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Blackfriar Anti-Slip Deck Coating
Blackfriar Anti-Slip Deck Coating provides all types of exterior timber decking and walkways with a protective, slip-resistant surface. Containing micro-aggregates for added safety, this coating gives increased grip in wet conditions while allowing the beauty of wood to show through. Provides a slip-resistant surface in wet conditions...
Wethertex OT25 Wood-Flex Satin Opaque Timber Paint
High-quality opaque satin finish timber paint available in 4,350+ colours. Ideal for all exterior wood and timber substrates providing up to 12 years of weather protection. Developed using advanced Optilife silicone technology for high breathability and flexibility. Quick-drying formula, suitable for application by brush, roller, or...
Solignum Architectural (Solvent Based)
A decorative microporous, flexible coating with 4,200+ opaque colours which allows all kinds of timber to breathe. BBA tested performance. Life expectancy in excess of 5 years. Water repellant. Suitable for use with pre-treated and pre-stained timbers. Suitable for all year round use. Touch dry in 4 hours. Please note: Solignum...
Wethertex OT25 Wood-Flex Satin Opaque Timber Paint - Shades of Green
Timber paint providing long term colour stability for all exterior timber and total weather protection for up to 12 years, in 1100+ greens including this year's 12 trending shades of green. Good blocking properties - Excellent colour retention Also available in 4200+ RAL, BS & NCS colours Highly breathable/microporous - Flexible...
Solignum Architectural (Water Based)
An opaque, medium build, decorative, pigmented semi gloss protective wood coating suitable for finished or rough-sawn timber. Opaque finish BBA tested performance Over 5 years life expectancy Very quick drying, re-coatable within 2 hours Water repellent but allows timber to breathe Suitable for use with pre-treated and pre-stained...
Wethertex OT25 Wood-Flex Satin Opaque Timber Paint - Shades of White
Pick white and 90+ whites including this year's 11 trending shades. Timber paint providing long term colour stability for all exterior timber and total weather protection for up to 12 years. Good blocking properties - Excellent colour retention Also available in 4200+ RAL, BS & NCS colours Highly breathable/microporous - Flexible...
Osmo UV-Protection Oil
Osmo UV-Protection-Oil is ideal for all vertical wood surfaces in outdoor areas: doors, windows, window shutters (dimensionally stable elements), carports, timber cladding, balconies, fences, pergolas, and summer houses (dimensionally unstable elements). Clear UV Protection Oil 410 is safe for humans, plants and animals when dry Clear UV...
Wethertex OT25 Wood-Flex Satin Opaque Timber Paint - Shades of Brown
Pick brown, magnolia and beige from 260+ browns including this year's 12 trending shades. Timber paint providing long term colour stability for all exterior timber and total weather protection for up to 12 years. Good blocking properties - Excellent colour retention Also available in 4200+ RAL, BS & NCS colours Highly...
Bonda Woodfill
Superior two-pack wood filler. Used to fill knots in timber, pin holes, and more. Rapid hardening. Sands well. More Information Delivery Info
Blackfriar Exterior Varnish UV77
Blackfriar Exterior Varnish UV77 Enhances and protects all wood and external joinery. It provides protection to all types of wood by resisting UV light to give your wood superior durability when applied over Blackfriar UV Wood Primer. It waterproofs as well as adding an attractive finish. Enriches and protects your home and garden wood...
Wethertex OT25 Wood-Flex Satin Opaque Timber Paint - Shades of Grey
Timber paint providing long term colour stability for all exterior timber and total weather protection for up to 12 years, in 380+ greys including this year's 12 trending shades of grey. Good blocking properties - Excellent colour retention Also available in 4200+ RAL, BS & NCS colours Highly breathable/microporous - Flexible...
Coo-Var Penetrating Wood Primer
White oil-based wood primer with a semi-matt finish. Ideal for interior and exterior wood surfaces. Provides a smooth and uniform surface for subsequent coatings.
Flag QD Polyurethane Varnish
Flag QD Polyurethane Varnish is a tough quick drying polyurethane clear varnish based on a high quality resin system giving excellent durability. Suitable for a wide range of areas including wooden flooring, furniture, doors, window frames and general woodwork. Hard wearing polyurethane varnish for interior or selected exterior use...
Wethertex OT25 Wood-Flex Satin Opaque Timber Paint - Shades of Black
Timber paint providing long term colour stability for all exterior timber and total weather protection for up to 12 years, in 50+ blacks including this year's 12 trending shades of black. Good blocking properties - Excellent colour retention Also available in 4200+ RAL, BS & NCS colours Highly breathable/microporous - Flexible...
Flag Natural Creamy Beeswax
Flag Natural Creamy Beeswax is a high quality traditional recipe containing only pure beeswax and genuine turpentine. It revives and enriches the natural patina of wooden furniture to create a deep rich sheen. Suitable of all types of timber Polishes and cleans, leaving a distinctive aroma Interior use - Gloss finish Please note:...
Wethertex OT25 Wood-Flex Satin Opaque Timber Paint - Shades of Red
Timber paint providing long term colour stability for all exterior timber and total weather protection for up to 12 years, in 260+ reds including this year's 12 trending shades of red. Good blocking properties - Excellent colour retention Also available in 4200+ RAL, BS & NCS colours Highly breathable/microporous - Flexible...
Flag Aqualac Standard
Flag Aqualac Standard is a water based acrylic floor and furniture lacquer. It is quick drying, non-toxic, low odour, non-yellowing and easy to apply, giving a durable scuff resistant finish. For interior use on domestic flooring or light traffic areas High quality durable finish for furniture, floors, wood, slate and cork Available in...
HMG Industrial Cellulose
HMG Industrial Cellulose is a fully comprehensive range of clear and pigmented lacquer finishes for high quality industrial finishing of all types, particularly over both hard and softwood substrates. Available in 3,500+ colours, inc. RAL Classic, BS, NCS & the new NCS 2050 colours Good coverage, up to 10 square metres per litre...
Bonda Wood Stop - Wood and Grain Filler
Air dried one-part filler. For hard or softwood. Solvent free. Filler for small holes and splits. Rapid drying. Easy to sand. For interior and exterior use. More Information Delivery Info
Wethertex OT25 Wood-Flex Satin Opaque Timber Paint - Shades of Blue
Timber paint providing long term colour stability for all exterior timber and total weather protection for up to 12 years, in 650+ blues including this year's 12 trending shades of blue. Good blocking properties - Excellent colour retention Also available in 4200+ RAL, BS & NCS colours Highly breathable/microporous - Flexible...
HMG Pre Cat AV Colours
HMG Pre Cat AV Colours is a fast drying 1K lacquer with good film build and excellent application characteristics. Formulated for use on wood substrates For interior use only Available in 5,000+ colours from RAL, NCS, and British Standard Also available as an aerosol, please see HMG Pre Cat AV Colours Aerosol Please note: Colours are...
Lacq Turbogel
Powerful cleaning gel. For weathered exterior timber, vertical or horizontal. Penetrates the wood and refreshes the weathered surface. Suitable for use on garden furniture, wooden decking, timber cladding and more. No pressure washer required, preventing potential damage. Biodegradable.
Coo-Var Acrylic Varnish
Clear water-based varnish, available in gloss and eggshell finishes. Protect and enhances interior wooden surfaces. For wood and other surfaces. Dry to touch in 4 hours.
Coo-Var Danish Oil
Clear danish oil. Provides durable, water-resistant seal. For interior and exterior wood. For mahogany, teak, kitchen worktops, wooden panels, garden furniture, doors and more.
Cromar Wood Treatment
Cromar Wood Treatment is a decorative wood treatment for professionals and private end-users for exterior use e.g. facades, carports, shutters and balcony railings. For use on sheds, fences and garden furniture. Should not be used indoors The stain penetrates wood easily and thereby gets into inner layers. Protects wood to a certain...
Bonda Supersoft
Two-component, ultra-soft lightweight filler. For the repair of wood. Super smooth, super light. Rapid hardening. Can be carved, chiselled, filed and drilled. Can be stained varnished and painted. Easy to sand and tack free. More Information Delivery Info
Coo-Var Aluminium Wood Primer
Silver grey oil-based primer. Prevents staining on knotted or resinous timber. For all types of wood, particularly high-resinous timbers. Resistant to resin staining and blistering.
Osmo UV-Protection-Oil Tints
Osmo UV-Protection-Oil Tints, a transparent, lightly pigmented and satin, natural oil based wood finish for exterior use. Ideal for all vertical wood surfaces in outdoor areas: doors, windows, window shutters (dimensionally stable elements), carports, timber cladding, balconies, fences, pergolas, and summer houses (dimensionally unstable...
Osmo Polyx-Oil Original
Osmo Polyx-Oil Original is specifically geared towards the needs of wooden flooring, combining effective wear protection with optimal indoor climate, a protection shield against the toughest conditions. For protection of all wooden floors (solid wood, plank, strip, OSB and cork flooring), furniture surfaces, worktops, stairs, bathrooms,...
Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain
Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain, a decorative, oil-based protective finish for all exterior use, available in 17 wood shades and tintable in RAL and NCS colours. The microporous, breathable finish allows the wood to breath and reduces the risk of swelling and shrinkage. Base and top coat in one finish - Fast drying - Natural wood grain remains...
Flag Classic Wax
Flag Classic Wax is a specially formulated wax for finishing and enhancing pine furniture. Easy to apply giving a natural and pleasing look. For interior use on wooden furniture Available in Clear, Antique Pine and Jacobean as standard Gloss finish Also suitable for use with traditional chalk paints to provide a sheen and increased...
Coo-Var Patent Knotting
Translucent brown shellac-based solution. Prevents knot stains on wood surfaces. For knotted or resinous wood. Quick drying time of 6 hours at 20°C.
Cromar Creotreat
Cromar Creotreat is an oil based timber treatment and stain for outside use on fences, sheds and timber posts. Untreated timber requires no special treatment Use stiff brush and apply to dry surfaces Good coverage, approx 1-4m2 per litre per coat More Information Delivery Info
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Whether you’re looking to build a bike shelter for employees, or revamp the exterior woodwork on a building project, Rawlins Paints has the right wood finish for you. We stock a comprehensive range of wood varnishes, stains, oils, protective finishes, and wood paint for both interior and exterior uses – pretty much every project you can think of is covered by a product in our range. Whatever you need, we can provide advice on the best wood finish to use, from heavy duty floor varnish to opaque wood paint, or decking oil to Danish oil.
Mobile users can click here to filter products by interior/exterior use and type of wood finish - such as wood oil, paint, wax, primer, preservative and more.
Contact our Technical Team if you’re unsure as to the best product for your needs – remember to consider if you need water or solvent based wood finishes, when you want to apply it, if it’s inside or out and whether it should be coloured or clear.
Wood and timber finishes can be used to embellish the characteristics of the material, or protect its surface from spoiling under one of many conditions. Following sufficient preparation, most timber and wood surfaces, from panelling, flooring, beams and furnishings, to doors, window frames, sills and decking are ready for one of several treatments, coatings or paints:
- Wood oil
- Wood varnish
- Wood and timber paint
- Fire retardant paint
- Wood stain
- Wax
- Lacquer
- Shellac
- Wood preservative
- Wood dye
- And many more
A number of these finishes are available to buy today at Rawlins Paints, and we have published articles on our blog on how to get the best wood finishes, or looked at product recommendations for a specific project.
The products stocked here are not for domestic, DIY or upcycling projects, and instead for renovation, restoration or new-build projects on a grand scale. From heritage sites and state homes, to churches, chapels and art galleries, products available at Rawlins Paints are better suited for high-end, feature focused work in locations such as:
- Hotel foyers
- Sports centres’ court surfaces
- Agricultural structures
- Exposed beams and timber frames in listed buildings
- Public houses, bars, restaurants, cafes and nightclub counters, panelling and exposed stairs that require durable and decorative products to protect them from light to medium footfall, abrasion and where applicable, heat, water and exposure to sunlight and UV rays
- Outhouses
- Wine cellars
- Office and public space corridors and wooden floors
- Plus, many more scenarios within the workplace, retail sector and public buildings
There are three primary types of wood finishes:
- Evaporative
- Wax is one example, where through its application process it is dissolved in turpentine to form a soft paste. As the distillation process continues, a wax residue is left over on the surface
- Reactive
- These types of finishes include the use of solvents and white spirits as a base, which then change chemically as the product cures. Examples are varnishes, linseed or Tung oil
- Coalescing
- Water-based finishes tend to fall into the coalescing category. Several wood finishes available at Rawlins Paints are water-based, some with solvent-based counterparts, too
Key criteria for clear wood finishes, where the underlying substrate’s grain is frequently required to be embellished, are:
- Cost efficiency and subsequent maintenance – cleaning regimes or further refinishing also routinely required
- Final appearance
- Colour
- Darkening of the wood
- Gloss, matt or satin finish
- Level of protection offered
- Durability
- Safety, VOCs, application requirements
- Water-resistance
Water resistance is frequently a key requirement – to protect against spills, splashes and light-cleaning products.
Please refer to product datasheets for further information on:
- Product thinning
- Some manufacturers encourage a product to be thinned for improved coverage rates
- Drying times
- Recoatable
- Maintenance requirements
- Storage of products after use
- Cleaning of application equipment
- VOCs and full chemical make-up of a product
- Whether a product can or must not be stirred
There are so many products and finishes available, that to cover all application and finishing methods per product type would be nearly impossible. So, please visit our blog or contact us for application and ‘best finish’ tips per product.
Bear in mind that water-based and solvent-based products may dry / cure to leave a different result – solvent coatings may be slightly darker, but ultimately are more durable. Wood stains will also soak into the wood or timber and therefore cannot be sanded down, whereas varnishes can be applied as a durable topcoat that can be sanded down or planed to remove it.
Please contact our Technical Support Team if you are unsure which product will deliver the correct finish you require, or test a product on a small off-cut or hidden surface area first, to see to result you will get upon full application.
Finishes for Interior Woodwork
We stock a vast range of surface preparation and finishes for internal use, whether it’s the inside of garden sheds, log cabins, window frames, doors, wooden window trim, wooden floors, kitchen worktops, bar surfaces or furniture.
Depending on your project, you may want to use wood oils which sink deep into the grain of the wood. Often easier to apply than varnishes, wood oils are great for repairs and maintenance on wooden floors and surfaces. Or you may want to choose a heavy-duty varnish if your surface is going to need to be very heard wearing.
Polyurethane clear floor coatings are oil based varnishes that give a good finish to wooden floors, while also being very durable. Coo-Var Polyurethane Clear Floor Coating is particularly good for high traffic areas like restaurant floors, as it gives a hard glaze and a surface that’s easy to clean. Durable and low-maintenance, it’s a good option for floors that need to be hardwearing.
Decorative Wood Finishes
If you’re looking for specific wood paint colours, we have creative options such as Blackfriar Metallic Paint. For interior and exterior wooden surfaces, metallic paint gives an enriched and gilded finish to your woodwork, making your project stand out from the crowd. Particularly good for public areas such as restaurants, pubs, dining areas and anywhere that needs a bit of decorative flair.
Ardenbrite also offer similar wood paints, with a beautiful metallic finish. Choose from Ardenbrite Metallic Paint (Water Based) or Ardenbrite Metallic Paint (Solvent Based) depending on the needs of your specific project.
For a satin-finish wood paint, Mathys Fassilux Aqua XPE Satin can be used on interior and exterior timber and gives a lovely scratch resistant finish.
If you’re not looking to recolour your woodwork, then you could choose a Danish Oil product. Coo-Var Danish Oil gives a very durable, water resistant seal to wood, and can be used on exterior woodwork and interior woodwork. Danish oil brings out the natural beauty of the wood and enhances its appearance, without drastically changing the colour of the finish.
A blend of oils specifically for hardwood, Coo-Var Teak Oil works well on wooden furniture or if you’re looking for a shinier finish, Coo-Var Polyurethane Varnish is a hard wearing, clear varnish that can also be used on interior or exterior timber. With a choice of eggshell, matt and gloss finishes, it’s particularly good for kitchen worktops, furniture and interior doors.
Exterior Woodwork Finishes
Outdoor wooden furniture, fences, sheds and various other timber also needs decorating and protecting. As it’s obviously subject to potentially harsh weather conditions, the protection from Blackfriar's Gold Star wood preservative is different than for indoor woodwork. We stock external varnish, external wood stain and external floor paint for various uses, including waterproofing external walls and floors.
Please note that Jotun Butinox products have now been discontinued by the manufacturer.
Decking Oil and Protection
Timber decking finishes, whether it’s garden decking or boat decking need to be carefully considered based on the requirements of the surface area, usage and environment. If you need more waterproof protection, or want something for specific wood, such as teak decking for boats, then contact our Technical Team for advice.
It’s important to prepare decking properly before applying any kind of timber decking finishes. Non-slip decking properties, fire retardant decking or sprayable decking stain… whatever you’re looking for we can help you out.
Solignum Timber Decking Oil is an oil that can be applied with a brush and provides protection at the same time as enhancing the appearance of the wood. For teak and hardwoods, Teamac Teak Oil gives a good water resistance coating thanks to its blend of natural oils and silicone. You can use this inside and outside to ensure your hardwood is beautiful and protected.