Everbuild WOODHARD2 LumberIrwin Wet Rot Wood Hardener 250ml

I purchased this to help me repair a window frame, very happy with the results, it appears that it will now last until I have it replaced. Very easy to and great value for money. If required I would certainly purchase this product again

I used this to fix some wet rot in my shed. After removing as much of the rotted wood and using wood treatment/preservative, I used this wood hardener.I was quick and easy to apply and set very hard in no time at all. Provided a good base to use Everbuild wood filler to make a good repair.

Used this on some old but not cheap Teak garden furniture, in a few places there was some rot setting in, one too many pressure washings maybe, pulled out the loose bits and half demolished one of the chair bottom slats, squared it all up the soaked all the softer wood with this, at the time the wood had been dry for a good week or so, so it soaked it right up, much to my surprise, this turned everything it touched rock solid, a fair bit of sanding and filling here and there and we are good to go for a few more years.No idea if it’s a thing or not but I used clear 2 part epoxy and sanding dust to make a semi liquid filler, worked a treat, not invisible by any means but passable on a 20 year old teak patio set.

Did exactly what it said on the tin

This stuff sticks

I normally find Everbuild products to be very good, and value for money.Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for their WOODHARD2 LumberIrwin Wet Rot Wood Hardener 250ml.Because of the £13.41 price, I failed to notice that it was only 250ml, which is my fault. But it doesn't go very far, especially as the wood that needs treating, is very porous, and therefore, absorbs a lot of liquid.The instructions tell you to 'remove all decayed and crumbly wood down to a solid base.' But once you have done that, why do you need to apply a wood hardener, to 'a solid base'?I have now bought and applied three 250ml tins (three coats), and it wood have been much cheaper to replace the timber beam, but because of where it is situated, trying to remove it would be a very complicated and time consuming job.It did harden the wood, but not as much as I thought an EverBuild product would do, so I'm a tad disappointed. Especially considering that I've now spent over £40 on hardener, plus £12.49 on EverBuild wood filler.FYI: The instructions also tell you to 'clean the brush with cellulose thinners or acetone', but the product itself managed to soften the paintbrush bristles, the next day, when the additional tins of hardener arrived. It is cheaper to buy new paintbrushes in bulk, rather than buy cellulose thinners or acetone, and flushing those chemicals down the sink, isn't exactly very Eco friendly.

This does indeed harden wood as it says on the tin.But one thing the instructions do not warn you of - NEVER put it in a styrofoam hot cup. It will go up like a Roman candle. And the only way to get the melted foam off the stone floor is lots of acetone. Grooh!

Not a lot to say - this one actually works really well. I have previously brought a different brand that screwfix carriers (starts with R) which didn't seem to work very well on rotten wood (maybe it was the wrong type of rot?). However this one works on any type of rot as far as I can see - just sets the wood to be hard and like plastic.I've given it 5/5 for 'scent' as it smells as I expected. I'm not sure i'd recommend it for an evening out tho.