On 11/05/2020 09:30, polygonum_on_google wrote:
On Sunday, 10 May 2020 00:06:19 UTC+1, John Rumm wrote:
On 09/05/2020 19:56, polygonum_on_google wrote:
On Saturday, 9 May 2020 19:21:07 UTC+1, John Rumm wrote:
On 07/05/2020 08:21, polygonum_on_google 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.

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

If you go for an oil finish[1], then its easy to top up again, but you
will probably need to give it another coat each year to look good.

Film finishes (e.g. varnishes look good and can last a few years, but
are harder to touch in if they crack or fail - so you need the
discipline to re-coat *before* they show signs of needing it.

The other option is a spirit based wood preservative which includes a
oil/wax protection. Those give a flat colour look, but also impart some
water repelling properties. (I tried the Barrattine wood protective
treatment (Toolstation) last year on some outside furniture. Been quite
impressed with that - it all held up nicely though the winter, and is
still water repellent)


[1] and you need a proper oil designed for wood finishing that includes
driers, and UV protection included. That way it cures properly into a
water resistance treatment.


Dratted Toolstation appear to have almost nothing available for delivery. And the nearest branch is too far away to be viable.

How about:

https://www.wood-finishes-direct.com...tive-treatment



They have a minimum £100 order. :-(



Rediculous in this day & age.

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Dave
The Medway Handyman