After the entire deck is totally dry, if necessary, gently sand the deck with an orbital sander or random orbital sander using an or grit disk. Do not over-sand; the objectives are to level the surface and to open up the pores and grains of the timber.
If the wood is very old, greyed, or weathered, you may want to apply a light coat of decking or wood reviver gel before applying decking oil. Apply it using a stiff-bristled brush or scrubbing brush.
Perturb the closed can of decking oil. Open it, stir it, and pour it out in a clean receptacle that can be closed to minimise evaporation. A fresh lever-lid paint tin is perfect. Scoop out any sticky or congealed residue remaining in the original can and put that in the receptacle. Now stir very thoroughly. Use a natural bristle brush to apply the decking oil. You may also use a roller. Avoid using synthetic-bristle brushes. Apply the first coat of decking oil in the direction of the grain with partial overlap between strokes, covering the whole deck in a single operation without any breaks.
Let it dry thoroughly; give it about 24 hours. Now apply a second coat that is at a degree angle to the grain of the wood, again doing so in one go. Let it dry for 24 hours. You may need to experiment to get the best results. Two easy methods that give good results are outlined below. The most straightforward method is to pour generous quantities of liquid laundry detergent and vinegar together directly on the stain, entirely covering the stain.
Then pour very hot water on the spot as you scrub it with a stiff brush which should have a long handle. A multi-step method requires two chemical compounds. Pour it on the stain and let it sit for five to ten minutes. Then scrub vigorously with a scrubbing brush, and rinse away with water.
Then pour paint thinner aka mineral spirit directly on the stained area. Best of luck with oiling your deck. If you are unsure at any point in the process, do not hesitate to get some advice from your timber decking merchant. Previous Next. Skip to content Monday to Friday 7. Price List. Free Quote. What is so great about oil? Oils on the market The two main types of decking oil on the market are water based and non-water based. Water based Water based oils generally have a less dramatic impact on the natural colour of the wood.
Non water based Non-water based oils penetrate into the wood fibre and protect the material from water damage and other elements. Before oiling Oiling is not a permanent deck maintenance solution. Share on facebook Facebook. Share on twitter Twitter. Share on pinterest Pinterest. Get a Quote or Enquire. Supply Only Supply and Install.
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Highly recommend them. Highly recommend Austim, the team and young Stuart. However, Natural Oil Woodstain Rosewood is optically suitable and requires a weathering period of approx. Douglas Fir: 6 weeks exposure. Application of WR Base Coat is also recommended. Larch: 6 weeks exposure. Decking-Oil Larch is optically suitable. Application of WR Base Coat is recommended before use. Cedar: 12 weeks exposure. Iroko: 12 weeks exposure.
Mahogany: 12 weeks exposure. Teak: 12 weeks exposure. Tropical Walnut: weeks exposure. Merbau: 12 weeks exposure. Ipe: weeks exposure. Pressure-Impregnated Pine: 12 weeks exposure. Garapa: 12 weeks exposure. Balau: 12 weeks exposure. Bangkirai: 12 weeks exposure. Massaranduba: 12 weeks exposure. Idigbo: contains yellow dyes which leaches when the wood becomes wet and stains when in contact within iron.
Other: woods treated with a varnish, lacquer or other surface coatings must be completely sanded before use. Top Tips. Top Tips: For a clear and natural finish for decking, apply just two coats of Teak Oil, which allows the wood to naturally grey over time.
The darker the colour, the slower the greying process of the wood will start to appear. Osmo Anti-Slip Decking Oil can be used as the second coat after any of the coloured Decking Oils to provide a slip resistant surface. Additional Information: Approx. It has tons of fantastic reviews on Amazon! The product contains active anti-slip micro-beads which are invisible , that stick to your surface and improve its grip. This is generally advised if you are hosting parties on your decking as the last thing you want is someone slipping on the surface.
The other active ingredient is algicide, which helps to protect your timber from rot and mould growth that can damage your surface and cause it to turn green. Provided you re-apply every 1 or 2 years you should experience no problems with the disintegration of your decking during this time. I suppose this depends how liberally you apply the product but if you have a very large deck, you may need two cans to be safe. You are fine to apply the second coating soon after.
It is water-based which means it works very well with surfaces that have become dry and cracked with age.
This moisture content also helps prevent the wood from splitting which can easily happen with surfaces that are regularly exposed to rainwater before drying out again. Ronseal actually recommends the product be applied by spraying — so it could be a very easy job if you have an electric sprayer to use with it. Of course, you can also apply it more traditionally using a brush and a little elbow-grease.
The product is pretty much clear — but it will lighten the surface slightly and leave a slightly waxy feel. Your deck should be touch dry within hours, after which time you can apply a second coating if necessary. Most use this product annually to ensure their deck is always thoroughly protected. So if you apply it once and leave it the cupboard for the following year, you might find that it has turned into lumps of jelly once you come to use it again.
Generally this differs between the type of board used. Generally, there are four types of treatment products you can apply to your boards to protect them —.
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