Expert answers

Being the experts in performance woodcare and paint products, the Ronseal Technical Team answers hundreds of questions every year. Most are from people wondering which product performs best for a particular use or simply wanting to know how to achieve the most beautiful finish possible. The most frequently asked questions are shown here. Answers to questions about particular products can be found on the product pages.

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  • Why do I need to protect exterior wood?

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    You should protect your exterior wood against the elements because over time, UV rays grey the wood and water can cause splitting and cracking. A Ronseal Woodstain colours, protects and keeps it looking at its best.

  • Why do I need to protect my deck?

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    Decking looks great when it's first laid but it does need protecting from the elements. UV rays grey the wood over time and water can cause it to swell, crack and split. Protecting your deck with a coating such as a stain, oil or protector revives the colour and keeps it looking like new.

  • What is Perfect Finish?

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    Perfect Finish packs come complete with a unique applicator pad. It's designed specifically for the job and gives you the Perfect Finish every time. It also takes the backache out of treating your floors.

  • Can they be spray applied?

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    Yes. All of our Eco preservers can be applied with a Power Sprayer. It's by far the quickest and easiest way to treat large areas.

  • What is the difference between a stain and an oil?

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    Both protect the wood. Oils give a more natural finish soaking into the wood, however they do need more maintenance. Stains have a more opaque finish with a greater depth of colour and giving longer lasting protection.

  • Why do I need to protect my garden furniture?

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    You should protect your garden furniture against the elements because over time, UV rays grey the wood and water can cause splitting and cracking. A Ronseal garden furniture finish colours, protects and keeps it looking at its best.

  • What is Perfect Finish?

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    Perfect Finish packs come complete with a unique applicator pad. It's designed specifically for the job and gives you the Perfect Finish every time. It also takes the mess out of treating your garden furniture.

  • Why use a spray paint?

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    Speed. Spraying makes it quick and easy to apply plus there are no brushes to clean up after.

  • What is Perfect Finish?

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    Perfect Finish packs come complete with a unique applicator pad. It's designed specifically for the job and gives you the Perfect Finish every time.

  • What makes them Eco?

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    Two things. Firstly, their unique waterbased formula contains less petrochemicals than standard solvent based preservers. Secondly, reduced VOCs making it better for the environment.

  • What's BBA certification?

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    It stands for British Board of Agreement. It's an Independent body that certifies that Ronseal 5 Year Woodstain delivers 5 year protection.

  • Why do I need to protect my fence?

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    Fences need protecting against the elements. UV rays grey the wood over time and water can cause splitting and cracking. Using a Ronseal fence treatment colours, protects and keeps them looking at their best.

  • What is silver guard technology ?

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    It's clever stuff. Silver guard technology uses silver's antibacterial qualities. Its slow release formulation delivers long lasting protection and kills E Coli and MRSA immediately.

  • What is Perfect Finish?

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    Perfect Finish packs come complete with a unique applicator pad. It's designed specifically for the job, fitting into the grooves of a deck and giving you the Perfect Finish every time. It also takes the backache out of treating your deck.

  • Does Eco mean compromising on performance?

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    Quite the opposite. Ronseal Eco preservers actually have superior performance to standard fence preservers.

  • What makes Ronseal's Smooth Finish Fillers so smooth?

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    It's the fine particle size fillers and resins that provide a smoother consistency for easy application. Once applied Ronseal's fillers will dry to a smooth uniform finish that's easy to sand.

  • Where can I find Ronseal's free applicator?

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    The Ronseal applicator comes free within every ready mixed tub or powder product. It has curved corners which gaurantee no tram lines and perfectly smooth edges to provide the ultimate smooth finish.