Description
This Pet Safe Interior Wood Treatment is ideal for Rabbit and Guinea Pig indoor hutches, Excerise runs, Enclosures, it can also be used for any inside household use such has , Wardrobes, skirting boards and door trims would benefit well from this water based treatment.
Protek Royal intereir wood finish is easy to apply and although a wood stain it’s almost paint like consistency provides a good level of coverage whilst still allowing the wood grain to show through. 2 coats gives great weather-proofing protection but on lighter shades a 3rd coat may be desired to increase the solidity of colour.
Ideal for:
- Indoor Rabbit and Guniea Pig Hutches and enclosures
- Window Frames
- Doors and door frames
- Skirting boards
- Wood kitchen units
- Cupboards
- Furniture
- Joinery
Features:
- Long-lasting protection
- Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
- Low odour
- Water-based with linseed oil – natural renewable resource
- Translucent – allows wood grain to show through
- Rich long-lasting colour
- Water resistant with mould and fungal protection
- Microporous high-build coating
- Coverage: 1 Litre will cover approximately 8m²
Advice:
It is recommended that 2 – 3 coats be applied. If a lighter one coat finish is preferred we recommend 2 coats of Royal Clear to be applied on top, for added protection. Protek Royal is a high-build formulation so each extra coat increases the colour and sheen. If applying to bare timber a knotting agent should be used prior to application. When applied to floorboards a top coat of breathable polyurethane sealant or varnish should be applied to protect against heavy foot traffic.
Important notice
Please be advised to make sure that all surfaces are dry and allow a minimum of 24 hours before allowing animals near any treated surfaces.
For light colours, we recommend using our Stain Blocking Primer to prevent the top coat discolouring from possible tannin bleed.
FAQs
Q – Are Protek wood stains safe for animals?
A – Yes they are but you are advised to make sure that all surfaces are dry and allow a minimum of 24 hours before allowing animals near any treated surfaces.
Q – Are Protek wood stains safe to use around bees?
A – We haven’t carried out any testing specific to bees. Our water-based wood stains are all suitable for use around animals, birds, children and plants with Shed & Fence being the most gentle of our retail wood care range. We know that our wood stains have been used around bees and haven’t had any reports of any harm being caused, but you can check with the National Beekeepers Association.
Q – What wood stain would you recommend to use on the outside and inside of animal housing such as rabbit hutches?
A – All of our wood stains are suitable for use around animals, birds, children and plants. As they are low in odour and VOC your animals can be returned to their housing 24 hours aftre the inside has been treated to ensure it is fully dry. The choice of product will come down to what finish you’d like, the colour and your budget.
Q – Are Protek wood stains harmful if an animal ingests them by nibbling on their housing?
A – All of our wood stains are water-based, comply to EN71-3 and are deemed suitable for use around pets, plants and children. Once dry the wood stain won’t cause any harm to your animal although we can’t guarantee against any particular allergies that your animals may have if they ingest anything by nibbling. However in nearly 30 years we haven’t heard of a single case so you should be fine.
Q – What preservative or stain is safe to use on the floor inside a hutch?
A – We wouldn’t advise using a preservative on the inside of a rabbit hutch or any animal home as the chemicals could be harmful to animals. We would recommend that you use Royal Exterior or Decking Stain as a water-re-pellent protective coating. Once dry they are not harmful to pets and we suggest that you leave the coating to dry for 24 hours before putting your rabbit back in to the hutch. Whilst we cannot guarantee against any strange allergies your rabbit may have from ingesting nibbled segments, in the decades of producing and supplying wood stains we haven’t heard of a single case.
Q – What is suitable for use on a bird nesting box?
A – We have had our Wood Stain & Protect range of colours approved by the RSPB for nesting birds.
Q- Have your products and ingredients been tested on animals?
A – None of the products we manufacture have been tested on animals however some of our raw materials may have. In order to obtain some of the data that was necessary to bring some of the active ingredients to market, at some point in their history they could have been tested on animals. As a company it is our policy to obtain the most sustainable and environmentally ethical products we can that are available to us.
Q – Are any animal products used in the manufacture of Protek’s wood stains?
A – No, none of Protek’s wood stains contain animal products and so they are suitable for use by vegetarians and vegans.
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