Timbabuild® EWS Wood Primer – Deep-Penetrating Epoxy Stabiliser for Damaged Timber
Timbabuild EWS is a professional-grade, low-viscosity epoxy wood stabiliser engineered to restore, reinforce, and prime weakened or decayed timber before structural repair. With superior penetration, a solvent-free formula, and an accurate 2:1 squeeze-chamber dosing system, EWS ensures maximum bonding strength and long-term durability when used with Timbabuild ERC10 or EHB60 repair compounds.
For restorers, painters, and carpenters who demand guaranteed adhesion, stability, and lasting repair performance—EWS is the industry benchmark.
Features
- Low-Viscosity Deep Penetration – stabilises damaged, soft or fibrous wood by soaking deep into the grain.
- Solvent-Free Formula – safe for indoor and outdoor applications; won’t shrink or evaporate.
- Pre-Measured 2:1 Mixing System – squeeze-chamber ensures perfect ratio and eliminates mixing errors.
- High Strength & Durability – reinforces timber to accept structural epoxy repair without failure.
- Fast Recoat Window – ERC10 or EHB60 repairs can be applied 20 minutes to 4 hours after priming.
- Simple, Clean Application – easy brush-on formula; no solvent cleaning required (use disposable brushes).
- Compatible System – designed specifically for Timbabuild ERC10 Rapid Cure & EHB60 High Build.
- Drillable and Sandable
Applications
Ideal for professional timber restoration, repair and preparation of:
- Soft, decayed, cracked, and weathered wood
- Window frames, sills, doors & thresholds
- Fascia boards, architectural trims, structural sections
- Knotted or previously damaged timber
- Interior and exterior repairs requiring stabilisation before epoxy fill
- Any timber repair requiring deeper penetration than traditional wood hardeners
Technical Specs
| Mix Ratio | 2:1 Base : Hardener |
| Viscosity | Low - deep penetrating |
| Mixed Density | 1.08 g/cm³ |
| Application Temperature | +5°C to +30°C |
| Cure Time before Repair | 20mins - 4hrs |
| Typical Coverage (300ml Pack) | Hardwood: 2.0m² Softwood: 1.5m² Damaged wood: 1.0m² |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
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