Retailers Guide to Wood Care and
Rust Solutions
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Today’s customers are looking for solutions. Whether protecting timber or stopping rust, retailers need to offer clear, confident guidance.
Wood care and rust solutions are both system-driven categories, covering preparation, treatment, and protection. From oils, varnishes and preservatives to rust converters and anti-corrosive coatings, success lies in recommending the right product combination.
This guide showcases key products from participating suppliers, helping retailers confidently recommend them.
DULUX
Complete protection from Timber to Steel
Dulux offers a full-spectrum solution for both woodcare and rust protection with trusted, easy-to-use products.
- WOODGARD®: Timbavarnish and Timbapreservative for interior & exterior timber
- HAMMERITE® Direct to Rust: 3-in-1 metal paint (primer, undercoat, topcoat).
Long-lasting protection with strong brand recognition.
A reliable, well-known system that simplifies choice for customers.
For more information, Visit: www.dulux.co.za
WOOD CARE
WOODGARD®
Timbavarnish (Interior/Exterior)
WOODGARD® Timbavarnish is a dependable, general-purpose varnish designed for everyday use. It delivers a durable high-gloss finish, UV protection, and excellent water repellence. Ideal for doors, window frames, furniture, and most timber surfaces (excluding floors), it offers the perfect balance of protection, performance, and affordability.
WOODCARE
WOODGARD®
Timbapreservative (Exterior)
WOODGARD® Timbapreservative is a deeply penetrating wood dressing designed to protect and enrich all exterior wooden surfaces. Ideal for use on doors, fascia boards, window frames, fences, garden sheds, trellis, outdoor furniture, garage doors, and shutters - anywhere a durable, water-repellent treatment is required.
(Excluding floors and lattice/wicker furniture)
THE ULTIMATE IN METAL PROTECTION
HAMMERITE®
Direct To Rust
Hammerite® Direct to Rust provides long-lasting, corrosion-resistant protection with a decorative finish. Specially formulated for direct application onto correctly prepared ferrous metals, as well as properly prepared and primed non-ferrous surfaces, it simplifies metal care with its unique 3-in-1 technology, combining primer, undercoat,
and topcoat in a single product.
EXCELSIOR PAINTS
High performance, eco-conscious protection
Excelsior Paints delivers durable, low-VOC solutions for wood and metal, suited to both DIY and professional users.
- Rust Stop: converts and primes in one step
- Aqua-Var: water-based varnishes for interior and exterior use
- Wood Protecta & Yacht Varnish: deep protection and extreme durability.
Premium environmentally friendly ranges offering versatility, ease of use and long-term performance.
For more information,
Visit: www.excelsiorpaints.co.za
RUST PREVENTION
CARE-4-METAL
Rust-Stop
This is a low-VOC, lead-free 2-in-1 rust converter and primer that simplifies corrosion management. This water-based solution chemically reacts with rust, converting it into a stable bluish-black film while stopping further corrosion. Its versatility allows it to be over-coated with a wide range of topcoats.
WOOD PROTECTION
CARE-4-WOOD
Aqua-Var Varnishes
For long-lasting timber protection, Excelsior Paints’ Aqua-Var Aqua-Var range delivers high-quality water-based finishes that resist UV damage and environmental wear. The Aqua-Var range is perfect for customers seeking premium, low-maintenance finishes for both interior and exterior timber surfaces.
WOOD PRESERVATION
CARE-4-WOOD
Wood Protecta
It is a penetrating sealer that enhances and safeguards natural wood. Infused with specialised oils and waxes, it provides anti-fungal protection while preventing mould and rot. Its low-sheen satin finish highlights timber grain and character, making it ideal for both interior and exterior timber surfaces.
PREMIUM VARNISH SOLUTIONS
CARE-4-WOOD
Gloss Yacht Varnish
Designed to withstand wet and humid conditions, it provides extreme UV and weather resistance for both interior and exterior timber surfaces. Available in five wood-enhancing colours, it protects furniture, doors, and trim against moisture and sunlight, ensuring surfaces stay vibrant and well-preserved.
HOWARD PRODUCTS
Restore. Maintain. Protect.
Howard Products specialises in surface restoration without replacement, helping customers revive wood, metal and kitchen surfaces with minimal effort.
- Hero product: Restor-A-Finish restores wood without stripping
- Strong follow-on sales with cleaners, oils, waxes and conditioners
- Covers wood care, kitchen care, metal care and multi-surface protection.
A high margin, Problem Solving range focused on restoration, maintenance and surface protection.
For more information,
Visit: www.vermontsales.co.za
WOOD CARE
Restore-A-Finish
For almost 50 years, Restor-A-Finish has been a standard in the antique restoration industry. The formula penetrates faded lacquer, shellac and varnish finishes to restore colour and depth without stripping the original finish – preserving the value and authenticity of furniture.
Recommended follow-up product:
Feed-N-Wax Wood Polish & Conditioner
Feed-N-Wax
Wood Polish & Conditioner
A blend of beeswax, carnauba wax and orange oil designed to nourish wood while protecting the finish. Enhances the natural grain of finished and unfinished wood while preventing drying and cracking. Ideal for furniture maintenance after using Restor-A-Finish.
Restor-A-Shine
Polishing Compound
Polishes wood finishes to a high gloss while removing haze and light scratches.
Orange Oil
Furniture Polish
Cleans and polishes wood surfaces using real citrus oils, removing dust and grime without drying the wood finish.
Lemon Oil
Furniture Polish
Enhances and protects wood
finishes while providing natural
citrus cleaning power.
Citrus Shield
Premium Paste Wax
A premium blend of Brazilian carnauba wax, beeswax and orange oil, and special surfactants that polishes and protects wood and metal surfaces. Includes a UV inhibitor to protect finishes from sun damage.
SunShield
Outdoor Furniture Wax
Combines natural oils and waxes with UV inhibitors to prevent drying, cracking, and oxidation. Should be used regularly-whenever outdoor furniture looks faded or dry. Unlike TEAK oil it does not contain silicone or linseed oil.
Wood-N-Floors
Hardwood Floor Cleaner
Suitable for luxury vinyl planks, hardwood floors, engineered floors and laminate surfaces.
KITCHEN CARE
Butcher Block &
Cutting Board Oil
Food-grade mineral oil designed for wooden cutting boards, butcher blocks, and wooden utensils.
Butcher Block Conditioner
A blend of food-grade mineral oil, beeswax and carnauba wax that revitalises wood and prevents drying or cracking.
Butcher Block &
Cutting Board Cleaner
Formulated to clean food preparation surfaces safely without damaging the wood.
METAL CARE AND MULTI-SURFACE PROTECTION
Pine-Ola
Copper & Brass Polish
Quickly removes tarnish
and oxidation with an easy wipe-on, wipe-off formula.
Pine-Ola
Silver Polish
Trusted by silversmiths for over a century, this polish cleans and protects silver without harsh abrasives.
Stainless Steel
Cleaner & Polish
Removes fingerprints, grease, grime and streaks from stainless steel appliances and fittings.
Wax-It-All
Food Grade Wax
A versatile food-grade wax suitable for wood, stone, metal, concrete, and plastic. Ideal for sealing and protecting a variety of surfaces.
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