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Timber Decking... Varnish-stain-preserve ???

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Can any of you good people help me ?
we have had some decking put down as a patio area and want it painted or whatever you do with it and are looking for reccomendations as to which stuff to use. :confused:
we want the finish to be of a medium brown maybe teak colour. Is it best to be water proof ? and we want something that will NOT peel off after the winter.
which brand is the best and whats the best way of applying it.
Any help gratefully received.

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  • Hi, you can stain it any colour you like as long as you use the correct type of stain for decking, see here-
    http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=53372&ts=43567

    Decking is normally green but with enough coats should go virtually any colour!

    You can then seal it with decking seal to preserve it even more.

    Good luck
  • sarah1 wrote:
    Can any of you good people help me ?
    we have had some decking put down as a patio area and want it painted or whatever you do with it and are looking for reccomendations as to which stuff to use. :confused:
    we want the finish to be of a medium brown maybe teak colour. Is it best to be water proof ? and we want something that will NOT peel off after the winter.
    which brand is the best and whats the best way of applying it.
    Any help gratefully received.

    Have a look in B&Q we used Ronseal, not cheap but looks good.

    Who knows may even be reduced, usually is after we buy some !!! :rotfl:

    Good look & you only get what you pay for :beer:
    ;)!!!!!!There are More Questions Than Answers!!!!!!:eek:
    :search: But I Just Don't Have Any Answers :idea:
  • And if you want to make a REALLY good job....use what they put on 'Boat Decks'.

    Not cheap method but using 'Sickens' stain will last years.

    Costs about £20.00 a small tin though.

    You can only get it from 'trade paint shops' like a 'dulux decorator centre' but i have seen it in 'Jewson'.

    Make sure you get the right one...you need the 'base coat'.
  • withabix
    withabix Posts: 9,508 Forumite
    I used Ronseal Ultra Tough Decking Stain

    http://www.ronseal.com/prodshow.asp?sec=group&prodID=70&gID=17

    Comes with a long-handled applicator which works really well.

    Quite expensive at £25, but very quick and seems to be hard wearing.

    I guess it "Does what it says on the tin!"
    British Ex-pat in British Columbia!
  • iainkirk wrote:
    I used Ronseal Ultra Tough Decking Stain

    http://www.ronseal.com/prodshow.asp?sec=group&prodID=70&gID=17

    Comes with a long-handled applicator which works really well.

    Quite expensive at £25, but very quick and seems to be hard wearing.

    I guess it "Does what it says on the tin!"

    That's exactly what we had, but the applicator fell apart :mad:

    Same product but with out the long handled brush £5 cheaper. ;)

    IT DID DO WHAT IT SAID ON THE TIN !!! :T
    ;)!!!!!!There are More Questions Than Answers!!!!!!:eek:
    :search: But I Just Don't Have Any Answers :idea:
  • withabix
    withabix Posts: 9,508 Forumite
    That's exactly what we had, but the applicator fell apart :mad:


    User Error! :T
    British Ex-pat in British Columbia!
  • Decking oil with a stain is what we use. I try and do it every year when the deck is really really dry. I think if exposed to the elements it does help to maintain it. Ours is facing due south so does get a real roasting.
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