Lead Mate Patination Oil has been specially formulated to provide a protective coating for newly installed leadwork that helps to prevent the white carbonate staining that affects new lead and surrounding tiles, brickwork, stonework etc. Just one coat of Patination Oil also helps to provide uniform, attractive appearance to newly installed lead and helps the ageing process whilst the natural patina of the lead is being formed. It is particularly important to treat areas of newly installed lead that are subject to water flowing over the surface onto surrounding areas as staining of tile and brick will be more severe in such circumstances.