Do you need to oil Blackbutt decking?
Blackbutt is one of the highest maintenance timbers you can put outside especially in an exposed situation, if you don’t keep it cleaned / oiled every 6 months it will quickly start to crack and split, and just become an ongoing maintenance issue.
Is Blackbutt good for decking?
Its texture is even, and its grain is straight (sometimes interlocking), which makes it the perfect choice for decking and flooring. It also takes stain and oil well. Blackbutt is the ideal choice for decking and construction if you live in an area prone to bushfire.
Is oil better than stain on decking?
Both oils and stains have their own distinct advantages. Essentially, what differentiates oils from stains is that a stain will improve the appearance of the deck by changing the timber colour; while an oil will enhance the current colour if you are wanting to leave your wood as is.
What is the best oil to use on a deck?
The best decking oils as chosen by our expert
- Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Oil.
- Cuprinol UV Guard Decking Oil.
- Manns Premier UV Decking Oil.
- Everbuild Lumberjack Wood Preserver.
- Barrettine Decking Oil.
- Liberon decking oil.
Is water-based or oil based decking oil better?
Benefits of using water-based decking finish While there are water-based treatments that claim similar durability, oil-based treatments are recommended for decking exposed to harsh elements. An oil-based decking stain penetrates deeper into the timber, giving maximum resistance to abrasive impacts.
Does Blackbutt timber bleed?
For instance, timber like Merbau and Blackbutt are more susceptible to bleeding tannin than others like Ironbark, Spotted Gum and Cumaru.
Can you stain Blackbutt timber?
Blackbutt can be stained, painted or polished but there can be issues with painting because of its tendency to surface check. The high extractives of mature wood can cause problems with some adhesives, but this is much less of an issue with young regrowth wood.
Is Intergrain better than Cabot’s?
From Cabot’s comes Intergrain UltraDeck, a water based, highly durable penetrating oil designed to protect the natural look of timber. Emitting signficantly less VOCs than oil based coatings, Intergrain products are more environmentally responsible as well as high performance.
How long should I wait to oil my deck?
When to Oil Your New Deck. At Pacific Patios, our consultants recommend you wait 4-6 weeks before oiling your new deck. This period of time allows your deck to settle and release the natural oils contained within the timber. These natural oils are beneficial to the life of your deck.
What colour is Blackbutt timber?
Blackbutt Timber Technical Information Blackbutt is a commonly grown hardwood that has attractive colouring from cream to pale brown, sometimes with a slight tinge of pink.
It also takes stain and oil well. Blackbutt is the ideal choice for decking and construction if you live in an area prone to bushfire. In fact, it was one of seven hardwood timber species approved by the Building Commission in Victoria for home construction in bushfire areas.
What can I use to darken my deck?
Oil – like decking protector, oil will absorb into the deck wood & mix with any existing oils which are naturally occurring within your boards. Only a small amount will remain on the surface. Oils also actively change the appearance of your surface, often subtly darkening the colour.
How do you clean an oil based deck?
To clean and completely rejuvenate an oil based product (when required) is as easy the Napisan trick to start from scratch, then a light sand and your ready to go again with a new looking deck. Unlike the laborious sanding required to remove a water based product to get the timber back to the same state.
What is the best oil for Blackbutt?
My builder recommended Cutek CD50 but as I understand this is more of a penetrating oil that does a good job of protecting the wood but you will end up with a silvered deduct sooner rather than later. Can anyone recommend a product that might be suited to Blackbutt and will still look good after a few months.