How to Protect Your Outdoor Timber Furniture

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Our most popular exterior timber paint colours Transform your outdoor space into a green oasis How to choose paint colours for fences Should I oil or stain my timber? The difference between stain and oil products Paint made for timber Colour Guide

How do I recoat uneven wear on my deck? How to paint your deck with Timbercolour Deck & Exterior Paint Transform your exterior timber with Deck & Exterior Stain Oil Based How to restore your deck in 1 day How to apply Cabot's Natural Decking Oil How to transform your timber deck with Deck & Exterior Stain Oil Based How to stain your deck with Water Based Deck Stain How to choose your ideal stain colour and opacity Introducing Cabot's EasyDeck™ It’s due to rain. Should I coat my deck? Should you stain, oil or paint your deck? How to protect and enhance your exterior timber with Aquadeck How to prepare your deck for coating How to repair the damage on your deck? How to protect your deck against harmful UV damage How to quickly & easily refresh the look of your timber decking The must-have tools for smooth deck preparation and coating Should I coat my deck if it's supposed to rain How to fight the signs of an ageing deck? How to wash your deck between coats Ready to refresh your deck with Cabot's EasyDeck™? How to get your outdoor space ready for entertaining

How to quickly transform and refresh your interior timber How to fix timber chips and scratches with Cabot's Touch Up Stain Pens How to upcycle a side table How to protect your indoor timber pot stand How to maintain the natural look for your interior timber How to update old kitchen timber cupboards How can I treat my interior timber benchtops? How to Protect Your Timber Benchtop How to seal your timber benchtops & prevent stains

How to update your fence

How to coat your floors with CFP Floor Water Based How to apply Cabot's CFP Floor Oil Based How to stain your timber floors with Oil Based Stain & Varnish How to transform your interior timber floors with Stain & Varnish Water Based How to update your interior timber floors? How to prolong the life of your timber floor coating How to polish your timber floors How to protect laminate flooring How to rejuvenate and protect your laminate floors from daily wear

How can I treat my interior timber benchtops?

How to clear coat an exterior door How to stain your exterior door How to clear coat an exterior wood door

How To Exterior arrow button

How to coat interior trims How to transform your interior timber with an oil based stain

National Tree Day Fun For Kids! Fostering A Love For Nature A Celebration of National Tree Day What should I do with old or leftover products? Cabot’s Celebrating National Tree Day The Story of Karulbo, Cabot's Symbolic Artwork The benefits of choosing sustainable timber Dispose Responsibly with Cabot’s Timber for life
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Get started with Cabot’s Garden Furniture Oil

What to use: Cabot’s Garden Furniture Oil

Why you should use it: Give your exterior timber surfaces a refreshed look and feel with Garden Furniture Oil. The fast 2 hour recoat time will ensure you protect your outdoor furniture quickly and get back to using it with friends and family.

How it works: Cabot's Garden Furniture Oil is a water based, low odour exterior oil. It is designed to provide exceptional durability and lasts longer than traditional garden furniture oils.

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Cabot’s Garden Furniture Oil
Water Repelent
Water repellent
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UV protection
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Prepare

Depending on your project, you may also need
When working with timber, preparation is key! Getting your surface ready is vital as it gives you a smooth, even finish to work with, allowing paint to glide on more effectively. Depending on the surface you’re coating, there are several ways to prep:
New Bare Timber: Scrub damp timber with Cabot’s New Timber Prep to draw out tannins and oils from the surface. After this is done, use Cabot’s Deck Clean according to the label’s instructions. If you are preparing a deck, you can remove excess water with the squeegee on Cabot’s Deck Prep brush. Allow your timber time to dry and you’re ready for coating.
Weathered and Grey Timber: Sand any old timber back to fresh wood, then fill cracks or holes with a suitable filler. Make sure you sand all surfaces flat before dusting and cleaning with Cabot’s Deck Clean.
Weathered and Grey Timber: Sand any old timber back to fresh wood, then fill cracks or holes with a suitable filler. Make sure you sand all surfaces flat before dusting and cleaning with Cabot’s Deck Clean.
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Application

It’s important to make sure the weather is right before you embark on this next step – ensure the temperature is above 10°C during application and drying time, and do not apply if rain is expected during the drying period.
Good to go? Stir Cabot's Garden Furniture Oil thoroughly with a broad flat paddle before and during use. Using a brush, roller or spray, apply a generous coat along the board, making sure you seal the end grain. If you’re using a spray, always back brush immediately to ensure an even finish.
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Allow to dry

Once the first coat has been applied, allow it to dry for two hours. Once this has happened, apply a second coat using the same method.

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Apply more coats

Previously unpainted timber may need three coats

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Admire your handiwork

And just like that – you’re done! Your timber furniture is ready to enjoy out in the sun.

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What you’ll need

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Cabot's Garden Furniture Oil
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Cabot's Deck Clean
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Cabot's Signature Range Deck Prep