Coatings, Glues & Sealants
Coatings
Whatever finish you use, always check the label of the finishing product and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- PROTIM® LOSP treated timber can be coated with most industrial alkyd based joinery primers once the timber has completed drying after treatment.
- PROTIM® LOSP treated timber may be painted with alkyd based primers. To achieve a durable finish subsequent onsite preparation and top coating should be as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Certain acrylic primers are not compatible with timber treated with LOSP preservatives.
- If acrylic primers are to be used it is advisable to contact the paint manufacturer or qualifi ed agent before use.
Glues
- PROTIM® LOSP treated timber can be normally glued with resorcinol, phenol / resorcinol or urea formaldehyde glues, following the product manufacturer’s instructions.
- PROTIM® LOSP does not normally affect cured glue used to bond solid timber. However, where adhesives are to be used with structural treated timber where failure of the gluing would have severe effects, it is advised that trials are undertaken to ensure performance is adequate.
Sealants
- PROTIM® LOSP treated timber is compatible with most sealants and mastics, provided manufacturers instructions are adhered to.
