Thread: Timber Deck Finishing

Hi Glen,
It is generally good advice.
Some people prefer to wash the deck with something like napisan (or you can buy specialist products for more $$$).
If the deck gets a really good washing (with rain) you can actually see the tannins wash out. (Note they will stain concrete, etc underneath).
6 months is probably longer than necessary, but I would just give it a good scrub with napisan and oil it straight away (after its dry).
TM

I'd wait. I've had trouble with mould appearing under the oil because I didn't dry it sufficiently.

There is heaps and heaps of info on this on the sister site to these forums. Check out www.renovateforum.com

Trav

I would (did) let it weather until the timber stops leaching the tannins, it was a while ago now but I don't think it took 6 months, a good three at least.

It's probably not super critical to wait as you will need to oil the deck every 6 months anyway so if you find it looks a bit funny from mould or discolouration just let it weather longer before putting your second coat on.

Ben

Thanks for the information, this confirms what I was told, I'm going to give the napisan a go, let it really dry then give it a good oil, thanks again