{"id":614,"date":"2017-03-16T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2017-03-16T09:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=614"},"modified":"2023-03-28T15:26:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T14:26:57","slug":"how-to-oil-your-decking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/how-to-oil-your-decking\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Oil Your Decking"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second in our series of blogs about how to keep your decking area in tip-top shape, this week we\u2019re talking about oiling your decking \u2013 just one of a couple of ways you can seal your deck against water and moisture. So, without further ado, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n

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Good Reasons To Start Oiling Your Decking<\/h2>\n

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The first one is: to keep it looking great! Decking oil is a sealing agent, which essentially means that it stops water from penetrating the wooden material of your decking boards. There are lots of benefits to waterproofing your boards like this \u2013 one of which includes making them resistant to mould and fungus. This is a great bonus if you\u2019ve just spent a little while clearing your decking boards<\/a> of exactly that. This preserves the natural look and colour of your softwood decking, and extends the time it takes before it starts to fade again. Some decking oils on the market also come with UV protection to help guard against the bleaching effect of sunlight too, so it\u2019s always worth having a bit of a shop around before buying one.<\/p>\n

The Easiest, Most Effective Way To Get The Job Done<\/h3>\n

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There are lots of ways to do it, but we think using a roller is the most efficient way to get the job done \u2013 and you don\u2019t sacrifice anything in the quality of the finish, either. The first thing to do is get the surrounding area sorted. If you\u2019re doing this immediately after having washed and cleaned your deck, most things will be clear of the area anyway, but if not just take a second to remove any patio furniture, plant pots and anything else which might get in the way. Then lay some dust sheets down, taking extra care to cover anything you definitely don\u2019t want decking oil on \u2013 rollers can be more prone to splashing than brushes. When you\u2019ve got your area prepared, give your decking oil a quick stir before you start.<\/p>\n

At Savoy Timber, we\u2019d recommend finding a hidden or less visible area of your garden decking<\/a> that you can test the colour on to make sure that you\u2019re definitely happy with it. The trick here is to dip the roller in the tray or bucket and twist it before taking it out \u2013 this will reduce the amount of excess dripping you have to deal with. Once you\u2019re happy with those first results, use the roller to paint three or four decking boards at a time, from one end all the way down to the other. If you can, keep the edges of the roller in line with the narrow gaps in the boards \u2013 this will avoid any overlap marks. Instead of a roller, you might want to consider using a paintbrush for any particularly tricky corners. With your wooden decking railings, in fact, you\u2019ll probably need the paintbrush anyway, as it would take quite a sleight of hand to do them with the roller.<\/p>\n

Applying The Finishing Touches To Your Decking<\/h3>\n

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Once you\u2019ve done the first coat, go over it again to stop the paint pooling or puddling. Two thin coats is always better than one thick one, and the sad fact is it might be all too obvious where the paint has pooled once it\u2019s all dry. Once it\u2019s all done, take a step back to admire your handiwork. It\u2019s possible it might still need one or two further coats, so use your judgement on that one. Only remove the dust sheets once you\u2019re absolutely sure you\u2019re happy.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s all there is to it! When it comes right down to it, it\u2019s actually not a complicated process \u2013 it just needs a careful eye and a steady hand. As we\u2019ve mentioned above, oiling your decking boards is just one option you have when it comes to treating them. We\u2019ll be going on to talk about some of the others in next week\u2019s article, so stay tuned.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, feel free to pop into one of our showrooms in Preston, Blackpool or Wigan<\/u><\/a>, where we\u2019ve got products to cater to your every decking need. Our staff are always about to lend a friendly helping hand, too, so don\u2019t hesitate to ask!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to follow us on Twitter: @SavoyTimber\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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