Wood finishing products: woodstain, oil, floor sealer and varnish

Warm and inviting, wood is a living material that needs treatment to strengthen its longevity. Most Woodup staircases are sold raw, ready for treatment. As a heavily trafficked area, footsteps on the treads can quickly deteriorate it. Moreover, in contact with air and moisture, wood contracts or expands. Applying wood finishing products protects the material from dimensional changes. Wood finishing products provide effective protection against parasites, notably termites. Furthermore, wood finishing products make it easier to maintain furniture, joinery and wooden fittings. Enjoy professional products at an excellent value for money.

What is a wood finishing product?

A wood finishing product is a protective solution against wear, pollution, insects and micro-organisms. It is applied by brush or roller. This requires a surface preparation stage: repair, insecticide treatment, sanding and cleaning.

How to choose a wood finishing product?

The choice of a wood finishing product is made according to the use of the item. The location is an important criterion (interior or exterior). Take into account the technical dimension (which species, on which product already in place). Finally, harmonise the appearance and colour of the product with the décor of the location.

Characteristics of wood finishing products

Essential for raw woodwork, the wood finishing product comes in liquid form. Modern formulations protect the health of users and air quality (water-based products). Most wood finishing products are available in various sizes (pots from 1 to 10 litres).

The different types of wood finishing products

The various wood finishing products guarantee the protection of furniture and joinery surfaces. Dust will be less likely to settle on a staircase. Liquid stains will be easier to clean. Furthermore, applying wood finishing products to a staircase enhances its lustre. Indeed, finishing products allow you to play with shade and colour. Make your choice from our range of preparation products, finishing products and application tools.

Before finishing: wood preparation products

Repair holes and cracks as quickly as possible with a repair product. Take care of your garden furniture by applying a wood restorer or an anti-UV conditioner. Maintain the longevity of your staircase or your wooden fittings. Favour the application of a hardener or a wood saturator. It will promote the durability of the finishing products.

Products for repairing surface defects

Avoid the proliferation of wood insects. Repair scratches, cracks, chips and holes with appropriate products. The choice of product depends on the extent and nature of the defect. You have at your disposal a full range of wood repair products: wood glue, wood filler or wood putty.

Wood preparation products

Promote the adhesion of wood finishing products with surface preparation products. Hardener, wood saturator, oil hardener — you have the choice for your indoor furniture and staircases. For outdoor furniture and wooden equipment, applying a wood restorer or an anti-UV product is essential.

Wood finishing products: woodstain, varnish, oil and floor sealer

Hard oil, tinted oil, wax, varnish, woodstain, floor sealer: the choice of wood finishing products is wide. To help you, Woodup presents the technical profile of each product. To facilitate the adhesion of wood finishing products, a few preliminary steps are necessary. Sanding is essential, before and during application. Often, applying a hardener or wood saturator simplifies the finishing work.

Wood finishing products: woodstain

Woodstain is a wood finishing product. Although possible, we do not recommend this finish for staircases. Woodstain has many advantages for furniture and décor. The product allows the wood to breathe. The natural appearance and grain of the wood are preserved. Easy to apply, wood preparation only requires light sanding. Furthermore, the product does not flake. However, avoid this product on staircases: it will not withstand repeated traffic.

Oil: a maintenance and finishing product for wood

Oil is undoubtedly the most on-trend finish. Oiling your staircase will give a more natural result. Oil is a wood finishing product based on deep impregnation, the perfect coating of wood fibres. A finishing oil for wood guarantees resistance to moisture, long-lasting anti-dust protection and easy maintenance. Add an oil hardener to your mixture. You will increase the resistance and durability of the product and speed up drying.

Varnishes: protection and finish for furniture and staircases

Varnish is the best-known wood finishing product. Resin-based, varnish is often used for finishing and protecting furniture and woodwork. Varnish leaves a smooth, shiny and waterproof layer. However, varnished staircases can be slippery. Moreover, this wood finishing product risks flaking. It will lose its resistance properties. Indeed, a staircase undergoes greater wear and abrasion than furniture.

Ultimate wood protection and finish: the floor sealer

The floor sealer is the most effective wood finishing product, more so than oil. This product is a varnish reinforced by a hardener. Vitrification therefore combines the advantages of wood varnish with greater longevity. This product offers excellent resistance to impact and repeated traffic. The floor sealer is a versatile finishing product. It can be applied to furniture, parquet flooring or staircases. The choice of products is wide: coloured, matt, satin finish, etc.

Tools and accessories for furniture and wood joinery

Good tools and accessories are essential for keeping a home in good condition. Make your choice from the Woodup selection and gain in efficiency. All our items come from the world of wood professionals. Build your personal toolbox with preparation tools and repair tools. Don't forget to make your life easier with our wooden staircase pre-assembly service.

Surface preparation and product application tools

Enjoy our complete catalogue of accessories and wood preparation tools. Add the tool that will make your work easier to your order. Spatula, joiner's knife, scraper, sanding block, finishing kit for varnish. Invest in a brush or a wide brush for a perfect application of the wood finishing product.

Tools and accessories for repairing woodwork

Sometimes, repairing furniture and staircases precedes the application of a wood finishing product. Be prepared — buy your mitre square, your quick-release clamp or your rubber mallet now. Cut wood faster and straighter — invest in a Japanese saw.

Buy a wood finishing product online

Trust a specialist in woodworking for 3 generations. Woodup chooses the Blanchon and Olebois brands, specialists in wood paint and treatment. Committed to preserving biodiversity, we are PEFC certified. Buy your finishing product online. Pay for your finishing product in complete security with the 3D Secure system, by cheque, bank transfer or PayPal.