Darker tinted coatings last longer but can be more challenging to get an even finish.
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.
You can even choose mild colours to accentuate the colour in timber species such as merbau and jarrah.
I prefer the natural finish but will i be risking the stability of the timber.
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.
Oil based are easier to apply in warmer to hot temps.
Decking oil is naturally pigmented so it will enhance the colour of timber slightly.
Cutek and sikkens dry slower normally re coat after 24 48 hours.
If used as decking spotted gum may be best treated with a 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.
We ve gone with spotted gum decking boards and we love the look of them so we want to use something that won t change the colour of the boards.
Our new deck is almost complete but before i can wheel out the barbie i have to oil it.
The best decking oil will nourish and protect your deck from weather extremes while showing off the natural beauty of the wood.
Intergrain natural stain has been advised over intergrain natural decking oil.
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.
A decking oil is designed to protect timber without dramatically changing look of timber.
If your deck is fully exposed to the weather it will be subject to wetting and drying cycles as the weather changes.