You can even choose mild colours to accentuate the colour in timber species such as merbau and jarrah.
Spotted gum decking oil.
Tip 2 when the time comes for you to oil your spotted gum decking be sure to give the deck a good clean using an acid treatment and a good scrub.
Our new deck is almost complete but before i can wheel out the barbie i have to oil it.
Cutek and sikkens dry slower normally re coat after 24 48 hours.
If your deck is fully exposed to the weather it will be subject to wetting and drying cycles as the weather changes.
Intergrain natural stain has been advised over intergrain natural decking oil.
Some decking oils are clear while others add a slight tint which works especially well for very light decks that need a bit of richness.
I prefer the natural finish but will i be risking the stability of the timber.
At coach house timbers we generally recommend finishing coating the material before or straight after installation to prevent moisture absorption reduction which can cause swelling cupping warping twisting and splitting.
Oil based are easier to apply in warmer to hot temps.
The best decking oil will nourish and protect your deck from weather extremes while showing off the natural beauty of the wood.
If used as decking spotted gum may be best treated with a decking oil.
I am building a new deck with spotted gum 136 x 19mm.
Depending on where you live you can generally go down to your local paint shop and purchase deck washing cleaning agents which in most cases are just oxalic acid based.
For example if you have a deck made from merbau which is a dark hardwood timber depending on the look you want to achieve it may be best to use a lightly.
The best suited oil for your deck will depend on your deck s usage the amount of exposure to the elements the type of oil previously applied and what species of wood it is made from.
A decking oil is designed to protect timber without dramatically changing look of timber.
Darker tinted coatings last longer but can be more challenging to get an even finish.