Decking Oil

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Description

Nourish and protect your decking while leaving a lightly tinted finish. Rainproof in only two hours and ready for a second coat in only six hours. Our Nourishing Decking Oil stops water from seeping in and damaging your deck. It also protects against the sun and stops it from turning grey.

Product features

Keeps the natural look and feel of the deck
Nourishes the wood while protecting against water, mould, mildew and fungal growth
Stops decking from fading and greying
Leaves a subtle natural finish

Technical specification

Usage	Softwood and hardwood exterior decking
Coverage	Up to 10m² per litre
Dry time	24 hours
Coat time	6 hours
Number of coats	2
Colours	Natural, Natural Cedar, Natural Oak, Natural Pine
Finish	Matt
Durability	Protects decking from rain and sunshine
Application	Brush or Decking Pad
Base	Solvent
Sizes	2.5L, 5L
VOC	High

Decking Oil

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How do the colours look?

Natural Cedar

Natural Oak

Natural

Natural Pine

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Number of coats

2 coats

Coverage

Up to 10m2 per litre

Application

Brush or decking pad

Use on...

Softwood decking

Hardwood decking

Before you start

Before you can apply the Decking Oil, you need to ensure your decking is clean. Remove all furniture and use a pressure washer or specialist decking cleaner to get rid of dirt, oil, mould, leaves and any other detritus.

How to prepare new decking for oiling

Most new decks come with a bit of waterproofing protection. This could stop the oil from sticking. To avoid this, give your new deck a good scrub with our Decking Cleaner & Reviver. Alternatively, leave it to weather for six months.
Rinse thoroughly with water, ideally with a pressure washer.
To check if any pre-treatment is remaining, sprinkle some water on the deck and see if it beads.
If it doesn't bead, you'll be ready to put on the oil. If it does then you'll have to clean it again until the water stops beading.
Allow the wood to dry thoroughly before applying the oil.

How to prepare untreated, grey and weathered decks for oiling

For old decking, you need to remove previous finishes like paint and varnish. You need to strip the deck back to its bare wood before oiling.

Use our Decking Restorer to take the deck back to its natural colour. This also helps the oil to soak in, so your deck will look great for longer.

How to prepare previously treated decks for oiling

If your deck has been painted, use our Decking Stripper to get it back to bare wood. It's not as hard as you think and it's definitely worth it.
If your deck has been previously oiled, don't try to cover a dark oil with a lighter colour. You'll need to strip it first using our Decking Stripper.

Application

Decking Oil needs to be applied in dry conditions when the forecast is clear of rain and frost.

Thoroughly shake the tin to ensure the contents is mixed together.
Pour the whole tin into a tray. If you need to use more than one tin, mix them together.
Apply the oil on a small hidden patch of decking to make sure you’re happy with the colour. The colour can be influenced by the texture, grain, type of wood and any other previous treatments so always be sure to test it first.
Apply a first coat to your deck using a good quality brush, roller or decking pad.
Start in the furthest corner, brushing along the length of the boards. Work on 3-4 boards at a time so you don’t get any overlap marks.
Wipe away excess oil with a lint-free cloth.
The first coat will be rainproof in two hours and after six hours, it will be ready for a second coat.
Apply a second coat after six hours.

Wait 24 hours before moving furniture back onto your deck.

Aftercare

Cleaning

Your brushes can easily be cleaned with white spirit or a brush cleaner.

Don’t empty any left over oil into drains or watercourses. Your local authority may have special ways to get rid of unused oils.

Maintenance

To keep your finish looking its best for longer, regularly clean your deck and remove leaves, mould, mildew, algae and any other dirt. Mould and algae should be removed with decking cleaner, general dust and dirt can be tackled with a stiff wire broom.

Inspect your coating every six months to look out for any chips or patches. Re-coat the patch when necessary.

Why do I need to protect my deck?

Decking is expensive so you'll need to protect it to stop the sun turning it grey or the rain damaging it. You can use a decking stain or an oil, both will protect it and keep it looking great.

What's the difference between a stain and an oil?

The difference is in the finish and the level of protection. An oil soaks in to wood and nourishes it. It gives wood a lightly tinted finish. A stain gives richer colour and a bit more protection.

What's Ultimate Decking Stain and Ultimate Decking Oil?

Our Ultimate Decking Stain and Oil are guaranteed to last twice as long so you'll get the most out of your deck. They give the best protection against the weather and everyday use.

What's the best way to clean decking?

You'll need to clean your decking a couple of times a year to keep it looking its best. Ronseal Decking Cleaner and Reviver is great at cleaning and reviving weathered or tired timber decking. It can be use as a general cleaner to brighten and enhance your deck throughout the year. It's also ideal for use as a pre-treatment too, as it opens the grain of the wood to allow the new coating to stick for a longer lasting finish. Start by removing any moss, mould or algae off the deck with a stiff brush. Pour Ronseal Decking Cleaner & Reviver directly onto your deck, and scrub the surface immediately using a stiff brush then leave for about 15-20 minutes. For the best results, wash thoroughly with a pressure washer. Work from one end of a decking board to the other. Alternatively, scrub the surface with a stiff brush then hose it down. Make sure you completely wash off all the product, otherwise it could affect future coatings.

Are your decking products eco-friendly?

Our Ultimate Protection Decking Stain, Oil and Paints don't have an unpleasant smell and are safe to use around plants and pets (although wait for your decking to dry before letting them walk on it). You can wash your brushes out in warm, soapy water.

Do you offer clear decking coatings?

For a clear decking coating, try one of our natural finishes. We don't offer completely clear finishes, as you need to have a little bit of a tint in to protect your decking from the sun. Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Oil is available in a variety of colours including Natural, Natural Cedar, Natural Oak and Natural Pine.

Can you advise what's the best way to use decking stripper?

Stripping your deck doesn't have to be back breaking work. Our Decking Stripper is really easy to use and works in no time at all. All you need is a nice warm day, above 10°. Make sure you wear some gloves. Give the tin a good shake then pour the Stripper into a metal or plastic bowl or tray. Use a good sized brush, around 4 inches, to put a thick layer on. Work in small sections and don't paint yourself into a corner. Leave it to work for about 30 minutes, if it's a particularly hot day, re-apply the Stripper over any patches that start to dry out. After 30 minutes, scrape the surface with something sharp like a paint scraper to see if it's worked. If not, put a bit more on and leave for 10-15 minutes. You then need to give it a scrub with a stiff brush. Scrub along the grooves and also across them to help loosen the finish underneath. Pour on some water and keep scrubbing. Finally, give it a good wash down with a hose or jet wash. Let your deck dry out for a couple of days. You'll then be ready to stain or oil it.

Can you recommend a decking applicator tool?

The Ronseal Perfect Finish range is the easiest way to protect your deck. It comes with the handy Perfect Finish decking applicator pad and pole, putting an end to getting on your hands and knees with a brush.

Why do I need to use decking end grain preserver?

When decking has been pre-treated, it is possible that the end grains will be left unprotected after they have been cut. To protect these end grains from wet and dry rot, you'll need to treat them.

Can I order a sample decking paint?

Unfortunately we aren't able to provide sample pots, however we work hard to ensure that the colour chips in store and the shade labels on the tin are as accurate as possible to help you make your decision.

I'm looking for a cedar red decking stain, which products can I choose from?

Our Ultimate Protection Decking Stain comes in 13 colours including Cedar. If you're looking for deeper tones, look for Mahogany or Dark Oak. For a more natural finish, try our Decking Oil. For bolder, opaque finishes, as well as some contemporary colours, try our Ronseal Xactly

Do you have a black or dark blue decking stain?

Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Stain is available in a range of wood tones, as well as more contemporary options like Charcoal, Slate, Stone Grey and White Wash. If it's an opaque blue or black colour that you're after, try Ronseal Decking Rescue Paint Deep Blue or Charcoal.

What's your equivalent to Liberon Decking Oil?

Ronseal Decking Oil provides decking with natural looking protection against the weather and foot traffic. It takes 2 hours to dry, and can be re-coated in 6 hours. If you have less time, try our Ultimate Protection Decking Oil which offers the same protection levels but is dry in just 90 minutes and can be recoated in 4 hours.

Can I get a replacement decking applicator pad?

The Perfect Finish Decking Applicator Pads are sold as part of the Perfect Finish pack and are not available separately.

Do you provide a sprayable decking treatment?

We do not recommend that you spray any of our decking products and don't have a sprayable decking protector product available.