain, are often difficult to remove, so take time to think about your requirements and choose the right product. Protection offered by natural finishes varies. Dye, for example,some offer no protection by itself. Consider if you want an almost invisible coat or would prefer some color or gloss.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Varnish:

Hardwearing, transparent or colored, decorative and preservative finish that highlights and protects the wood surface below. Matte and high-gloss versions are available. You can buy water-based and oil-based types.

For interior or exterior use as specified. Can be used on bare wood or to protect unsealed finishes, such as dye. Covers 600 to 900 square feet per gallon. May need several coats. Apply with a brush for the best finish.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Stain:

Soaks into the wood to provide a decorative and sometimes preservative finish. Darkens or colors wood. Matte to gloss, water-based and oil-based types are available.

For interior or exterior use as specified. Use as a finish or coat with varnish for extra durability. Apply to clean, bare wood for a true color. Covers 400 to 1,000 square feet per gallon. May need several coats. Apply with a brush for the best finish.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Dye:

Subtly enhances natural color or evens out shades on different pieces of wood. Dyes can be mixed to match an existing color. Gives a matte finish. Water-based and oil-based types are available.

Only for interior use unless specified, or protected with exterior varnish. Apply as a finish or beneath varnish or wax. Covers 400 to 750 square feet per gallon. May need several coats. Apply with a brush for the best finish.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Wax:

Transparent or translucent decorative finish; some types can be buffed to a high gloss. Feeds and protects the wood but will not penetrate a sealed surface. Both water-based and oil-based types are available.

For interior use only. Apply to bare wood or over unsealed finishes such as dye. Apply with a cloth. Brush-on waxes are also available. Needs several coats and regular maintenance.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Oil:

Transparent finish that nourishes and protects wood. External surfaces lose their finish but stay protected. Buff to achieve mid-sheen finish. Will not penetrate a sealed surface.

For interior or exterior use. Must be applied to unsealed wood. Covers 400 to 750 square feet per gallon. Apply with a brush or cloth yearly. Highly flammable.

Painter and Decorator Edinburgh Wood Preserver:

Prevents rot and insect damage. Available clear or colored with a matte or a semigloss finish. Both water-based and oil-based types are available.

Exterior use. Used alone, or as base coat for another natural wood finish or paint. Covers 400–1,000 square feet per gallon. Apply in sections as for stain or as specified.

Kirkwood Decor
89 Slateford Road
Edinburgh
EH11 1QR