Decking Stain in The AnswerBank: Home & Garden
I have a softwood decking patio, approx 40 sq metres, and as it was constructed about twelve months ago, I think now's the time to treat it with a decking stain.
I need advice please; any recommendations regarding what product to use, Cuprinol, Ronseal or any other make? Also, what's the best way to apply it, brush, spray or paint pad?
As I've never had decking in the garden before, I really would appreciate advice, especially from someone with practical knowledge of the job.
22:18 Tue 10th Apr 2012
We use Ronseal and brush it on - tried that fancy pad thing but it was crap. It's my OH that usually does it and he treats it every year - Golden Cedar I think is the colour we have. 22:21 Tue 10th Apr 2012
If you don't want to do it every year the decking oils are better and look more natural 09:00 Wed 11th Apr 2012
as above ^^^ 09:05 Wed 11th Apr 2012
I've just done mine with Ronseal Perfect Finish with the pad applicator, but I wouldn't bother with it again. I've no problem with the stain, that looks good and seems to be doing what it says on the tin, but the pad was next to useless. I use Ronseal products on quite a few things indoor and outdoor and would recommend them but just brush it on, it's easier despite what they say. 09:09 Wed 11th Apr 2012
Thank you annie0000, rowanwitch, RATTER15 and rattyratgirl for your advice.
Any more comments would be welcome. 11:38 Wed 11th Apr 2012
WoodFinishesDire
Decking oils are better, they penetrate into the wood and help prevent cracking and splitting. Many decking stains put a film on the surface of the wood like a varnish, these can be problematic if they start to peel, flake or crack - The only way to resolve this is to strip off the old stain with a stripper or sander and start again. 14:32 Mon 18th Jun 2012
Can Ronseal decking stain be removed? I have used the above on my decking it was soposed to be a deep mahogony colour but to me it looks more of an orange colour. Does any one know if this stuff can be removed, and how I can remove it....
20:39 Fri 13th Mar 20095 answers, last by tomitma 22:00 Wed 18th Mar 2009
removing garden stain from decking as i dont have a pressure washer how do i remove garden stain from decking as its started peeling,is ther a chemical i can buy?? which takes the stain out,i know it wont get the soaked in stain out...
21:55 Sun 24th May 2009
Cleaning Decking and Pergola I need to stain my pergola which has decking and fencing around. Lichen has grown on it during the wet winter and the fact it is under two large trees. I have tried scrubbing with a weak bleach...
11:09 Tue 22nd May 20126 answers, last by carolegif 09:37 Wed 23rd May 2012
Decking Oil on Patio Hi. I recently oiled my Decking, but the wind caught the tray I was using and spilled all over my Patio. What is the best way to remove it? NOTE: It is a coloured OIL.... not water based deck Stain.
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Decking Stain in The AnswerBank: Home & Garden
I have a softwood decking patio, approx 40 sq metres, and as it was constructed about twelve months ago, I think now's the time to treat it with a decking stain.
I need advice please; any recommendations regarding what product to use, Cuprinol, Ronseal or any other make? Also, what's the best way to apply it, brush, spray or paint pad?
As I've never had decking in the garden before, I really would appreciate advice, especially from someone with practical knowledge of the job.
22:18 Tue 10th Apr 2012
We use Ronseal and brush it on - tried that fancy pad thing but it was crap. It's my OH that usually does it and he treats it every year - Golden Cedar I think is the colour we have. 22:21 Tue 10th Apr 2012
If you don't want to do it every year the decking oils are better and look more natural 09:00 Wed 11th Apr 2012
as above ^^^ 09:05 Wed 11th Apr 2012
I've just done mine with Ronseal Perfect Finish with the pad applicator, but I wouldn't bother with it again. I've no problem with the stain, that looks good and seems to be doing what it says on the tin, but the pad was next to useless. I use Ronseal products on quite a few things indoor and outdoor and would recommend them but just brush it on, it's easier despite what they say. 09:09 Wed 11th Apr 2012
Thank you annie0000, rowanwitch, RATTER15 and rattyratgirl for your advice.
Any more comments would be welcome. 11:38 Wed 11th Apr 2012
WoodFinishesDire
Decking oils are better, they penetrate into the wood and help prevent cracking and splitting. Many decking stains put a film on the surface of th
e wood like a varnish, these can be problematic if they start to peel, flake or crack - The only way to resolve this is to strip off the old stain with a stripper or sander and start again. 14:32 Mon 18th Jun 2012
Can Ronseal decking stain be removed? I have used the above on my decking it was soposed to be a deep mahogony colour but to me it looks more of an orange colour. Does any one know if this stuff can be removed, and how I can remove it....
20:39 Fri 13th Mar 20095 answers, last by tomitma 22:00 Wed 18th Mar 2009
removing garden stain from decking as i dont have a pressure washer how do i remove garden stain from decking as its started peeling,is ther a chemical i can buy?? which takes the stain out,i know it wont get the soaked in stain out...
21:55 Sun 24th May 2009
Cleaning Decking and Pergola I need to stain my pergola which has decking and fencing around. Lichen has grown on it during the wet winter and the fact it is under two large trees. I have tried scrubbing with a weak bleach...
11:09 Tue 22nd May 20126 answers, last by carolegif 09:37 Wed 23rd May 2012
Decking Oil on Patio Hi. I recently oiled my Decking, but the wind caught the tray I was using and spilled all over my Patio. What is the best way to remove it? NOTE: It is a coloured OIL.... not water based deck Stain.
All To Do With Hair/hairdressing0 min agoquinie Quizzes & PuzzlesDr Sat0 min agomygirl CrosswordsUpdate For Sqad.0 min agoTraci66 Body & SoulHow Well Do You Know Kendal Quiz2 mins agolindyloo67 Quizzes & PuzzlesI 7092 mins agohope3fully CrosswordsSee How Far This Goes....again!2 mins agocupid04 ChatterBank