10 best wood preservatives

Despite the emergence of modern building materials, wood occupies one of the dominant places. To preserve all the best qualities of wood (even super-strong and elite), antiseptic treatment is required. Today, there are different compositions on the domestic market, both domestic and foreign manufacturers. To choose the right impregnation for wood, you should take into account several recommendations of experts.

• First of all, you need to pay attention to the scope of application. Some formulations are intended for internal use, while others are designed for external use.
• Impregnation should not only effectively repel water, but also repel insects, suppress the reproduction of microorganisms. And if manufacturers add harmful chemical compounds to the composition for external use, then a modern product for internal use is made without organic solvents.
• It is very profitable to buy formulations that provide comprehensive protection. For example, there are products that protect wood from biological damage and from fire at the same time.

Our review includes the best wood preservatives. The rating was compiled taking into account the opinions of experts and feedback from Russian consumers.

The best antiseptics for outdoor use

To withstand the harsh Russian climate, wooden buildings must be impregnated with an antiseptic. Processing helps prevent such negative phenomena as rotting, darkening, the appearance of mold, fungi, bugs, etc. The compositions presented in the rating received high marks from experts and users.

5 Nortex-Disinfector

When mold can appear on the wood, as well as bugs, it is best to choose an antiseptic Nortex-Disinfector. The effectiveness of the impregnation is maintained for 5 years. The experts noticed another advantage of the composition. It reduces the likelihood of wood cracking when the structure shrinks. The product does not change the natural color of the wood, while maintaining its natural beauty. The composition does not contain chemical compounds harmful to humans, so you can work with the material without personal protective equipment. The manufacturer packs the antiseptic in different containers, starting from 0.9 and ending with 43 kg. With two-layer wood impregnation, the product consumption is 240 g / sq. m.

In the reviews, users noticed such an advantage of an antiseptic as the ability to apply on a wet base. However, in this case, more treatments have to be done, which negatively affects the consumption of material. The strong smell of impregnation persists for a long time.

4 Pirilax-Lux

Pirilax-Lux impregnation has a pronounced antiseptic effect. The product forms a fire-retardant film on the surface of the wood, which is not afraid of atmospheric influences. The product does not contain such toxic components as fluorides and methyl alcohol. However, despite the environmental friendliness, the scope of application is limited to external surfaces (walls, log cabins, fences), as well as attics, basements, hangars and garages. The material can be applied in several layers, which is why the consumption ranges from 180 to 280 g / sq. m. The manufacturer allows the use of an antiseptic even at low temperatures (down to -16 ° C).

There is a lot of controversy on the forums regarding the effectiveness of double protection of a tree with one drug. Pirilax-Lux protects well against biological damage, it has a fairly affordable price. However, there is no UV filter included. Because of this, the tree darkens in the sun, which is especially noticeable after 2-3 years.

3 Dufa Wood Protect

Exterior wood surfaces are often exposed to negative factors such as moisture and dust. As a result, the beautiful subfloor becomes dirty, after which time-consuming cleaning is required. To solve these problems, it is better to choose Dufa Wood Protect impregnation.It not only effectively fights against fungi and mold, but also gives the wood decorative properties. The composition is made on an acrylic-alkyd base, the addition of special additives made it possible to increase resistance to weathering and impart dirt-repellent qualities to the coating. Experts consider the product to be the best antiseptic for processing structures made of noble wood species.

After studying the reviews on thematic forums, the strengths and weaknesses of the antiseptic are clearly visible. Users are satisfied with the lack of odor, hiding power, water-repellent properties, preservation of the wood texture. The disadvantages include weak protection of the tree with a single-layer processing.

2 Pinotex Natural

Pinotex Natural antiseptic provides reliable protection of wood. Experts attribute weather resistance and transparency to the advantages of the product. Thanks to these properties, the natural beauty of the tree will be preserved for 2-3 years. The material is perfect for treating the walls of houses and baths, gazebos, fences, etc. Impregnation can be applied using a variety of tools, from a brush to a spray gun. The use of the AWB binder allowed the manufacturer to create the best transparent antiseptic. Approximate material consumption is 8-12 liters per sq. m.

On the construction forums about Pinotex Natural, you can read a lot of positive reviews. The product is easy to apply, forms a reliable film. The disadvantages of users include a pungent odor, long drying time, the need to update every 3 years.

1 Tikkurila Valtti Expert Base

The well-known Finnish manufacturer of paints and varnishes Tikkurila pays great attention to the protection of wood from various negative influences. Valtti Expert Base impregnation not only forms a durable coating and reliable protection against rot, blue stain and mildew. It is also a primer for surface preparation for paint or varnish application. The composition has a high penetrating ability, it is allowed to apply impregnation on wood with a moisture content of up to 40%. The use of the material helps to increase the adhesion of water and alkyd paints. The product dries quickly and does not smell.

On construction forums, professionals advise using Valtti Expert Base antiseptic as a primer. In the future, it is recommended to apply Valtti Expert Akva to the surface. The impregnation in reviews is praised for its versatility and durability. Of the minuses, only the high price is noted.

The best antiseptics for interior work

When treating internal premises with an antiseptic, the environmental friendliness of the product comes first. Almost all formulations have a smell, it is important that it quickly disappears and does not have a harmful effect on a person.

5 Aquatex Extra

Antiseptic Aquatex Extra protects wood and materials based on it from various negative influences. The coating is able to prevent the appearance of putrefactive bacteria, mold, fungus. The impregnation neutralizes the effects of sunlight, preserving the original color of the tree. The versatility of a product goes beyond the ability to apply it to indoor and outdoor substrates. It is allowed to treat both new and old structures with an antiseptic. High penetrating power allows you to protect even surfaces treated with linseed oil.

Like any universal composition, Aquatex Extra has its weaknesses. On construction forums, users are not advised to use the material for treating external surfaces. When used internally, there is an unpleasant odor and a long drying time. And experts consider the price of the product to be too high.

4 Veres Classic Lazura

Today in Russia there is a boom in baths. Since they are built from natural wood, and high humidity is created inside the premises, an important stage will be the impregnation of wood with an antiseptic. The Veres Classic Lazura composition has the best properties. Colorless product perfectly withstands changes in temperature and humidity.Users use it to protect walls, floors, ceilings, and seats. The tree retains its naturalness. The manufacturer packs the product in metal containers, which becomes an effective protection against counterfeiting. For many years, impregnated wood is not affected by rot and parasites. It is recommended to repeat the treatment after 8 years.

In the reviews, you can also find the disadvantages of the composition. It dries for a long time (more than a day), since the proportion of non-volatile substances reaches 30%. Before choosing an antiseptic, you should also select a special primer.

3 Belinka Lasur

The well-known Slovenian manufacturer of paints and varnishes Belinka sells Lasur wood preservative on the domestic market. This series includes 17 products with different colors. Any shade will harmoniously look against the background of the natural structure of the tree. The coating can be made up of 3 layers without forming a visible film on the surface. This is due to the deep penetration of the material, which ensures high-quality protection of wood from diseases and pests.

The composition is allowed to be used not only inside buildings, but also outside. But first you should apply a special Belinka Base. Perhaps, some users do not know about this, who scold the product on the forums for its low resistance to atmospheric influences. The advantages include the environmental friendliness of the composition, although during processing it emits an unpleasant odor.

2 Senezh Ognebio Prof

One of the best ways to protect wooden bases in boiler rooms is to use the antiseptic Senezh Ognebio Prof. The good thing about the product is that it simultaneously prevents the appearance of microorganisms and gives the surface fire protection. The impregnation has proven itself well in conditions of temperature and humidity fluctuations. The antiseptic does not change the structure of the wood, preserving its natural beauty. The duration of biosecurity is at least 20 years. Red impregnation is supplied to the retail network in plastic containers weighing 6, 12, 23 kg.

The antiseptic received a lot of positive feedback on the forums. It perfectly combines an affordable price and high protective properties. The product is easy to use and can be applied by any means from spraying to soaking. Users consider the high consumption of the drug to be the only drawback.

1 NEOMID 400

A wide range of wood-based building materials can be treated with NEOMID 400 antiseptic. These are natural wood, chipboard, fiberboard, etc. The product is water-based, it does not contain toxic chemical compounds. The environmental friendliness of the composition is perfectly combined with a long service life (up to 25 years). During all this time, the impregnation protects the wood from mold, fungi and insects. There is no biological degradation of wood, which slows down the aging process. The composition is intended only for indoor use, and it can be applied to the surface at temperatures above + 5 ° C.

Users appreciate the domestic antiseptic NEOMID 400 for environmental friendliness and durability. It is used without fear in the kitchen and in children's rooms. The specific smell disappears quickly. The disadvantage of impregnation is the tinting of the wood.