Wood preservative for planters

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• Fairygirl Posts: 55,117

  January 2022

  I just used what I had most of lying around, or didn't even bother apart from the top few inches, because they need lined with plastic anyway
  I have a large tub of green fence paint which was too bright, and was usually mixed with brown or black for fencing. If I used any on the interiors it was that, to save on the more expensive black one that's on the outside. 

  It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
  
  
  
  I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...

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• BobTheGardener Posts: 11,385

  January 2022

  Do make sure you line them with something waterproof, like black plastic though, and slice through it above the drainage holes on the bottom of the planters.  Even if treated with the best wood preservative product in the world, wood in direct contact with soil won't last long..
  

  A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  

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• Fire Posts: 19,096

  January 2022

  I just use a basic Ronseal clear wood preservative - it's like water in consistency. I splash it on with a large paint brush. Two coats.
  

  
  

  BarnPaint is also very good and very long lasting - no need to repeat the application for years.
  

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• Obelixx Posts: 30,090

  January 2022

  If the wood grain and colour are good, just use Danish oil or Teak oil.  You could also try plain olive oil (for cooking, not extra virgin) mixed with the juice of half a lemon per litre.   Oil will bring up the grain and protect the wood but you will, as mentioned above, need to line the inside with black plastic to stop moisture form the compost penetrating and rotting the wood.  Don't forget to poke holes in the bottom for drainage.

  Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
  

  "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."

  Plato
  

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