Correct paint for timber decking

bazza1603

Been looking at staining, or painting our decking this weekend. Have included a few photos. In areas its going green and is not flaking, but generally looks untidy now.

http://www.theairlineguide.co.uk/decking.JPG
http://www.theairlineguide.co.uk/decking2.JPG

I am confused whether to stain or to use oil on it. The kids play on it, but its not subject to hard use by any means.

Whats the best way to do this on a budget, without risking damaging the decking long term?

Any help appreciated!

savemoney

I been reading on this, and apparently if the decking is a few years old it may need oiling, this replaces the woods natures oils it may have lost and prevents splitting.

If it helps I cleaned my decking last week with a powerwasher. I still had some green algae. So I used Aldi decking cleaner, it didnt removing the green algae, despite applying two applications. Bleach removed it though the Domestos green spray.

I am now looking for getting some oil slightly stained. I did use Wilkos own brand which last two years which apparently is the going rate for oil

ISIOTB

Sorry to resurrect this thread but I've just moved into a house with a humongous amount of decking that is in need of treating before winter - I have no clue where to start!!!

Do I just power wash it rather than having to sand?? I have a power washer.

Also with a paint brush this will take me weeks. Are there any better ways to do it, like a stand up decking brush or something?

System

Robertf wrote: »

linseed oil does a decent job but you need to recoat it every year. Lots less work than painting though, you can just wipe it on with a rag.

I came on this forum to say a friend of ours uses linseed oil and their decking looks fantastic - would it be this type of product you buy?

It's £2.92 for 500ml from Wickes

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Boiled-Linseed-Oil/invt/600346


ISIOTB, washing decking with power washer will bring it up clean before you paint/stain - good idea..

Alan_M_2

ISIOTB wrote: »

Sorry to resurrect this thread but I've just moved into a house with a humongous amount of decking that is in need of treating before winter - I have no clue where to start!!!

Do I just power wash it rather than having to sand?? I have a power washer.

Also with a paint brush this will take me weeks. Are there any better ways to do it, like a stand up decking brush or something?

I'm about to do 60 sq/m of decking I've just built plus new sleeper walls with Liberon Teak Deck Oil. It seems the trade use this stuff, which is good enough for me.

Application must be clean and dry (chemically clean after a jet spray) , then a minimum 2-3 days dry weather before treatment.

I'm going to apply mine with a roller and handle and only use a brush where necessary.

System

Oh no, it's been raining today - hope we'll get some dry days as is it best to let the decking be completely dry for 2-3 days before applying oil/stain?

JohnShroeder

If you are not afraid of investing a little more, than try Coelan coating. It has the best cost saving. I used it 7 years ago on my deck and it still looks like new! I found through positiv reviews. And the Classic Boat magazin coating test rated it as best coating as well. I ordered it here: Premapro.com

Great cost saving and no recoating. Guess how much I like Coelan Boat coating

phill99

JohnShroeder wrote: »

Guess how much I like Coelan Boat coating

Guess how long you have been working for the company?

sue.b_2

I clean my deck with a pressure washer. I used to use Aldi's decking cleaner but the pressure washer is much better, quicker and no rinsing.
In previous years I have used Wickes' decking seal (at least I think that is what it is called) and have had no problems. The uprights, handrails and balustrading have not been done for years but water still runs off or forms blobs so it lasts a long time. I redo the flat part of the deck most years but did not do it last year. It still looks good, but, given the dry weather we have had I cleaned it last week and will be recoating again tomorrow. I prefer the natural look so do not use coloured coatings, they seem to be the ones people have problems with.

Burlistic

We have just completed our decking and feel a bit ripped off. We bought the b&q decking stain and it basically looks just the same as the b&q timbercare stain, but nearly 4x the cost (and some different colours).

If I was to do the job again, I would use the much cheaper fence stain. Also recommend using a sprayer to apply. I used my cheap weed sprayed from Wilkinsons. Just to sure to rinse it through after.

Happy decking