How To Achieve a Weathered Grey Look for Your Deck
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Investing time in maintaining your outdoor living space is a great way to get more use of your home overall — not to mention an easy way to increase the value of your property. If you love the coastal vibe for your outdoor area, our Weathered Grey Traditional Timber Oil is a great option to achieve that look while protecting your deck from the elements.
What you'll need
Feast Watson Water Repellent Timber & Deck Oil
Woodclean Exterior Timber Cleaner
Hose
Stiff bristle brush
Squeegee
Bucket
Applicator brush or pad
Clean rags
Stirrer
Pressure washer
Step One: Sweep down the deck
Clear everything off your deck and give it a good sweep. You will need to remove all dust, dirt and leaves for best results.
Step Two: Hose down your timber
Ensure all timber is thoroughly wet before adding cleaning products. You can use your garden hose or a high-pressure hose.
Step Three: Dilute Feast Watson Woodclean
Dilute 1 part Feast Watson Woodclean into 4 parts water in a large bucket. Make sure everything is mixed in well.
Step Four: Scrub the solution into the timber
Using a stiff bristled scrubbing broom, scrub the timber vigorously to remove dirt and contaminants from your deck. Leave the solution to soak for 20 minutes.
It is important to keep the surface damp so that the Woodclean product doesn’t dry on the timber. Protect nearby plants, paint and other surfaces with plastic sheeting as Woodclean may cause erosion.
Step Five: Wash off
Using a high-pressure hose or pressure washer, wash off the Woodclean solution. Allow the timber to dry completely before moving on to oiling.
Step Six: Apply oil
Stir your Traditional Timber Oil in Weathered Grey by stirring well, then pour into a bucket for easier application. Be careful to avoid introducing bubbles.
Apply Traditional Timber Oil in the direction of the grain, 3-4 planks at a time. If using a roller or spray, back brush the coating to ensure even coating.
Make sure the end grain and edges are fully coated.
Step Seven: Allow time to dry
Allow the oil to soak in for 30-60 minutes, then wipe off excess product with a dry applicator or clean cloth before the surface becomes tacky. Allow to dry for another 60 minutes.
Step Eight: Second coat
If you apply to bare timber you will need to apply a second coat, allowing the product to soak in once more for 30-60 minutes. Wipe off the excess. Allow to dry for 18 hours before light foot traffic.
Step Nine: Styling and maintenance
Once your deck is fully dry, you can reintroduce your deck furniture, pot plants and style pieces.
To maintain your refreshed deck, recoat when you begin to notice signs of colour loss, dryness or weathering. Recoating outdoor timber surfaces regularly will help maintain their natural beauty and protection. As a guide, most decks will need to be recoated once every 12-18 months, however with a top-quality oil base like this, the process of recoating the deck is usually quicker than initial application.
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