Decking - staining

fellakel

Good morning all,

What is the best (and cheapest) way to stain some old, scuffed decking?

many thanks

Jnelhams

scrub it with Washing Soda and Hotwater, allow to dry for a day or two then apply Teak Oil (A couple of coats)

http://www.toolstation.com/?r=p&feature=41254

teapot2

I was watching a programme where they applied the oil to decking with a big yard brush. That seemed like a really useful tip to me as it would take ages to paint/oil our decking and be quite backbreaking too.

BUBBLES_3

As someone with 'insider knowledge' of such things may I recommend something like Ronseal Decking Seal which is breathable and doesnt blister. Unlike oil which evaporates, this clear product will last about three years. Can be applied with a broom or long coated paint roller. It helps stop BBQ stain better than oil. Oil is best done every year. resist the temptation to put down coloured stains on a deck as these can 'walk off' during a hard winter. Best to keep it 'natural'. for spindles and rails use Decking stain in a natural pine colour.

Before applying the deck needs a scrub. use something like stardrops rather than an expensive deck cleaner. Dont use a power washer. They use too much water and can cuase stripping if not done methodically. Use a superpray hose end sprayer to spray on the detergent and leave for a few mins. Scrub with a brush then rinse clean. Bottle of stardrops is less than a quid I think compared to deck cleaners costing £7 or £8 for 5 litres. five caps of stardrops in a superpray will wash about 50 sq. m.

I use on my deck as I recommend to you!

andywinchester

BUBBLES wrote: »

As someone with 'insider knowledge' of such things may I recommend something like Ronseal Decking Seal which is breathable and doesnt blister. Unlike oil which evaporates, this clear product will last about three years. Can be applied with a broom or long coated paint roller. It helps stop BBQ stain better than oil. Oil is best done every year. resist the temptation to put down coloured stains on a deck as these can 'walk off' during a hard winter. Best to keep it 'natural'. for spindles and rails use Decking stain in a natural pine colour.

Before applying the deck needs a scrub. use something like stardrops rather than an expensive deck cleaner. Dont use a power washer. They use too much water and can cuase stripping if not done methodically. Use a superpray hose end sprayer to spray on the detergent and leave for a few mins. Scrub with a brush then rinse clean. Bottle of stardrops is less than a quid I think compared to deck cleaners costing £7 or £8 for 5 litres. five caps of stardrops in a superpray will wash about 50 sq. m.

I use on my deck as I recommend to you!

i must say you are the first person who has recommended this product, All other references have stated you use this product at your peril!
I must say I agree with them! it is absolutely useless, and has no longevity to the product at all.