How to restore, treat & protect outdoor wood

How to restore, treat & protect outdoor wood

Discover how to revitalise your outdoor wood. Learn the essential steps to prepare your wood surfaces before applying any treatment and how you can protect them against the elements.

Our step-by-step guide walks you through cleaning, followed by the application of specialised products to help keep your wood beautiful and durable for years to come. See the before and after results and learn why each product is important for effective outdoor wood care.

Barrettine outdoor wood restoration guide

Video chapters

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 00:32 – Pressure treated wood
• 00:57 – Fence & shed preparation
• 01:34 – Decking preparation
• 02:11 – Preserving exposed inner grain
• 02:31 – Eliminating mould and mildew
• 02:56 – Adding protective coatings
• 04:50 – Before vs After

Products used in this video

• Wood Reviver – Rejuvenates greyed and weathered wood.
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• Mould & Mildew Cleaner – Eliminates unsightly growths and helps prepare surfaces for further treatment.
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• Decking Cleaner (Super Concentrated Decking Cleaner) – Deep cleans decking and outdoor wood surfaces.
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• Premier Wood Preserver – Protects against rot and decay.
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• Wood Protective Treatment – Helps shield wood from UV damage and moisture.
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• All in One Decking Oil (Decking Oil All-In-One-Treatment) – Nourishes and protects in one step.
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• Decking Oil Anti Slip (Decking Oil Anti-Slip Top Coat) – Helps improve grip on decking surfaces.
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• Cut End Preserver (Timber / Decking Cut End Preserver) – Protects vulnerable exposed end grain on cut or drilled treated timber.
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Safety & cleanup

• We demonstrate proper PPE usage throughout the video, but always refer to each product label for specific safety guidance and application instructions.
• Follow all label directions for preparation, application, drying times and recoat times.
• Use products only in suitable weather and surface conditions as specified on the label.
• Keep children and pets away from treated areas until safe and fully dry, as directed on the product label.

Whether you’re working on a fence, shed, decking or outdoor furniture, this guide covers the key preparation and treatment steps needed to achieve long-lasting results.