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  1. #1
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    Default Finishing Question - top coats are making my head spin

    Hi all,
    I have scoured the web about posts about decking stains and oils and was wondering about a few things as I am new to this game.
    My deck is Yellow Balau, and is 580 lineal meters. It is still in packs in my garage as I haven't found the right product to use yet. I was going to use a 2 part product called UltraSeal. My father used it on his deck and looked great, clear and brought out the natural look of the wood with no tinting. Great! Exactly what I wanted until he notced it was peeling after 7months in direct sun. Now I am uncertain on what to use.

    Our deck is half in the sun and half under cover. The Balau has been sitting for quite some time in a warehouse. The planks are 120 x 22.

    I also have kwila 140x140 posts that need to be done also.
    I have been looking at Intergrain Ultradeck or DWD, Spa&Deck or Organoil as a oil.
    I have read many options on this site and other sites but would like real time experiences with these products. I understand that the Organoil needs to be applied more often and dont mind this, I am really after a look over than longevity. I dont mind doing it 2 time a year but... if I didn't have too it would be great too.

    From what I have read Sikkens is going to darken the planks which is not what I want as I selected this particular wood because of the colour range. I like the planks looking different and not smooth consistant colour. This is why I dont want to tint the finish.

    2 others that I have heard mention of are Quantum and Haymes Dexpress. Anyone?

    Thanks for your time,
    T54

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    G'day T54,

    I put a large merbau deck on, probably 7 years ago now, and the finish I used has stood the test of time. It's on the western side of my house and cops the afternoon sun. (As I'm typing I'm trying to think of it's name).

    I have re-coated the deck a couple of times now and it still looks great.

    I'll get back to you asap with the name of the stuff.

    Kev

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    G'day again T54,

    My apologies for the delayed response.

    The name of the stuff I used is "Raincoat". I bought it from the timber yard I bought the decking from.

    It's a fuzzy picture but this is it here:

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    I have ended up using a product called deap treat by Spescoat.
    I will be putting another oil over it after it is all layed. Thankyou for the responce Kev, I will post up some pics this weekend.
    Cheers,
    T54

    Shipway - Spescoat

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