Vernites Preservers & Base Protection Coats – Timber Preparation
Preservers & Base Protection Coats for Long-Term Timber Durability
Correct base preparation is one of the most important steps in professional wood coating systems.
Vernites preservers and base protection coats are designed to:
improve adhesion of primers and top coats
protect timber from moisture and biological risk
enhance durability in exterior weather conditions
provide uniform colour absorption for translucent systems
These products are used as the first coat in both painted and translucent joinery coating systems.
Exterior Painted Systems (Opaque White & Colours)
For exterior painted window and door systems, the recommended base protection coat is:
WEB870 Preserver (White Base)
Applied before exterior primers and top coats such as WEB861 and WET885.
Ideal for exterior joinery requiring high opacity finishes.
Exterior Translucent Systems (Natural Wood Tones)
For translucent exterior finishes, choose the correct preserver depending on timber species:
WEI852 Preserver – Softwood Applications
Recommended for pine and softwood exterior joinery.WEI858 Preserver – Hardwood & Oak Applications
Ideal for oak windows and hardwood joinery projects.
These preservers provide better colour uniformity and long-term protection under translucent top coats.
Why Preservers Matter
Using the correct preserver coat helps to:
reduce tannin staining on oak
improve coating life expectancy
support breathable exterior protection
ensure consistent professional results
Suitable For
Timber windows and doors
Exterior and interior joinery systems
Softwood and hardwood substrates
Painted or translucent coating systems
UK-wide delivery available. Collection from London NW10 6JP.






