O/T better than Google, treating new decking

[Simon]

Hi, I have just had some decking put down which has the basic treatment, do I stain it or use deck oil? I have looked all over the net but cant seem to get the same answer. Thanks

[Bernster]

Hardwood or softwood ? If hardwood here is something from Owatrol called Seasonite for 1st year deck protection. Not cheap but good stuff.

Here it is http://www.silvatimber.co.uk/wood-care/ ... onite.html

[portchesterblue]

depends what look you are going for. I just did mine with oil and protection as i wanted a natural finish.

[paint it blue]

Do not use stain-unless you want to redo it every two years

[Simon]

Want to colour it, looked about and this seems best stuff.http://www.ronseal.co.uk/products/perfe ... king-stain

Do not use stain-unless you want to redo it every two years

[andybart]

Take it to McDonalds......I know not much of a treat but you have to start somewhere.

[RubiconCSL]

You could always take it to the Zoo afterwards.

Take it to McDonalds......I know not much of a treat but you have to start somewhere.