Wood stains not only improve the look of your exterior woodwork, but they also help to protect against weather damage over time. Developed to withstand Finland's harsh weather conditions, these tough solutions offer protection against cracking and peeling, UV rays, and water damage.
Explore our range of quick-drying and easy-to-apply wood stains for your garden.
WATER-BASED, SUSTAINABLE & DURABLE
This new and improved collection exemplifies developments in the category of exterior wood finishes in terms of sustainable product development. Valtti Plus stains are water-based, moving this category away from traditional solvent-based formulas - while retaining the paint's durability and protective qualities. Hard-wearing, protective, and long-lasting - but more environmentally friendly. Tikkurila’s best in class stains for exterior wood. The Valtti Plus collection is made up of 4 key products, each with a different visual appearance and intended for a different surface.
A partially bio-based, non-film forming, wood stain for use on exterior wooden walls, doors & windows
An introduction to the latest arrival to complete the range:
For products in the Tikkurila range with the "Valtti Plus" badge, 73% of total organic carbon has been replaced with bio-based content (measured in accordance with ASTM D6866-18), which means that 17% of total product content is bio-based, coming from "natural" sources, such as plant by-products rather than limited fossil sources.
Matched levels of durability, more sustainable choice.
SOLVENT-BASED
Low-build, solvent-based stain for exterior wooden walls, doors, windows & fences
Multi-purpose, solvent-based oil for exterior wooden furniture, stairs and decking
Because of the natural properties of the surface, each piece of wood has the potential to react differently to the painting process. This can make things a little complicated when it comes to choosing a colour for your garden fence!
Consider it this way. We know mixing blue with white paint makes a pale blue. But if mixed with yellow, the result would be a shade of green. The same logic applies when it comes to applying colour to exterior wood. A colour test on a medium oak wood will have completely different results if then applied to a piece of pine, or beech, or oak.
Once you've selected your favourite, we would suggest ordering our 180ml Exterior Wood Stain Testers to test on a small section of your surface to make sure you achieve your desired look. (These are available to purchase for £4.80).
To make things a little easier for you, we've compiled a list of our favourite timber shades that will allow you to add some personality to your space while preserving and enhancing the natural appearance of the wood.
Light shades are a popular choice this season, and when paired with rattan and bamboo items and plenty of greenery, they provide a romantic and bohemian atmosphere in any outdoor space.
Light wood stain colours are recommended for lighter wood types like pine and white oak, as they contain white pigment which helps to retain the natural, untreated look of lighter coloured woods. They are not recommended for darker timber surfaces.
Traditional and timeless, you can never go wrong with a brown wood stain. Our wood stain colour range has a wide variety of brown shades, from cool-toned brown to rich mahogany. By adding a slightly brown tint to the natural colour of the wood, you will give your wooden surfaces a new look while preserving the natural appearance of the timber.
Ranging from light and soft to dark and dramatic, depending on their intensity, grey wood stains can make your decking look traditional or contemporary to suit your personal style. A great way to complement the surrounding landscape of gardens and leafy greens.
If you're looking for something different to the traditional browns and greys, our wood stain colour palette is filled with fun pops of colour to suit any style. From soft rose, moss green to dark blue, our colourful wood stains are a great way to add personality to your exteriors and incorporate eye-catching features to your garden.
Tikkurila Exterior Wood Stains
This is a collection of our most popular colours. With 40 options ranging from soft neutrals and rich browns to dark greens, reds, and blues.
Deco Grey Wood Stains
15 grey hues for the protection of wooden structures, logs, fencing, cladding weatherboard, furniture and most exterior applications.
Alongside our wood stains, our exterior wood range includes opaque paints that conceal the natural wood grain and come in a huge variety of colours. Suitable for surfaces such as doors, windows and furniture, and available in many sheen levels, from full matt to high gloss.
Explore the collection here.
