What tools do I need for wood protection treatment?
You need different types of tools and accessories for the different stages of your wood protection treatment.
Tools for the preparatory work
To ensure a good result, it’s important to carry out preparatory work before treating your wooden deck or wooden furniture. You will need to clean the surface, sand away any paint residue and wear in the wood, and use deck cleaner to clean the wood.
For effective preparatory work, it can be useful to have:
- Scrubbing brushes with different bristle hardness
- Threaded wooden handles to attach the scrubbing brushes
- A high-pressure washer or patio washer
- Sandpaper in different grains
- Sanding blocks with telescopic handles
- A painter’s bucket.
Tools for wood protection treatment
Once the preparatory work is done, it's time to apply wood protection or protective wood oil, glaze, and Lacquer.
For this work, you may need:
- Suitable brushes
- Rollers
- Telescopic handle for attaching brush
- A cloth or towel
- Protective material to cover surrounding surfaces
Frequently asked questions about wood protection treatment tools and accessories
What tools do I need to clean the decking?
To clean your decking, you need to have a brush for applying the deck cleaner and a patio cleaner/high-pressure washer for washing the surface.
How do I apply wood oil?
The easiest way to apply wood oil is by using a cloth or towel. Alternatively, you can use a wood oil brush.