Deck oil grey ironbark

**andrew7** · 12th March 2009, 10:01 AM

Hi there!

Just finishing up our deck at the moment (few bits to go though) and thought i'd put some research into oils.
I've spent a few hours going through the forums but i'm still unclear as what to use.

I was pretty much sold on spa n deck untill I realised that they all have tints (no clear) and we want to preserve the natural coulour as much as possible.

I'm not sure if i like the sound of sikkens sitting on top and the finish it gives also.

Any advice on a quality easy to use deck oil for our grey ironback deck would be greatly appreciated. We have spent a lot of our hard earned $$ on this deck and want to get it right the first time

Here are some pics also

**orraloon** · 12th March 2009, 02:05 PM

Hi Andrew,
Welcome to the site. Very nice looking deck by the way.
As you have noticed the deck oils have pigment. I have used Wattyl deck oil for the last 5 years and it does darken the timber a bit but not a lot. I got a 10ltr tin and am still using it.
I have heard that Wattyl may not be around soon but have not looked for any more yet.
I would still go for oil rather than poly or varnish as oil is so easy to reapply at a later date.
Regards
John

**andrew7** · 13th March 2009, 04:00 PM

Great thanks for that, oil does seem the go. We will get some samples and see what brand looks best on the wood : )
Nearly finished the deck, i'll put up some more pics before and after oiling.

**Tung tied** · 13th March 2009, 04:06 PM

Hi Andrew7,

You could also use Cabot's aqua deck. I've used that on my front merbau fence. It's supposed to last longer than traditional oil (allegedly, time will tell).

Cheers

Bryan

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