What preservative have you put on the wood to get that old wood colour

Catherine Squires

2 years ago

We have recently put up a shed and need to protect it. I want it to almost disappear. into the conifers around it.

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Inside Out Oxford Bespoke Garden Rooms
2 years ago
Hello Catherine, this is a black protective stain from Sadolin. Hope this helps, Jim
Catherine Squires
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2 years ago
Thanks so much. Might you have a brochure/website of your work? I am watching our old Summer House deteriorating by the minute…and we need one! Thanks, again, for the paint for our shed. Yours, Toushy Squires
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