Wood is the most common material in construction, because it is very accessible, it can be perfectly processed and at the same time it has a great aesthetics. Wooden elements can be found in the decoration of interiors and in everyday objects. In addition, the tree can act as the main building material for the construction of houses and baths. At the same time, the tree is very sensitive to the effects of such unfavorable factors as moisture and insect pests. It is to protect against such misfortunes that a wide range of different impregnations for wood is produced. And the bulk of them are water-repellent impregnations, since it is moisture that can cause maximum damage to wooden products and structural elements.
Why use water repellent impregnation
Wood coating with water-repellent impregnation
The main function of water-repellent impregnations is to protect the wood from the damaging effect of moisture. Such impregnations are used to preserve intact the most diverse wooden structures: fences, houses, baths, cellars, etc. Apply impregnation can either as an independent protective agent, or as part of a special bioprotection, which is applied to the wooden surface before painting.
In addition, most of the toning compositions used in the production of furniture and interior decor elements possess water-repellent qualities. Treatment of a wooden surface with such impregnation not only ennobles it externally, highlighting and tinting the structure of the wood, but also gives it dirt and water repellency. This is especially important when processing the interior decoration of saunas and baths, where the humidity level is high almost always.
Types of impregnation
Water-repellent impregnation for wood is rarely produced without additional additives, giving the product additional protective qualities. Depending on where and for what the impregnation will be applied, they are divided into the following types:
1. Fire-retardant impregnations. Their peculiarity is a special effect on the tree, which gives it the properties of non-inflammability. The wood processed by fire retardant impregnation is not capable of igniting, so that the probability of occurrence and spread of fire becomes minimal. In addition, in the tree treated with such impregnation, insect pests are not able to live and reproduce. The composition of flame retardant impregnations includes only substances that are safe from the point of view of ecology, and therefore they can be used completely without any restrictions. The periodicity of the application of fire retardant impregnations usually varies from 5 to 7 years.
2. Impregnation for protection against decay and mold. Most often, such impregnations are used to protect the wooden facades of buildings, plywood panels in interiors, etc. Such impregnations possess the maximum possible water-repellent qualities. Another of their features is colorlessness, thanks to the possibility of using such impregnations without the risk of spoiling the appearance of the wooden product.
3. Tinting impregnation. In addition to water-repellent additives, they include special dyes for wood. After treatment with a similar impregnation, the wooden surface not only perfectly resists moisture, but also acquires a deeper and nobler hue.
Wood covered with water-repellent impregnation
Recommended formulations
The huge variety of impregnations for wood creates certain difficulties in their choice. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to have an idea of the most vivid and trustworthy representatives of this type of protective preparations.
The most famous among professionals-finishers are the impregnations of Belinka( Belinka).Such high trust they deserve by the fact that the manufacturer has chosen an integrated approach to their development. This means that all Belink products are able to withstand any dangers: ogrnju, mud, water, UV rays, etc.
No less popular are impregnations of Aqualazul. They are available in an extremely wide range and can be used for toning of wooden structures and items ka indoors, and outdoors. In addition, Aqualazul extremely quickly dries up and does not leave behind the slightest smell in the air. This is achieved by the fact that the manufacturer chose ordinary water as the basis for the solution.
How to choose the impregnation of
How to choose impregnation for wood?
Before proceeding directly to the impregnation selection, the following questions should be determined:
- - whether only water-repellent qualities are required from impregnation or it should perform some other functions;
- - will it be necessary to provide for the associated tinting of wood;
- - the forthcoming scope of work.
Having received answers to these questions, you can safely proceed with the selection. As a rule, this is not difficult, because in the assortment of any store it is almost always possible to find penetrating water-repellent impregnations in a container of the required volume and possessing any additional properties: anti-mold, fire-fighting, etc.
