burn1
5th June 2012, 10:52 PM
Hi, I'm sure this advise has been sort many times before. I live in Sydney and have an uncovered 70sq deck in Blackbutt. 5yrs ago when new I covered in 3 coats of Sikkens Cetol HLS after leaving new wood for 3mths then rough sanding. Didn't last that well so I thought stupidly I could leave deck and let go grey, being hardwood would last 20yrs. I'm wiser now. A bit. I've just spent a week belt sanding back to bare with 40 grade. Replaced a few rottting bits but now ready to cover. Guy in shop says Sikkens was the way to go, but some friends say oil because its not going to crack and chip etc like a stain. I'm now confused. As you can probably tell, maintenance is not my forte. I'm not after a master piece. I deck is for bbq's and drinking and eating food on. Just want longevity without being a slave to it. Any advise from experienced people would be much appreciated