On Wednesday, 13 May 2020 11:56:01 UTC+1, John Rumm wrote:
On 12/05/2020 13:33, TMH wrote:
On 11/05/2020 09:30, polygonum_on_google wrote:
On Sunday, 10 May 2020 00:06:19 UTC+1, John RummÂ* wrote:
On 09/05/2020 19:56, polygonum_on_google wrote:
On Saturday, 9 May 2020 19:21:07 UTC+1, John RummÂ* 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 toÂ* 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.

Might make sense for some smaller suppliers at the current time. If they
only have limited packing and dispatch capability (either normally or
due to social distancing / works off sick), to apply it to the more
profitable customers in preference.

I didn't expect it to be as hard as it is proving.

Have searched for multiple makes, across multiple suppliers, and cannot find an acceptable price - when P&P and VAT are included. :-( Availability has plummeted and price has rocketed.

However, I did see something in Lidl which might do...

(I really don't want to buy 5 litres. More than I need and it is better to buy a modest amount and see how it goes than overstock.)