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Decking End Grain Protector

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Description

Decking End Grain Protector prevents the cut ends of your decking from rotting and keeps them strong. It protects against rot and decay and helps your decking last longer. Our Decking End Grain Protector is highly waterproof, which helps to lock out the water. It can be painted over with our stain or oil, so your deck will look great and stay healthy for longer.

  • Keeps decks strong and protected
  • Guards against rot
  • Perfect for freshly cut deck ends
  • Rainproof in 90 minutes
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  • Prevents water damage
  • Rainproof in 90 minutes
  • Great for new cut ends

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Use for the following wood types
  • Softwood decking
    Softwood decking
  • Hardwood decking
    Hardwood decking

Need to know

The end grain is the exposed cut edge of your decking. Watch our quick video to find out how to protect it from rot and decay.

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Quick tip

The end grain is the exposed cut edge of your decking. Watch our quick video to find out how to protect it from rot and decay.

Number of coats

Two coats for the best finish

Coverage

Paints up to 12m2 per litre

Apply with a brush

Load up the brush and apply direct

How to use Decking End Grain Protector

Before you start

Our Decking End Grain Protector works best on a warm (above 10°C) dry day – so make sure rain isn’t forecast.

Give your deck a good scrub and clean to remove excess dirt, grease and debris.

Make sure the wood is clean and dry to help the protector soak in.

Application

  1. Give the tin a thorough stir so ensure the consistency is smooth. You need to continue stirring as you use it.
  2. Get loads of protector on your brush and coat the deck ends. If you get any on top of the boards, just wipe it off with a cloth.
  3. Leave a maximum of four hours for the first coat to dry.
  4. Apply the second coat.
  5. Leave the coat to dry for another four hours before you can stain or oil over it.

Aftercare

Cleaning

Take as much protector off your brush as possible. Then clean it in warm soapy water.

If you have leftover protector, contact your local council to find out the best way to dispose of it.

Maintenance

Don’t forget that the rest of your decking needs protecting, not just the end grains! Use a stain or oil to protect the rest of your decking.

Technical Specifications

Usage Ridged or smooth hardwood or softwood decking
Coverage Up to 12m2 per litre
Dry time Rainproof and touch dry in 90 minutes
Coat time No more than four hours
Number of coats Two
Durability Protects the end grain of your decking from rot
Application Brush
Base Water
Sizes 0.75L
VOC Low

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