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.
Is it better to oil or stain decking?
Whether you should oil or stain will come down to what you want from your deck. A stain will improve the appearance of the deck, but oil will better help preserve its condition. ... However, you can bring back the natural look of the wood by using a pressure washer or choosing a decking oil with UV inhibitors.Mar 29, 2016
How long should decking oil last?
Oils– Depending on whether you're using a water based or non-water based oil, you will need to apply it every six to 18 months.Mar 29, 2016
Finish durability depends upon weather, wear and other local conditions, but finish typically lasts 1–3 years on decks and 2–4 years on siding and fences.Jan 16, 2015
What is the best product to preserve decking?
- BEST OVERALL: SEAL-ONCE MARINE Wood Sealer, Waterproofer & Stain.
- BEST BUDGET: Rust-Oleum 9441 Ultimate Spar Urethane Oil Based.
- BEST FOR WATERPROOFING: Thompson's WaterSeal Wood Protector.
- BEST WITH UV PROTECTION: DEFY Crystal Clear Composite Deck Waterproofing.
How long does Cabot timber oil last?
Finish durability depends upon weather, wear and other local conditions, but finish typically lasts 1–3 years on decks and 2–4 years on siding and fences. The appearance of the finish will vary depending on the porosity and color of the wood surface.Jan 16, 2015
What is best decking oil or stain?
Oil based stains are much easier to apply, because they penetrate wood more easily, they will adhere to the wood. Because oil based stains penetrate so well, they will resist peeling better than a poorly applied water based stain. You'll notice that when the fail, they simply fade away, rather than peel.
Can you paint over Intergrain DWD?
If the first coat was absorbed unevenly, you can certainly give it another coat to help even it out, now that the timber has been sealed, the top coats of DWD will apply evenly.
Should you oil decking before staining?
We discussed what to do now with the spotty deck. ... Anyway, don't apply oil over a deck stain. The deck stain works because it contains pigment and a binder (usually oil or water-based finish) to bond the pigment in the wood. You don't want a build because it will peel if water gets underneath.Aug 15, 2016