Thread: Merbau deck finish

I've used products like Intergrain Reviva with great success on both new decks unsealed for over 6 mths or to prepare an older deck for another coat or two.

Scrub on with a stiff brush and leave for 20 mins or so. Hose off. Try not to get any on surrounding walls as you could get some spot marks remaining on paint work - or ensure you hose it off there as well

And I always use Feast Watson Traditional Oil - 2 coats applied according to instructions wiping excess off with old towels. Do not walk on it for a few days if possible or put a few towels down to walk on if needed.

Jane

I was told to leave Merbau out in the weather for a couple of months before using for outdoor furniture n to allow the tannin to "wash"/bleed out.
On other advice, I used a stiff broom to wash the timber with a product called "wash-a-way" (or even Nappy San) to remove the rest of the tannins then pressure rinsed.
Timber looked pale but came up beautiful when finished with Organoil.

I did one which had to have been exposed for 6 months.

Belt sanded then pressure washed. Deck reviver then 2 coats of oil.


I now get the deck completely oiled(all sides) before i start to lay it. usually the client wants to do it themself to save money. Never had a problem if its done before i lay it.

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Thanks for the replies. I'll let you know how I go.