Question

My decking has been down for about 12 years, today I jet washed it and it's come up better than I expected. My question is do I oil it in a clear colour or stain it with an oak / pine colour ? I don't know what would be the better option.  

Answer 1

I do believe an oil stain will last longer then a paint stain

Answer 2

Harvest gold

Answer 3

Yeah deffo oil. Cuprinol Natural Oak I think its called is what we have recently done our deck in. Apply with a brush for better coverage and to make it go further as it's pricey .  

Answer 4

Brilliant stuff. Not to expensive and a lovely colour.  

Answer 5

This is the colour. The decking has been done a year and the log store about six months. One coat on tantalised timber.  

Answer 6

Mine has been down for 20 years, definitely oil it. If you paint or stain it it will come off in patches when you next jet wash it, I made that mistake and spent hours sanding each piece.  

Answer 7

This colour would look great! But it’s up to you.  

Answer 8

Oil every time, screwfix does the cheapest decking oil, £30 a gallon. B&Q £52 a gallon