Decking now cleaned - what to treat it with?

[danyeates]

Hi,

I've just had my decking cleaned, bare wood now. So, should I treat it with something? Oil or a stain? What's best? Or should I leave it as it is?

Thanks,

Dan

[Tim Netherton]

I've had my decking down for about 7 years now, always been happy with using decking oil.

It's easy to apply, I use a brush but have tried a paint pad and decking sprayer ( which I found crap) in the past.

I've used Ronseal decking oil for the
past 2 years and it's worked well.

[L22KMD]

Liberon decking oil from toolstation.

[danyeates]

L22KMD said:

Liberon decking oil from toolstation.

I did this. Used the clear oil and I'm really pleased with it. It's been on for 24 hours now and it's still a little bit sticky! It does say it takes 24-48 hours to dry though. Looks great and gives a really nice colour. The oil looks like it should last a long time.

[98elise]

Does oil actualy soak in or does it sit on top like a paint. I want to treat my deck, but not with something that flakes or peels with wear.

[danyeates]

98elise said:

Does oil actualy soak in or does it sit on top like a paint. I want to treat my deck, but not with something that flakes or peels with wear.

It is literally like an engine oil! It soaks into the wood, gives it a slightly darker colour and preserves it. Doesn't actually paint it, like stain.

I think you have to make sure you don't put on too much oil, as it will only soak in so much.