protecting my decking.

starfighter · 5 Jul 2013 at 00:57

Hi, I moved into a newly renovated house about 2 years ago now. They put down brand new decking in the back yard. I am worried that it might need some protection to keep it in good condition.

What should I buy?

(This will be my first DIY task I have ever done other than building a flat pack desk and wardrobe so go easy on me

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SDK^ · 5 Jul 2013 at 07:19

Buy some decking cleaner and a wire brush to remove any dirt and moss. Then use some decking stain in the colour of your choice. Or, you could just use a clear vanish.

Nightglow · 5 Jul 2013 at 08:20

Certainly wouldn't use varnish, but a 'Decking Stain' it waterproofs, protects against UV, etc, something like Cuprinol Ultra Tough Decking Stain.

http://www.cuprinol.co.uk/products/ultra_tough_decking_stain.jsp

Ronseal,Sikkens, plus others offer a range of Deck Stain.

thenewoc · 5 Jul 2013 at 08:39

About to do the same task in about a week after some paving has been done next to it. About the same age, I've already cleaned it as I did it after cleaning the fencing, both with a pressure washer and was pleasantly surprised how much cleaner it all came up. Will give the deck a second clean after the paving has been laid as it got a few spots of fence stain on it and no doubt will get sand on next from paving. Got some ronseal deck stain standing by though in country oak I think.

starfighter · 7 Jul 2013 at 11:25

Thanks for the advice, will get som "decking stain".

Ta.