Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener – 500 ml

Description

Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener is a penetrating wood treatment designed to strengthen and reinforce timber that has become soft and decayed through wet rot. It soaks into the damaged wood fibres and sets hard, creating a stable base for filling and repairing the affected area.

Suitable for interior and exterior wood, Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener can help repair damaged timber in doors, window frames, sills and other wooden structures. It can be used as part of a repair system with Ronseal High Performance Wood Filler, helping avoid the need to replace timber where a sound repair is possible.

The clear, liquid formula is applied by brush and dries in approximately two hours under normal conditions.

• Features and benefits
• Suitable uses
• How to use
• Filling and finishing the repair
• Safety information

Features and Benefits

• Penetrates softened and decayed wood fibres.
• Hardens and reinforces damaged timber.
• Provides a firm base for wood filler.
• Suitable for interior and exterior wood.
• Useful for repairing wet-rot damage to doors, windows and frames.
• Dries in approximately two hours.
• Can help avoid unnecessary timber replacement where a sound repair is possible.

What Is Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener Used For?

Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener is designed for timber that has softened or decayed and needs strengthening before repair. Typical applications include:

• Window frames and sills: reinforcing suitable timber affected by wet rot.
• Doors and door frames: strengthening damaged wood before filling and redecorating.
• Exterior joinery: repairing suitable decayed timber exposed to outdoor conditions.
• Interior woodwork: treating timber damaged by wet rot where the underlying moisture problem has been addressed.
• Furniture and wooden structures: repairing suitable damaged timber where the remaining wood can be made sound.

Remove the source of moisture and allow the timber to dry before treatment. The hardener is not a substitute for fixing leaks, damp or other conditions causing the decay, and it should not be used as a general wood primer or surface coating.

How to Use Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener

1. Remove the rotten wood. Scrape away loose, crumbly and completely decayed timber until you reach a reasonably sound base.
2. Allow the wood to dry. The timber should be reasonably dry before treatment. Address the source of moisture first.
3. Prepare the area. For deeper penetration, small holes can be drilled into the damaged timber where appropriate.
4. Take safety precautions. Wear suitable protective gloves and ensure good ventilation. Keep the product away from flames, sparks and other ignition sources.
5. Shake the container. Shake thoroughly before use and pour a small quantity into a suitable container.
6. Apply by brush. Saturate the softened wood so the hardener penetrates the damaged fibres. Avoid leaving an excessive surface film.
7. Allow to dry. Leave for at least two hours, or longer if required by the conditions and product instructions.
8. Remove excess material. Brush or sand away any surface deposit before applying wood filler.

Always follow the instructions supplied with the product. Drying times may vary depending on temperature, ventilation and the condition of the timber.

Filling and Finishing the Repair

Once the hardener has dried and the surface has been prepared, fill the damaged area with a suitable wood filler. Ronseal recommends its High Performance Wood Filler for this repair system.

After the filler has hardened, sand the repair smooth and prepare it for painting or staining. Follow the instructions for the chosen filler and finish to ensure compatibility and a durable result.

For related products, see Ronseal High Performance Wood Filler and browse our Wood Fillers category.

Safety Information

Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener is a solvent-based product containing acetone. It is highly flammable and can cause eye irritation and drowsiness or dizziness. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, wear the recommended protective equipment and keep away from heat, sparks and open flames. Keep out of reach of children and follow all safety instructions on the label.

Do not pour leftover product down drains or into watercourses. Dispose of unused product and containers in accordance with the label and local requirements.

Buy Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener from Priory Polishes

Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener is a useful treatment for strengthening softened timber before filling and refinishing. Suitable for many interior and exterior wood repairs, it helps prepare damaged wood for the next stage of restoration.

Please note –

Clean up – Scrape as much Hardener off your tools as you can. Then clean them in white spirit.

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Don’t pour any leftover Hardener down the drain or into watercourses. Your local authority may have special ways to get rid of unused products.

Health and Safety 

Danger. Contains Acetone. Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Wear eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

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