What oil to use on a wooden deck for annual service?

[RC]

The deck I built last summer is getting close to it's first annual oiling and since Festool came out with the Surfix system last year and the Outdoor Oil in it I'm wondering would this be the right stuff to wipe on the deck boards?

Do you reckon the Surfix Outdoor Oil is really meant for this kind of application or more for outdoor furniture treatment?

Would one need to sand or buff the deck during oiling or is that meant only for the inside oil finishing? Wouldn't buffing just make it slippery?

The Surfix applicator seems a bit small to cover 380 sq.ft. of deck (42m2) - any suggestions on a better application method for this target?

 

[Kev]

I think it'd be a very expensive exercise To use the SURFIX oils for decking - I'd be using specific decking old product from Wattyl, Cabot's or Feast Watson here in Oz. the stuff is typically formulated for the local weather extremes.

A lot of decking oils contain stuff for UV protection and additional water resistance - not found in the more pure timber finishes.

Also, decking oils tend to be simply applied, with no further effort (other than letting it dry).

Do the decking boards need sanding?

 

[RC]

Do the decking boards need sanding?

Not to my knowledge - it's mostly melted from under the snow and winter damage is minimal. The main reason for looking into treating the deck with something is to inhibit splintering and UV effects on the brown decking.

 

[Davej]

Raw Linseed oil if you can get is an age old treatment for timber and brings out the grain !

 

[Stone Message]

The only problem with raw linseed oil is that it dries 'soft' and slightly 'rubbery'. Boiled linseed oil is a little better but still not brilliant. Products, like Danish oil, include some thinners and varnish and penetrate the wood a little better. Outdoor wood applications benefit from UV protection and anti fungal additives. Check out the products in your area - here in Europe Sadolin is a very popular brand for outdoor protection. Also Osmo oil is catching on but a bit expensive.

Peter

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I use Messmer's.

 

[builderbob]

I can't speak for products outside of the US but Messmers is very commonly used in exterior applications in the states.

Bob

 

[ericbuggeln]

I use Sikkens products and they have an excellent deck finish. They also have a big International presence, Eric

 

[jmarkflesher]

I second Sikkens. I wish I knew how to post a picture and I would show you the CEILING of my own porch. I was pleased. Anything with plant matter in it will turn black over time.      MARK

 

[jacko9]

I use Sikkens and for hardwood decking I use Sun Frog .  If it's hardwood like Ipe or such then a mild power wash might be useful between coatings.

Jack

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Garapa with Messmer's:

 

[vwdave]

Darcy

Killer deck, real wood is awesome!!!

Dave

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Darcy

Killer deck, real wood is awesome!!!

Dave

Thanks

I am a fan of the real thing too, love the look of these SA Hardwoods.

I still have a few things left to do, trim, touch up paint and finish the custom Ipe gate and fence section.

 

[lambeater]

Not sure what you deck is made of, but once a year before summer I wash my cumaru deck (very similar to Ipe) them oil it with Penofin rosewood oil, brings all the color back and slows the aging process.
thx
Lambeater.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Not sure what you deck is made of, but once a year before summer I wash my cumaru deck (very similar to Ipe) them oil it with Penofin rosewood oil, brings all the color back and slows the aging process.
thx
Lambeater.

Ipe with Messmer's

 

[RC]

Looking at the lovely colours of those terraces makes me drool...  [drooling] I wish we could afford to build anything that much material consuming here up north out of hardwood [blink]

Ah, well - stuck with pressure treated pine since it's about 10x cheaper per metre [crying]

I eventually located a local water thinned deck oil make Tikkurila Valtti Puuöljy Akva that seems to work well when painted with a 120mm brush. One coat done, waiting for the next two consecutive dry days to apply a second coat.