Waterproofing Wood Stain & Sealer

Believe it or not, water can do quite a lot of damage to wood over time. Although our wood is insect, rot and decay resistant, there's no escaping that over time, all wood is susceptible to degradation from the weather, especially when it's left unsealed or unpainted. That's why we have always recommended customers add at least two coats of paint or wood sealant to their play sets.

So, here it is folks 😊 your very own Forest & Frolic. It's convenient and it's capable of kicking butt against our harsh Kiwi climate to keep your play set looking pretty!

Not sure how many cans to order?

For our larger products like the Ranger Playhouse or Forester Play Centre you will need two cans - everything else should be fine with one!

Extend the Life of your Wood!

We're stoked to now offer our very own which gives you strong protection with a beautiful finish.

- Protects against moisture, rot and decay. Over time moisture penetration can damage wood. Gain peace of mind knowing your play set is well protected.
- Strong resistance to mould, mildew and fungi. Our sealer effectively penetrates and seals exterior wood, helping to resist nasty mould, mildew and fungi.
- Excellent durability. Protects and beautifies your outdoor play set for up to 3 years depending on atmospheric conditions and your geographic region. We recommend re-applying every 1-2 years.
- Environmentally friendly with low V.O.C. We use a gentle, low V.O.C. water-based formula that's easy on the environment.
- Easy application with water clean-up. Our 100% acrylic, water-based formula goes on smooth and fast and offers an easier clean up, compared to oil-based stains.
See Full & Application Procedure

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- 100% acrylic exterior wood and deck sealer.
- Effectively penetrates, seals, waterproofs and protects wood, resisting moisture penetration, and subsequent rotting and decay.
- High technology waterborne formulation that retards the aging process (silvering) of new, unexposed fresh wood.
- Excellent mildew resistance and possesses ultraviolet resisting pigments that slow down the damaging effects of the sun’s UV rays.
- Protects and beautifies wood surfaces for up to 3 years depending on atmospheric conditions and geographic region. Longevity and wear are relative to the amount of foot traffic to which the product is subjected.
- The ultimate combination of acrylic resin and additives form a wood finish that is soft enough to expand and contract with porous wood, yet is durable and hard enough to accommodate deck traffic.
- When coating begins to wear with age, prepare the surface (see surface preparation), and re-coat.
- Not designed for interior use Product Uses:

- Can be used on exterior uncoated wood such as cedar, pine, fir, redwood,., and well weathered previously wood when using proper preparation
- Possesses excellent adhesion and can be used over other water-based paints, stains and coatings once compatibility has been determined by testing an area and checking after 72 hours for adhesion and compatibility.
- Designed for use on outdoor wooden play equipment, structural timber, wood siding, shingles, fences, doors, frames, sash, trellises, decks, pool decks, docks and spas.
- Not designed for interior use Surface Preparation:

- All surfaces must be completely dry before application
- Do not coat soaked, wet or moist wood with this product
- For proper adhesion and penetration it is essential that the surface is fully clean and prepared properly. Pressure wash all wood with a water and chlorine solution using at least 1500 P.S.I. to remove any previous coatings, mildew, dirt, grease, grime, and other foreign materials. If wood is weathered and has remained dark or silver gray after pressure washing, apply a solution of 1 part chlorine and 2 parts water and scrub with a stiff brush. All wood should be sanded with 80 to 100 grit sandpaper. Additional sanding may be required on new wood to remove mill glaze. However, please note sanding can sometimes change the colour of your wood. Pressure wash again. Pressure treated wood must be weathered, dried and aged a minimum of 6 months before coating. Application Procedure:

- Two coats are recommended when wood surface is smooth. Three coats are recommended if wood surface is slightly rough.
- Apply the sealant to your whole play set, including the pieces that are in contact with the ground.
- Sealant's spread rate is 18 – 32 Square Metres Per Gallon
- The Clear version will appear to be milky at first, but will clear out as it dries. Do not thin this product; apply as it is from the container.
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