Tuindecor dark brown transparent 2.5 litres
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€ 49,85 incl. VAT (€ 41,20 excl. VAT)
Description
Tenco Tuindecor dark brown transparent (2.5 litres) is a transparent garden stain on an acrylic binder with water as the solvent, for protecting and finishing soft garden timber. The stain is low-odour, UV-resistant, water-repellent and fast-drying: dust-dry after about 2 hours at 18 °C, recoatable after about 16 hours. It is intended for spruce, pine and Douglas fir in and around the garden — fences, screens, pergolas, palisades, sandpits and climbing frames. It is not suitable for hardwood and not for walk-on horizontal surfaces such as decking and terraces. The formula contains at most 40 g/l VOC (EU limit cat. A/e: 130 g/l) and is ready to use. Apply 1 to 2 thin coats with a long-hair brush. Order online or collect at Jan Sok in Meppel.
Key features
Key properties of Tenco Tuindecor dark brown transparent:
- Transparent garden stain: Water-borne acrylic stain, transparent finish.
- Soft garden timber: For spruce, pine and Douglas fir; not for hardwood.
- Weather and UV protection: Water-repellent and UV-resistant for outdoor use.
- Fast-drying: Dust-dry after about 2 hours at 18 °C; recoatable after about 16 hours.
- Low solvent: Max. 40 g/l VOC, low odour; clean tools with water.
- Coverage: 12–14 m² per litre per coat on planed timber.
Applications
Use on vertical or standing soft garden timber:
- Timber fences, screens and gates
- Pergolas, canopies and palisades
- Garden sheds and log cabins
- Sandpits, climbing frames and wooden play equipment
- New timber and previously stained timber after sanding back
Suitable substrates
Suitable and unsuitable substrates according to Tenco:
- Suitable: softwoods (spruce, pine, Douglas fir)
- Suitable: clean, dry, grease-free timber; lightly sand greyed wood
- Not suitable: hardwood (for example bangkirai, azobé, okan)
- Not suitable: walk-on horizontal parts such as decking and terraces
Instructions for use
Application according to the Tenco product data sheet (February 2024):
- Substrate: Timber must be dry, clean and grease-free. Preferably weather new timber outdoors for several months so extractives or mill oil disappear.
- Maintenance: Sand old stain or paint back to bare wood. Lightly sand greyed timber until the wood colour returns.
- Stirring: Stir thoroughly before and during use. Do not thin; the product is ready to use.
- Application: Apply a thin, even coat with a long-hair brush. One to two coats is enough.
- Conditions: Apply between 10 °C and 25 °C at max. 80% RH, not in full sun.
- Tools: Clean brushes immediately with water.
Product specifications
Technical data for Tenco Tuindecor dark brown transparent:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tenco |
| Type | transparent garden stain |
| Colour | dark brown |
| Sheen | transparent |
| Binder | Acrylic, water as solvent |
| Film-forming | No |
| Density at 20 °C | 1.1 kg/l |
| Coverage | 12–14 m²/l per coat on planed timber |
| Drying at 18 °C | Dust-dry after approx. 2 hours; recoatable after approx. 16 hours |
| VOC | Max. 40 g/l (EU cat. A/e: 130 g/l) |
| Solids | ≥ 50 % |
| Application | 10–25 °C, max. 80% RH |
| Shelf life | At least 2 years unopened, frost-free 5–25 °C |
| Pack size | 2500 ml (2.5 litres) |
| Volume | 2500 ml (2.5 litres) |
Frequently asked questions
How many coats of Tenco Tuindecor dark brown transparent do I need?
Tenco states that 1 to 2 thin coats with a long-hair brush are sufficient.
Can I use this on decking or a terrace?
No. Tenco Tuindecor is not suitable for walk-on horizontal surfaces such as decking and terraces.
Is Tenco Tuindecor suitable for hardwood?
No. It is formulated for softwoods (spruce, pine, Douglas fir), not hardwood.
How much area does this tin cover?
Allow 12–14 m² per litre per coat on planed timber. This 2.5 litres therefore covers roughly 30–35 m² per coat.
How do I clean the tools?
Because the stain is water-borne, clean brushes with water immediately after use.
Specifications
| Brand | Tenco |
|---|---|
| Finish | Waterbasis |
| Material | Beits |
| Volume | 2500 ml (2.5 litres) |
| Item number | cmsolef8h1nnhnv01xw9a6in0 |
| Availability | Limited stock |
Delivery throughout the Netherlands - pickup available at our timber yard in Meppel.