Cuprinol Desk Sprayer - Must I use Cuprinol Wood Stain too?

[gizmo_the_great]

Hi

I have one of those Cuprinol Wooden Decking Sprayers for re-treating your wooden decking with wood stain.

The sprayer says that you must use the specific Cuprinol wood treatment with it. Is that true or is it just a way of getting you to spend a lot more on a branded product? Could I, in fact, use any wooden decking treatment and pump that through the device?

I only ask because the Cuprinol stuff costs like £30 a tub from B&Q and I need two tubs to cover my decking so £60 is quite a bit!

Thanks

Ted

 

[breezer]

but if it lasts...................

it may also be to do with the viscosity

 

[woodfinishes1877]

It's always mopre sensible to stick with the same manufacturer throughout. They will have tested the products and 100% sure about their compatability. Agree the branded products are more expensive but it's not worth the risk.

Hope this helps.

 

[MultiskilledBob]

..and no offence but you end up spending the same amount as the expensive treatment as you will need to re-apply another coat of the cheaper treatment alot earlier than the costly stuff. (In my own personal opinion that is)

 

[gizmo_the_great]

Thanks guys - just thought I'd check