How to Stain and Protect Pressure-Treated Wood with Lacq Produra: UK Guide

Quick Highlights

• Compatible with green/brown pressure-treated timber
• Water-based, low odour—no solvent clash
• Flexible film prevents cracking & peeling
• UV filter keeps colour true; breathable finish
• Second coat ready in ~6 hours; clean-up in water
• Long lasting - Wood looking fresh for years, no frequent repeat application
  

Introduction

The Challenge of Pressure-Treated Timber

Tanalised boards arrive saturated with preservative salts. Many coatings bead on the surface or react badly, causing patchy curing.

Why Lacq Produra Is Different

Produra’s vegetable-oil & water emulsion contains minimal solvents and no reactive chemicals. After a short weathering period, it penetrates the fibres, locking colour in without lifting the factory treatment.

How to Stain and Protect Pressure-Treated Wood

1. Weather & Check Moisture
   Let new treated timber weather 6–8 weeks (or until moisture < 18 %). This allows salts to stabilise.
2. Clean & Dry
   Brush off green crystals or surface grime. Rinse lightly; let dry.
3. Optional Sand
   Scuff-sand mill-glaze if water beads. Dust off.
4. Stir & First Coat
   Mix Produra. Apply a thin coat along the grain with brush/roller (≈ 16 m²/L).
5. Wait 6 h
   Dust-dry; then add second coat, third coat for bets results.
6. Cure
   Light use after 24 h; full hardness a few days later.

Further Reading

• Learn More in our Main Blog.
• Buy Lacq Produra at our Product Page.
• Case Study: Discover how others achieved vibrant stains in our Case Study.

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