Is there a clear decking oil?
AUSSIE CLEAR is an exterior decking oil and timber finish that protects the hardwoods from the weather. It is the best oil based finish to highlight the natural grain and beauty. This results in a completely natural oiled look. AUSSIE CLEAR stabilises timber as it repels moisture, reducing checking or splitting.
What is the difference between decking oil and decking protector?
Decking protector absorbs into the water, creating a translucent, water-proof layer. Decking stain, on the other hand, comes in a variety of colours, as well as weather-proofing the wood. Decking oils replaces the woods natural oils, while leaving a subtle colour.
What is clear decking oil?
Barrettine Nourish and Protect Clear Decking Oil: An advanced-formulation solvent-based oil that nourishes and protects decking and other garden wood. Contains a biocide preserver to protect against mould and added UV fade resistant pigments to protect decking from the sun’s damaging UV rays.
Is water based decking oil good?
According to their marketing, new water based decking oils are just as durable as oil finishes and have the extra advantage of being fungus and mould resistant. The major advantages of water based clear finishes for the do-it-yourselfer are their lack of odour, quicker drying time and easy water clean-up.
Is it better to stain or oil decking?
Whether you should oil or stain will come down to what you want from your deck. A stain will improve the appearance of the deck, but oil will better help preserve its condition.
How often should you oil your decking?
once every 6-12 months
Within the deck building industry, it is usually recommended that decks need to be oiled once every 6-12 months.
What is the difference between clear and natural decking oil?
Although both decking stains and oils come in a wide range of natural wood tones and colours, only decking oils offer ‘clear’ or ‘natural’ versions. Clear decking oil products do however tend to enhance the natural colour and character of decking boards meaning that some colour change is still likely.
What colour is clear decking oil?
Specifications
| Application method | Brush |
|---|---|
| Colour | Clear |
| Coverage | 9m² |
| Drying time | 8 h |
| Location | Exterior |
Which is better for deck oil or water based?
Water-based stains require a little more time and effort than oils, but it pays off with significantly greater durability. Oil based stains are easy to apply and take less effort, but they will not last nearly as long as a water based stain.
How long does water based decking oil last?
Ideally need re-coating every 12 months.
How often should you oil decking?
What if it rains after oiling deck?
Stains and oils penetrate wood best when it’s cool and dry. If it rains within 48 hours of applying a treatment, the water will soak into the wood, and try and displace the stain. This can cause a blotchy, flaky look, rather than a smooth, even, coat.