Refresh and protect your gates with our range of exterior wood coatings.
If you’ve just purchased a beautiful, bespoke wooden gate, you’ll want to ensure it looks and performs its best for as long as possible. With our range of specialised wood treatments, you can make sure your garden gate, driveway gate or side gate stays stunning through everything the outdoors brings.
Explore our range of specially chosen premium wood treatments at Stellar Gates and find the perfect protection for your natural timber gates.
Our exterior wood treatments
Treatex external oil
We stock Treatex's fantastic exterior oil, which offers excellent wood finishing that is suitable for a range of different gates. Whether you have a unique-made-to-measure hardwood or softwood gate, or you have an engineered or modified timber, this oil can give your wooden gates an extra layer of protection without harming the aesthetic quality, keeping your home’s exterior beautiful and stylish. Easy to apply with a brush and fast drying in 12-24 hours, this oil offers long-lasting protection.
Wood Preservative
Wood preservatives are a high-quality, solvent-based treatment designed to protect exterior timber from moisture, fungal decay, and wood-boring insects. Ideal for Scandinavian Redwood gates, our wood preservative penetrates deep into the wood to provide long-lasting protection while enhancing its natural colour.
This preserver is water-repellent, helping to prevent swelling and warping, and acts as a primer for further finishes such as oils or topcoats. For best results, apply to clean, dry wood using a brush or low-pressure sprayer, ensuring full coverage. Allow sufficient drying time before adding additional protective coatings.
Why Trust Stellar Gates for Your Wood Treatments?
Here at Stellar Gates, we’re timber experts and choose only the highest quality hardwood and softwood for our range of gates and accessories. We have specialist knowledge on how to protect your gates and know which wood treatments will ensure the longest, most beautiful results.
We can also offer advice on the best application methods and which products are suited to the wood type of your chosen gate. The craftsmanship of our premium gates paired with high quality care products like Treatex ensures your gate stays in top condition for years to come.
Why Is Wood Treatment Important?
Wood treatments are important for both softwood and hardwood gates to keep them in top condition for as long as possible.
- Protection from the elements - Using an exterior wood treatment offers a layer of protection against rain, snow and UV rays and helps to prevent cracking, warping or loss of colour.
- Increase durability - Treated wood has a stronger defence against mould, fungus and insect-related damage.
- Maintain curb appeal - Beautiful, gated and exterior fixtures can help to increase your home’s value and curb appeal. Wood treatments can enhance the natural appeal and colour of your gates and make your home attractive.
How Does Wood Treatment Work?
The wood treatment works by penetrating your wooden garden gate as a liquid and then hardening once cured. The hardened coating reinforces the inside and outside of the wood and offers extra resilience to withstand the elements from summer sunshine to winter snow that your gate faces throughout the year.
How To Apply Wood Treatment
Applying wood treatment is fast and easy and can be done even with no DIY experience.
- Clean your gate beforehand to remove any dirt and debris that may have accumulated over time.
- Using a brush, apply an even coating across all of the gate, working fast, as this protective coating can dry quickly.
- If desired, apply a top coat or reapply as often as needed to maintain your gate's performance.
FAQs
How often should I apply wood treatment to my gate?
For climates that are harsher and more prone to wet weather, we would recommend treatments every year or every other year. If your gates are covered with a shelter or you live in a mild environment, then you can push this to two years or longer.
Does wood treatment protect against rot?
Proper wood treatments contain preservatives that help to reduce the risk of rot, fungus and insect damage by keeping moisture out of the wood grains.
Can I apply wood preservatives myself?
Yes! Wood treatments are quick and easy to apply, and instructions on correct use come with every tin. However, if you’re looking for a professional or specialist treatment, you can also hire a professional to refresh your gate.