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Wood preparation

Wood Preparation Before Finishing

Proper wood preparation is key to achieving a more uniform finish, better adhesion, and long-lasting protection outdoors or indoors.

Before applying a wood stain or any protective product, it is advisable to use an appropriate primer or base coat. This will improve the wood's performance and optimize the final result.

Prior preparation Uniform base Water-repellent action Breathable wood Better final finish

Why prepare wood before finishing?

Properly preparing wood helps regulate absorption, improve finish uniformity, and reinforce the substrate's protection. This step is especially important when the wood will be exposed to the outdoors, humidity, or temperature changes.

Professional tip: applying an adequate base before the wood stain improves system performance and promotes a more homogeneous and durable finish.

Comparison of wood preparation products

Characteristics Water-based protective primer Water-based primer
Main function Protect and prepare wood Prepare the surface for finishing
Fungicides / insecticides ✔ ✘
UV filters ✘ ✘
Water-repellent and breathable ✔ ✔
Touch dry 15 minutes 15–30 minutes
Time for second coat 1–2 hours 3–4 hours
Color Colorless Colorless
Approx. yield 10–12 m²/L 8–11 m²/L
Formats 750 ml / 4 L / 20 L 750 ml / 4 L / 20 L

Choose the right base for your wood

Water-based wood protective primer Maderlim

Maderlim Water-based Wood Protective Primer

Prior protection with preventive action
  • Prepares wood before final finishing.
  • With fungicidal and insecticidal action.
  • Water-repellent, breathable, and humidity-regulating.
  • Helps achieve a uniform base for subsequent wood stain application.
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Water-based wood primer Maderlim

Maderlim Water-based Wood Primer

Preparation base for a uniform finish
  • Promotes more balanced absorption of subsequent finishes.
  • Improves the uniformity of the final result.
  • Water-repellent, breathable, and humidity-regulating.
  • Especially suitable as a preliminary step before protecting or decorating.
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Which product do you need for your project?

If you're looking for prior protection

The protective primer is the best option when you want to prepare the wood and add preventive protection from the first coat.

If you prioritize uniformity

The primer is ideal for regulating substrate absorption and achieving a more homogeneous finish in subsequent application.

Before wood stain

Both products are an excellent base before wood stain, as they help improve adhesion, regularity, and system durability.

Properly prepare the wood and improve the final result

Choosing a good primer or appropriate base coat is the first step to achieving better-protected, more stable wood with a more uniform and durable final finish.

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