Protective Shield & Defend is a durable water-resistant solution that is friendly to plants & pets and safeguards all sorts of outdoor wood from the elements and fungus. This item can be administered to clayware and stonework or any material that is absorbent. Resilient – 2-5 years (depending on degrees of usage & exposure) Presented in a range of shades Area covered: Approximately 8-12m² for each layer We propose 2 layers with a 3rd enhancing the depth of color. If your primary item is not pressure treated then it will be necessary to utilize a Timber Preserver prior to painting, we suggest Protek Timber Preserver ++. For substantial exposure to the elements it is advisable to administer Protek Transparent Durable Coating as an overcoat. For light shades, our recommendation is to utilize our Defend Blocking Primer to halt the overcoat from staining due to potential tannin discharge.