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another decking question

fellakel
fellakel Posts: 54 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
my decking needs a good old scrub and stain. The last time i did this, i used proper decking stain at a cost of £25 per tin!

Can normal fence paint be used as a cheaper alternative??

thanks in advance

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  • JennyW_2
    JennyW_2 Posts: 1,888 Forumite
    fellakel wrote: »
    my decking needs a good old scrub and stain. The last time i did this, i used proper decking stain at a cost of £25 per tin!

    Can normal fence paint be used as a cheaper alternative??

    thanks in advance

    Yes you can use regular wood treatment stain
  • ukwoody
    ukwoody Posts: 531 Forumite
    Wilkinsons were doing some on a very good offer the other week. might be worth a look.

    woody
    City & Guilds qualified Wood Butcher:D
  • worto03
    worto03 Posts: 461 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    The problem with using normal fence protection is that when it rains your decking becomes as slippery as hell. (well if hell was an ice skating ring anyway)

    Proper decking protection copntains absorbent treatment to stop this happening.
  • somewhereweknow
    somewhereweknow Posts: 74 Forumite
    What is the best type of preservative to put on newly laid decking?
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