On 07/05/2020 13:34, GB wrote:
On 07/05/2020 13:08, polygonum_on_google wrote:
On Thursday, 7 May 2020 10:49:44 UTC+1, Â* wrote:
On Thursday, 7 May 2020 08:21:47 UTC+1, polygonum_on_googleÂ* wrote:

Currently creating a small area of decking - nothing fancy, just to
make an area nicer to put table and chairs on than coarse gravel.
The sun hits that area before coming round to the back garden. So
mainly a morning coffee place!

Construction not yet complete.

I'd like some suggestions for treatment. Not keen on bright colours.
Nor dark browns/blacks. And I don't really want shiny.

well that rules out almost everything! Paint, oil & varnish remain in
any colour or colourless, pick your take.


Plus, really needs to be readily available (we have Wickes,
Homebase, Screwfix, Wilko, B&M and some specialist paint shops.)


Do yourself one favour & avoid sunflower yellow. DAMHIKT!


Sunflower Yellow is a lovely colour. For sunflowers. :-)

Is decking oil better than varnish? What about the things like No
Nonsense Anti-Slip Decking Stain? Gets some excellent reviews - then
two awful ones.




Put some castrol motor oil on it. Then you can slip up and
break a few bones.



He can do that without putting anything slippery on it. The
usual winter accumulation of algae and slime will turn it
into a skating rink.

Diesel oil mixed with castrol, and then start a bonfire on it
is the best treatment.