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Using Seasonite on your new wood is the best option for maintaining the longevity of the wood. After 6-12 months of weathering with Seasonite your deck will be ready to finish in any way you choose. Seasonite is incredibly easy to use. Simply apply it in a single generous coat using a brush, roller or garden sprayer.
What is the best way to treat new decking?
Brand new decking needs to left alone to weather naturally so that all the pre-treatment has eroded, ready to be oiled. We recommend you wait around six months for it to be fully eroded. Once you’ve waited for the coating to erode, treat your new decking as normal with oil or stain.
When should I oil my new deck?
For best results we recommend you oil your timber deck every six to 12 months. This will ensure longevity and keep your deck looking great. If you’ve just had your new timber deck installed it may be tempting to oil it straight away to give it that glistening shine, but you may need to let it weather beforehand.
How do you treat a new wood deck?
Clean the deck with Clean & Brite, rinse well well and let it dry for a minimum of five days. Once dry, apply two coats of Internal Wood Stabilizer (IWS). IWS is a clear, watery solution that can be applied to newer wood and is a non toxic, permanent waterproofer.
How long should you wait to treat a new deck?
DO wait 30 days before sealing a new deck. But preservatives in the wood often require about 30 days’ dwell time before the deck can soak up the sealant. After a 30-day period, pour some water on your deck. If it beads up, the wood is still too wet to seal, but if the water is absorbed, it’s ready to seal.
Should I oil my deck?
Within the deck building industry, it is usually recommended that decks need to be oiled once every 6-12 months. If you can see the water absorbing into the timber, this is a pretty strong indicator that your deck needs to be oiled. If the water beads up and stays on the surface, your decking oil is doing its job.
Should I use a brush or roller to stain my deck?
You should use a roller brush or sprayer to apply a steady coat of quality stain, such as Olympic Elite stains or Olympic MAXIMUM stains. PRO TIP: Back brushing your stain will help the stain soak into your deck boards, allowing better, long-lasting results.
Is one coat of decking oil enough?
Make life easy with a good decking oil Just clean the surface thoroughly using a good quality decking cleaner, which will get rid of the dirt, then re-oil it. 2-3 coats should do the trick.
Can you oil a new deck?
If you have had a new deck installed around your home, it may be tempting to oil the deck straight away to remove the dullness and bring it to a glistening shine. Before you get started on oiling your new deck, however, check with your timber supplier as some timbers need to weather 4 to 6 weeks prior to coating.
Do you need to sand a new deck before oiling?
Sanding & oiling your deck is necessary to prolong the life of your deck. In order to remove damaged and splintered wood from your existing deck, it is necessary to sand the deck before applying any oils or stains. Once your deck has been properly sanded, cleaned, and dried, it is prepared for its oil application.
Should I seal my deck?
You should reapply wood sealer at least every three years. In many cases, you need to seal a wood deck once a year. The more foot traffic and sun exposure your deck gets, the more often you need to apply deck sealant.
Should I seal the bottom of my deck?
While the boards of your deck are not being pelted with rain on the underside, they can constantly get wet and absorb moisture that can cause great damage over time. It’s therefore good to stain and protect your deck from all sides, although it’s not a requisite.
How do you seal a brand new deck?
Applying Deck Sealer to a Wood Deck Step 1: Check the forecast. Step 2: Clear the deck. Step 3: Sand (if needed) Step 4: Remove debris. Step 5: Stir sealer. Step 6: Apply sealer. Step 7: Repeat & fine tune. Step 8: Let it dry.
Should you sand a new deck before staining?
Sanding is more for the feel of the deck than to prepare it to accept a new stain. But sanding definitely won’t hurt anything. Ideally, applying a light wood stripper and then pressure washing in a board by board manner is highly recommended to clean the surface and open up the wood grain for staining.
Do you seal a deck after staining?
Most of the time, stains also contain a protective sealant. It’s a good idea, though, to re-seal your deck (or check that it needs to be re-sealed) once a year. Water-based stains can adhere to water or oil-based coatings already present on the wooden surface.
How many coats of oil should I put on my deck?
With decking oil, two coats are usually sufficient, but a third coat can be applied for longer-lasting protection. It can take up to seven days after application for a decking oil to be fully cured, but the deck will be functionally dry well before this.
