Wolman Water Repellents are the first level of protective coating that you can apply to seal outdoor wood is a water repellent finish, also known as a water sealer. Some people also call these deck sealers because they are frequently used on decks but they are made for all exterior wood surfaces, including fences, sheds, etc. Wolman water repellents and water sealers work by coating wood surfaces with a protective finish that seals out and repels water. Water repellents are important to keep wood from absorbing water and swelling, shrinking, buckling, warping, and cracking. Exterior wood surfaces should be protected immediately after the construction project is completed. Wolman water repellents include both RainCoat Waterbased and Wolman RainCoat Oil (Alkyd).  The  EHT (Exotic Hardwood Finish), WoodLife Classic. ePaintStore.com is an authorized Wolman Dealer that has been shipping the Wolman Water Repellents  to your door since 1998!