I’m a housewife spent hours cleaning the decking and now searching for good decking oil , thanks for your research and comparisons of different oils, that really could help us avoiding buying the wrong thing. And by the way , I just spend 2 hours watching your other videos,they really helpful, thanks!
I have lost count of the number of your videos have watched and learned so much from Charlie. Not to mention the time and money I have saved. I am truly grateful to you for your content. Keep up the good work. !! 👏😁
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that. It's a tough old slog doing this at times, and you don't know how important these words of encouragement are. 👊
Just came back to this as have a customer with a poor looking deck. Suspect the osmo doesn't bead as the surface acts as a surfactant. Very useful. I like the OSMO brush etc but would just use a standard tray. Osmo seem to do tints too which might be useful. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Really appreciated this, have a large decking I needed to treat and was a bit worried it might have already been ruined. Your video gave me perfect guidance and links on what to buy so I could just crack on and bring it back to life. Thank you.
Many thanks Charlie. My old deck has been in need of some love for a number of years. I started using some water based Cuprinol decking oil I had lying around from the last time and it was woeful. I truly hope they don't stop making solvent based oils any time soon. Anyway, I took look at your video and decided that the Manns oil would be just fine for my deck. Then I took a look at my bank balance and decided that the Screwfix No Nonsense might be preferable. I'm glad I made that choice because the back of the five litre can suggests there should be enough to cover 20 to 30 square meters. Right now I'm half way through my 14 square meter deck and the can is nearly empty. The boards are so old and thirsty, the oil is soaking straight in. I can literally see the oil disappear into the wood the instant the brush has moved past. This is great because I know the oil is penetratrating deep into the wood where it's needed and will provide great protection. The water based Cuprinol, on the other hand, just sat there on the surface, scratching its head and wondering what to do. The difference between the two is astonishing. Chalk and cheese. Anyway, I may chance my arm with the Manns next year. I'm assuming the deck won't be so thirsty next time.
Really glad to hear that Mark and yes, you can't go wrong with the Screwfix version - it has really good reviews. If you can be bothered to put a second coat on, it will be well worth it. Thanks for letting me know how you got on.
My deck's been down a decade and still looks great. I'd agree don't pressure spray with the dirt blaster attachment or if you have the cheap boards from DIY stores that are like wafers, but mine are quality boards from a good timber merchant and I pressure spray them on a dry weekend early autumn then use the Screwfix oil which is great. I use a Wagner fence / deck sprayer and I'm done in ten mins, then do a second coat after it's dried. I've never needed restorer or scrubbed it. I then pressure spray it again around Easter and re-coat with the Screwfix oil if I think it needs it. The Screwfix oil is often two 5 ltr tubs for £40 so even cheaper than you state. Really interesting video and as for the water based stuff - forget it!
Thanks for this, under your advice I have just done my new Siberian Larch decking with the Mann's oil and it has really improved the look and made it look really good
I watched this video months ago - and now I came back because I actually need the information! I built a potting bench and was going to paint the top, but the wood grain looked pretty nice, so I'm gonna oil it with something instead.
Hi Charlie. I have just been to Wood Finishes Direct in Folkestone and have purchased all of this kit based on your recommendations. I have also mentioned your name and showed the manager this video and he was absolutely over the moon. Tells me that they will be in touch too express their gratitude of being mentioned! Thanks for the video ✌️
Thanks Sam, great work and thanks also for passing on where you heard about all the kit. You'll get a great result with all that kit. Applying the oil with the brush is a dream 😉👍
Great video pal, I finished my decking this year after watching your decking build a few times for tips, mines a bit too level as well. I’ve already treated mine and hoping it’s first winter will be mild so I can keep on top of it
Thanks mate. Don't worry about it being level. You'd have to put a big fall on it for it to drain, and you can't really do that particularly if you're putting a hot tub on it! Get yourself a leaf blower just to keep it reasonably clean. Sounds like you're nicely on top of maintenance though 👍
Great video as usual. The best brush for applying decking oil is a car cleaning brush with extending handle. The brush bristles are soft and easily reach the bottom of the groves in the deckboards. It holds a good amount of oil and because of the adjustable handle you can cover a large area without moving every minute. Everyone on the static caravan site are now using one to apply their decking oil.
That's exactly how I do it and I have a video of it but not uploaded it. The brush soaks alot of oil which does mean you will need more oil than normal but it does the job in super speed time. Great video as always
I'll be honest and say this is the reason I will not install a deck - too much like hard work! Having said that I got lots of useful stuff from your videos over the last year, so happy to say thank you via yr funding page.
Thanks so much for watching my vids, even though you have no intention of installing any deck 👊🏻 Can't thank you enough for that and for your contribution. 🙏
I actually enjoy watching your videos, this is certainly the most useful and easy to watch video I’ve been able to find. I’ve subscribed now and will remember to check your videos before searching the whole of UA-cam. Thank you very much and keep creating great content please :)
My deck is grey/black from all the grime and it looks exactly like the one in the video with all the grooves. I accidentally power washed about 4cm of it and it looks like a light brown under all of the dirt. It was probably never washed as I bought it like this from the previous owners. Very informative video, I will try to revive my deck with all the tips and tricks. I will probably have to buy a gentler nozzle for my Kärcher though.
Definitely worth pressure washing and get some of that cleaner. I've just redone mine again. It was very grimy / green. If I'm honest I didn't get all of the green off but it does look a lot better. I used the No-nosense oil just because I had a full tin of it, did a few costs and it looks much better now.
Brilliant, thanks for watching want good luck with the project. You'll need to re-oil every season but it will be worth it, and much easier next time round!!
I've just used the No Nonsense clear wood treatment on my tanelised fence that was only installed a few months ago. Even with one coat the water has been beading off a treat. Also, it's the best value by a mile at £4 per litre and due to it's low viscosity can be sprayed on meaning it took very little time.
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That Ronseal you tested..... I put it on my new decking 3 or 4 years ago. Spent 3 days sanding it off as it leaves a varnish type layer that starts flaking off. Now I've sended it I may use 1 coat of it again and then use the Screwfix clear.
Thaaaaaank you. The damned deck is an up coming job. Would be very interested in the low slip products. Despite spacing the boards out when I built it, when the rainy season arrives (January to December) the board swell and it becomes water tight. As always very informative and delivered in a relaxed manner. All hail Charlie DIYte !!
I've used osmo quite a bit on my decking, after the two coats you get the beading of water like the others but after 3 or 4 months it stops. You def need to re oil at least once a year if not more with the osmo and I would presume the other oils. Its a constant topping up game with oil to maintain maximum protection.
Hi Charlie, the UV protector will ensure you will NOT get the change in colour between those areas of the deck that are more exposed to the sun. Your deck area UNDER the jacuzzi and those not covered. You can already see some slight difference in colour. So if you move the jacuzzi to a different location in 3-5 years, the difference will be significant. Hope this helps. I've had lots of experience within the boating world where the sun's UV rays are a wood killer. Granted it's much amplified around the water, but given it's harsh environment it's a good barometer. If you want to keep the area the same colour over the longer period, UV protection is the way to go. Great video as usual.👍👍
Charlie, did mine a few weeks ago, to speed up the pressure washing I bought a used karcher patio head for my K2, will also use on block paving, for £25 it was a good buy
love the video, just about to do this myself. Am actually going to use my massive drywall sander to sand the decking though, should be way faster than using the orbital. I find sanding is the best way to get the deck back to original condition
Good timing on this one Charlie! Pleased you've ALSO done a clip on the perennial question of 'which way up to install decking .... which I'd missed until I wrote this comment the first time ... ahem. Thanks again ;)
Thanks Nick. Yes presumably you've seen the vid bit.ly/3gmCMmE The comments below it are well worth reading and if you can't decide which way up because you've got grooves on both sides, lay them so the heart of the grain faces out so that when the board cups, it cups downwards if that makes sense.
Have just completed day 3 of my task! Have scrubbed, applied preserver and just completed first coat of oil. 2nd coat tomorrow and then mission complete 👍
Incredibly in-depth demo and review, thank you. I was searching for "how to clean a deck using an electric brush", and this video covered it all. Question: Is there such a thing as an electric cleaning brush, but much larger, one that vibrates rather than rotates? I'm resisting using a brush on a pole because have recently had a hernia op and don't have the core muscle strength.
Great video. I agree that the Screwfix oil is pretty good. Lasts around a year. Previously I used Owatrol Deks Olje D1 which is very good and lasts a couple of years but expensive at aorund £90 for 2.5 litres.
An extremely useful video Charlie! I wish I had seen this before embarking on using Osmo last year, it has weathered so badly that my brand new deck (built June 2021) needs to be completely sanded back and re-done as soon as we have the weather for it. I will be using the Manns UV oil this time around.
@@CharlieDIYte if I could share pictures they’d speak a thousand words. The heavy traffic areas as well as some others where the plant pots have been (albeit on pot feet) have suffered and now look grey and worn. I used a base coat of their UV oil, and then a top coat of Osmo anti slip. My deck is the “unconventional” type with grooves face down and smooth boards up. To me, a 7-8month life span for a treatment speaks either of a bad batch of oil, my boards not being aged enough before application or maybe it was too hot on the days I did it.
hi charlie really helpful and comprehensive video. Wish i had seen before purchasing stuff. Few things 1. I applied using Barentine deck reviver using a wickes broom. It works fairly well 2. some decks have algae as well. Should wood reviver be applied before or afterwards 3. 1 question: Can Barrettine Anti-Slip Decking Oil be applied on top of Barrettine Decking Oil?
That's for sharing that. Yes, I have some Olwatrol oil I used on a steel planter I recently had made - you might have seen it in the video. I wasn't aware they do decking oils until someone else mentioned this, but I suspect it's the best of the lot, particularly for hard wood decks.
The issue of water based products being called oil is the same here in Australia where the UV can be very high in the Northern Territories. Here is a clip from a popular one in Oz: "Intergrain UltraDeck® Timber Oil is a long lasting, high performance, water based coating designed to enhance the natural colour of all exterior timber". At least they state the facts. What I have learnt from using pretty much all solutions is to give the original container and the tray/bucket a good shake or stir as the solids just settle at the bottom.
Thanks Brian. It's cynical marketing, isn't it. Yes the shaking issue reinforces the benefit of it being in a tin you can open, rather than a rectangular can but obviously it's cheaper to ship in a rectangular can.
Great video. I need to revive my aging and previously wood stained decking. Whether I can oil it will depend on if I can remove the previous paint. One thought though, if all wood even treated needs care and maintenance, eg sheds fencing decking, what's to stop the frame of the decking underneath rotting whilst the top looks nice. It's still exposed to moisture but I guess not UV. Would it be worth putting something like creocote on the before laying the boards? And even the underside of the boards for that matter...? The same could be said for the underside of a shed... This would be if you really wanted to care for it and have it last as long as possible.
Hi Charlie I just found you today. I will go through your videos . Regarding the oil decking You made it clear also I have to thank you first how honest you are. I can tell you to do your best to get good results for your community!! I just built pergola with decking around 3x3m. I would like to share the photos with you if you don't mind because I need advice on how to put a poly carbon sheet on top!? Regards. Ali
Very useful video to get the landscape of available products and techniques 👍 my own experience: very happy with the Mann decking oil, it's a proper oil, not like the water based Ronseal "coloring (varn)(rubb)ish" I was using before. Day and night, I am sorry but water based products are not quite there yet, a long way to go. Osmo telescospic pole: pole broken in less than 5 minutes, there must be much better out there for the price. Barrettine Mould & Mildew cleaner: does a okay job, but is very expensive for what it is - some diluted sodium hypochlorite for swimming pool patios will do a better job for much less money. In any case, no matter the tools, products and techniques, maintaining a deck exposed North remains a real pain in the backside...very time consuming.
Just in time for me to oil/stain new shed I started this weekend 👍🏻 I was going to use the same stain that I used on my fence so it blends in but now I know I need to seal/preserve it first
Thanks Andrew. The one that came with the mic developed a crackle. Sennheiser wanted £100 for a replacement lead but this one was from Rode at half the price and they did a white version, which is so much better 👍🏻
Just used Ronseal decking reviver it does what it says on the tin. My decking has not bee cleaned for 2 years. This years rain has not done us any favours. I sprayed on the liquid and used a stff sweeping brush / left it for 15 mins then hosed it down. It had been covered in green algae and could see it start to lift straight away. have now run out and having difficulty in getting some more ...I guess everyone is doing the same jobs. Just need to know what is the best oil to use, but very pleaseed with the product. I also tested it on my Indian sandstone pavers and they came up a treat Happy patio decking cleaner sat back and admired it.
I just found Rye Oil who produce an oil-based decking oil that's quite a bit cheaper than any you listed. Haven't tried it yet but will report back in a week or so when I have. £24 for 5 litres, free delivery from Rye, Sussex.
Screwfix (B&Q) No nonsense is 4th but I didn’t hear a lot of negatives for the cheapest item. I’ve used it on two decks and I’m happy with it. Does sound like you were promoting osmo though.
Osmo? Not at all. I didn't use it on the deck, I went for Mann's and wasn't paid anything by anyone for doing this video. Personally, I and a lot of others think the Osmo is overpriced and overrated.
I used the waterbased ronseal a year or two ago... absolutely terrible, washed out after 4 months. Used the oil based, protection and good colour latest 2 years
Charlie, do you have any outdoor furniture? We've got a couple of teak benches and another double seat that are too big to move inside over the winter. I've tried a few things to restore the colour/ protect the wood (teak oil, Danish oil etc) but nothing lasts over the winter. I'd be interested in your thoughts on this / advice from your viewers. Subject for another video? Please keep up the great work, Nial.
Thank you for very informative video! Do you have any recommendation on what to use if I want my decking grey? Can I actually achieve that? I have painted my decking but I believe even with ronseal but the paint came of with the scratches of garden chair. I really don't know what to do know.
Hi Charlie - the deck cleaning solution worked very well indeed. Have you put anything different under the hot tub to stop the same issues? I am a little surprised that you didn't use Zinsser BIN - I know it is your favourite! I was gobsmacked earlier when browsing Amazon France for Fugi/Cramer silicone tools as there is a link to your UA-cam video on How to apply Silicone - you are becoming famous in France!
Ha, you know me too well Mat. Good old Zinsser!! For the time being In going to just rely on the Lay-Z-Spa mat, and when I've got a moment I'm going to build a secondary plinth for it to sit on, with a sacrificial deck and vents around the side. That's hilarious. Teaching the French how to silicone. I bet they're not very happy about that 🤣
Osmo Review: I decided to go for the Osmo oil to achieve higher quality and quicker drying time. Osmo supposedly offers better coverage, up to 24 sq/m per liter, which is significantly more than the rest, which would work also price-wise. However, as per the small print, if the wood is quite thirsty, you will not get that coverage. I bought the 2.5 liters thinking it would be enough for my 23 sqm 3 year old dec k, for two coats. Unfortunately, it was not enough to treat it even once. The result is good, yet now I have to buy another 2.5lt for a second coat, which significantly ups the budget. Another parameter to consider is that while most other oils can be easily found in your nearby hardware store, Osmo is not so easy to find in physical stores, which means you will need to order it. This didn’t work for me since I wanted to apply the first coat in the morning and the second in the evening (to get it done before it started raining, so I wouldn’t have to clear and move the furniture again). So when the first coat consumed the whole tin, I couldnt just go to the store and buy another one on the day - I had to order for next day. So, you might want to order more and then return any unused product. I have yet to apply the second coat, but so far, it looks nice. I don’t have the knowledge to compare it to other products. The Osmo cleaning brush is worth the money - great tool to clean the deck! The oil application brush, makes application really easy. Thank you very much for the video!
Thanks for that. When you reoil in a year's time I wouldn't bother with the Osmo. The feeling I get from reading reviews and feedback on here is that it's overpriced and doesn't perform a well as some of the competition.
Love all your videos Charlie, always so concise, well put together and informative! Thank You. After one year of 30 sq meters new joists & decking replaced and also over 130 sq m of tongue & grove pine shiplap cladding applied to the 15 year old rear garden function room @ cost of £11k The natural wood look that I want to keep is now showing signs of slight decay in places (south facing) particularly. After being assured by the carpenter- builder that we don’t have to treat or do anything! I’m not so sure about that? I’m going to take your advice and use Manns Premium UV Deck oil, or look at the Olwatrol that you mentioned later comment. Can I ask, could use this same stuff also for the large expanse of T&G pine cladding that I would use on the decking? Phil
Liked n subbed as have previously bought Ronseal natural decking oil for use in my existing decking n have the Ronseal ultimate decking oil ready to use in storage. Good thorough info here….thanks.
Hi Charlie, I followed your steps and I’m really satisfied with the results. I was just wondering, can I use my pressure washer to clean any dirt marks on the decking afterwards?
Try it. If the dirt was there before you oiled you might find it locks it into the deck but you can always apply a bit more after. Also you'll find you still need to reapply every 6 months or so depending on how severe the weather is on it.
I haven't tried that, Anna. I was hoping to try out the Osmo anti slip but they sent be the wrong tin. I would say though that as long as you keep it will maintained, you shouldn't need anti slip paint.
Hi Charlie. I have no decking and never likely to but that was a great review and comparison. Just wondered if the waxy types increase slip issues. Also, are there any issues with interaction of pool/tub chemicals - wondered whether that might have been a factor with your underlining degradation ? Keep up the great work. 👍
Thanks Rod. I think No to both. I've never had any chemicals from the tub spill out leak out. There's a drain off at the back. And the Osmo doesn't feel any less grippy Ryan the others. If anything more so because the wax gives it a softer feel (but I could be imagining that 😉👍🏻
Great video. Thanks Charlie. Just wondering, if you were treating wood for raised bed borders (very thick wood) what would you use? Conscious of protecting wood v not poisoning plants, veg etc.
For the internal part I'd probably treat with something like Bostik bituminous paint but you'd need to check if it is safe for the soil and plants as you say. If not, use a line but you always worry trusts going to trap moisture against the sleeper and rot it quicker. For the outside, you might check out the 2 step system I mentioned 8:32 minutes into this vid ua-cam.com/video/sCMdiWauKjQ/v-deo.html
Almost certainly but someone reminded me about Owatrol this morning. You might check that out bit.ly/3jJqcPS and it's specifically designed for hard wood.
So advice is to leave treated deck for 6 months before treating with oil. If decking happens to be installed in October then there is all winter for deck to go through, does this change anything? i.e. Is it best to oil regardless of the fact that oil might not be absorbed fully and will this permenantly change the oil absorbtion capability of the deck fo later applications. Thank you
Hi there very good information thanks just wondering there a sand like product that can be mixed through paint and oil decking to give bit more Grip have you any experience with it don’t now the name of it thanks in advance some of your followers might have tryed it Thanks in advance
Yes definitely. It's always sat on the deck next to the hot tub. I'll do another vid in a year's time as I'm keen to try out Olwatrol oil which I somehow missed for this vid.
Could of done with this vid ages ago, ronseal is terrible stained my deck year later flaked off just oiled my deck few weeks ago with ronseal again time will tell how good it is
Yes let me know how you get on. I'm sure you'll be fine with the original version. I wouldn't touch any stains or water based for that reason but thanks for letting me know your experience. It will help others make the right choice 👊🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the video, just cleaned decking and thinking of getting Manns decking oil, aswell as natural the do colours. Do you think the coloured ons will be more like ronseal ie on the surface rather than soak in ?TIA.
Good question. I think you'll get more longevity than if you were to just use a stain as the idea of the oil is it should sink in (assuming it's solvent not water based).
Had the same problem Charlie and it kept reacuring so I ended up cutting a hexagon Same size of the hottub and shuttering it up with flagstones on the end as shuttering to the same hight of the decking and filling it with concrete and reattached the decking to the concrete and never looked back
What a fantastic solution David. I'll probably end up doing something similar. Why I didn't just lay flag stones in the first place is a mystery to me!! Would have been so much easier to construct too!! I'm going to build a circular, sacrificial plinth that the hot tub can sit on, with air vents round the side. Oil it to within an inch of its life now I've got so much spare oil kicking around and see how I get on with that. Not a priority right now though so maybe a job for later in the summer/ the spring. First thing I've got to do is sort out the inflatable cover which is hopeless and no longer inflates in spite of me fixing 12 leaks in it!
Two heroically stupid questions coming up: 1) What’s in the decking cleaner/reviver and could I just use warm soapy water and 2) is it a good idea to cover a deck with a tarpaulin/sheet or similar as the internet seems split on this! Thanks
Did you test water beading on the second Osmo trial piece (the one that you wiped away the excess applied oil)? I was wondering if there was a difference on how water beaded off that sample versus the sample in the table.
My decking is quite old i think and probably hasnt been treated in a long time. Ive power washed it and got alot of grime off but theres alao a shed on it... not sure whether i should empty it and try and move it off to also clean and treat under it. What you think?
I'm always impressed by how thorough and honest you are. Love it
Aw, thanks Eran, I really appreciate that 👊🏻
I’m a housewife spent hours cleaning the decking and now searching for good decking oil , thanks for your research and comparisons of different oils, that really could help us avoiding buying the wrong thing. And by the way , I just spend 2 hours watching your other videos,they really helpful, thanks!
I have lost count of the number of your videos have watched and learned so much from Charlie. Not to mention the time and money I have saved. I am truly grateful to you for your content. Keep up the good work. !! 👏😁
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that. It's a tough old slog doing this at times, and you don't know how important these words of encouragement are. 👊
Just came back to this as have a customer with a poor looking deck. Suspect the osmo doesn't bead as the surface acts as a surfactant. Very useful. I like the OSMO brush etc but would just use a standard tray. Osmo seem to do tints too which might be useful. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
It’s crazy how every project I’m about to start you have a video upload the same time ! First wardrobes now decking! Thanks
Clayton that is brilliant! Have you got a bathroom fan to replace and some outdoor furniture to make next? 😉
Gosh,.. I wish all "How to's" were this informative. Thank you so much from NZ!.
Thanks Richard - really appreciate that and I'm humbled my vid has reached you in NZ 👍
Really appreciated this, have a large decking I needed to treat and was a bit worried it might have already been ruined. Your video gave me perfect guidance and links on what to buy so I could just crack on and bring it back to life. Thank you.
Thanks Trevor. Really glad you found it useful and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Many thanks Charlie. My old deck has been in need of some love for a number of years. I started using some water based Cuprinol decking oil I had lying around from the last time and it was woeful. I truly hope they don't stop making solvent based oils any time soon. Anyway, I took look at your video and decided that the Manns oil would be just fine for my deck. Then I took a look at my bank balance and decided that the Screwfix No Nonsense might be preferable. I'm glad I made that choice because the back of the five litre can suggests there should be enough to cover 20 to 30 square meters. Right now I'm half way through my 14 square meter deck and the can is nearly empty. The boards are so old and thirsty, the oil is soaking straight in. I can literally see the oil disappear into the wood the instant the brush has moved past. This is great because I know the oil is penetratrating deep into the wood where it's needed and will provide great protection. The water based Cuprinol, on the other hand, just sat there on the surface, scratching its head and wondering what to do. The difference between the two is astonishing. Chalk and cheese. Anyway, I may chance my arm with the Manns next year. I'm assuming the deck won't be so thirsty next time.
Really glad to hear that Mark and yes, you can't go wrong with the Screwfix version - it has really good reviews. If you can be bothered to put a second coat on, it will be well worth it. Thanks for letting me know how you got on.
My deck's been down a decade and still looks great. I'd agree don't pressure spray with the dirt blaster attachment or if you have the cheap boards from DIY stores that are like wafers, but mine are quality boards from a good timber merchant and I pressure spray them on a dry weekend early autumn then use the Screwfix oil which is great. I use a Wagner fence / deck sprayer and I'm done in ten mins, then do a second coat after it's dried. I've never needed restorer or scrubbed it. I then pressure spray it again around Easter and re-coat with the Screwfix oil if I think it needs it. The Screwfix oil is often two 5 ltr tubs for £40 so even cheaper than you state. Really interesting video and as for the water based stuff - forget it!
Thanks Roger. Great work. As you say, a little dedication and diligence and the deck will last for a long time 👍🏻
Brilliant and thorough information and really helped to make the selection process much easier. The website was a massive help as well
Thanks for this, under your advice I have just done my new Siberian Larch decking with the Mann's oil and it has really improved the look and made it look really good
I haven’t even got a timber deck but your videos are so interesting i still watched it, nice one Charlie
Thanks Jim, I really appreciate that 👊🏻
I watched this video months ago - and now I came back because I actually need the information!
I built a potting bench and was going to paint the top, but the wood grain looked pretty nice, so I'm gonna oil it with something instead.
Very wise. Never stain as it will peel off. Much better to oil as it sinks in and nourishes the wood. 👍
Thanks for this video. Saved a lot of research
Thanks James. You're welcome 👊
Great content as always Charlie!
Thanks so much for that - really glad you found it useful. 👊
Hi Charlie. I have just been to Wood Finishes Direct in Folkestone and have purchased all of this kit based on your recommendations. I have also mentioned your name and showed the manager this video and he was absolutely over the moon. Tells me that they will be in touch too express their gratitude of being mentioned! Thanks for the video ✌️
Thanks Sam, great work and thanks also for passing on where you heard about all the kit. You'll get a great result with all that kit. Applying the oil with the brush is a dream 😉👍
Brilliant video Charlie. And perfectly timed for me as I’m facing my next outside job of some 80m of decking that needs sorting.
Wow. That's quite a project. Good luck John. 👍🏻👊🏻
Great video pal, I finished my decking this year after watching your decking build a few times for tips, mines a bit too level as well. I’ve already treated mine and hoping it’s first winter will be mild so I can keep on top of it
Thanks mate. Don't worry about it being level. You'd have to put a big fall on it for it to drain, and you can't really do that particularly if you're putting a hot tub on it! Get yourself a leaf blower just to keep it reasonably clean. Sounds like you're nicely on top of maintenance though 👍
Great video as usual. The best brush for applying decking oil is a car cleaning brush with extending handle. The brush bristles are soft and easily reach the bottom of the groves in the deckboards. It holds a good amount of oil and because of the adjustable handle you can cover a large area without moving every minute. Everyone on the static caravan site are now using one to apply their decking oil.
Good thinking Dave. Would be interesting to see how that compares to the Osmo.
@@CharlieDIYte The good thing about the car brush is its shape. The head is curved slightly. This helps when applying the oil.
That's exactly how I do it and I have a video of it but not uploaded it. The brush soaks alot of oil which does mean you will need more oil than normal but it does the job in super speed time. Great video as always
I'll be honest and say this is the reason I will not install a deck - too much like hard work! Having said that I got lots of useful stuff from your videos over the last year, so happy to say thank you via yr funding page.
Thanks so much for watching my vids, even though you have no intention of installing any deck 👊🏻 Can't thank you enough for that and for your contribution. 🙏
I actually enjoy watching your videos, this is certainly the most useful and easy to watch video I’ve been able to find. I’ve subscribed now and will remember to check your videos before searching the whole of UA-cam.
Thank you very much and keep creating great content please :)
Brilliant video with an equally brilliant head to head comparison of 5 different oils! I wasn't expecting that after reading the video title!
Thanks. Yes I should maybe make more of that in the title. 👊
I am a gardener and I find your video very useful and educational 👌👌
Thanks so much for that. I could use some of your gardening skills 👍
My deck is grey/black from all the grime and it looks exactly like the one in the video with all the grooves.
I accidentally power washed about 4cm of it and it looks like a light brown under all of the dirt. It was probably never washed as I bought it like this from the previous owners.
Very informative video, I will try to revive my deck with all the tips and tricks. I will probably have to buy a gentler nozzle for my Kärcher though.
Definitely worth pressure washing and get some of that cleaner. I've just redone mine again. It was very grimy / green. If I'm honest I didn't get all of the green off but it does look a lot better. I used the No-nosense oil just because I had a full tin of it, did a few costs and it looks much better now.
thanks charlie we followed your advice an our decking is now fully revived!!
Great work Tracy and thanks for letting me know. 👊
i've watched this vid a number of times, i have bought every item. now for the graft!
Brilliant, thanks for watching want good luck with the project. You'll need to re-oil every season but it will be worth it, and much easier next time round!!
I've just used the No Nonsense clear wood treatment on my tanelised fence that was only installed a few months ago. Even with one coat the water has been beading off a treat. Also, it's the best value by a mile at £4 per litre and due to it's low viscosity can be sprayed on meaning it took very little time.
Great work Tom. What sprayer do you use out of interest? I think I need to invest in one.
I have also used the Screwfix no nonsense deck oil and sprayed it on using the Ronseal precision finish fence sprayer, done in no time 👍
Thanks for this, just thinking about getting the decking sorted and this video was very helpful. The tools you used looked good too.
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That Ronseal you tested..... I put it on my new decking 3 or 4 years ago. Spent 3 days sanding it off as it leaves a varnish type layer that starts flaking off. Now I've sended it I may use 1 coat of it again and then use the Screwfix clear.
Doesn't surprise me Ian though I'm sorry to hear you had to go through all that. They should give up on this stuff, I think!
Thaaaaaank you.
The damned deck is an up coming job. Would be very interested in the low slip products. Despite spacing the boards out when I built it, when the rainy season arrives (January to December) the board swell and it becomes water tight.
As always very informative and delivered in a relaxed manner. All hail Charlie DIYte !!
Aw, thanks Nickolas. All hail YOU for taking the time to comment 👊🏻
I've used osmo quite a bit on my decking, after the two coats you get the beading of water like the others but after 3 or 4 months it stops. You def need to re oil at least once a year if not more with the osmo and I would presume the other oils. Its a constant topping up game with oil to maintain maximum protection.
Thanks Mark. Yes, I guess it just keeps sinking in.
I accidently stumbled upon your video after mistyping my original search. Glad i mistakenly replaced the "I" with an "E". Great video!
Thanks 👊
Hi Charlie, the UV protector will ensure you will NOT get the change in colour between those areas of the deck that are more exposed to the sun. Your deck area UNDER the jacuzzi and those not covered. You can already see some slight difference in colour. So if you move the jacuzzi to a different location in 3-5 years, the difference will be significant. Hope this helps. I've had lots of experience within the boating world where the sun's UV rays are a wood killer. Granted it's much amplified around the water, but given it's harsh environment it's a good barometer. If you want to keep the area the same colour over the longer period, UV protection is the way to go. Great video as usual.👍👍
Charlie, did mine a few weeks ago, to speed up the pressure washing I bought a used karcher patio head for my K2, will also use on block paving, for £25 it was a good buy
Thanks Ryan. I didn't even know that existed 👍🏻
Thank you so much. I followed your instruction. My deck looks great like new.
Great work. Really glad to hear that. Thanks for letting me know.
love the video, just about to do this myself. Am actually going to use my massive drywall sander to sand the decking though, should be way faster than using the orbital. I find sanding is the best way to get the deck back to original condition
Good timing on this one Charlie! Pleased you've ALSO done a clip on the perennial question of 'which way up to install decking .... which I'd missed until I wrote this comment the first time ... ahem. Thanks again ;)
Thanks Nick. Yes presumably you've seen the vid bit.ly/3gmCMmE The comments below it are well worth reading and if you can't decide which way up because you've got grooves on both sides, lay them so the heart of the grain faces out so that when the board cups, it cups downwards if that makes sense.
@@CharlieDIYte it does! Thanks. Great vids, need to catch up on the back catalog!
Is nothing is going to beat ronseal great video Charlie happy Sunday.
Thanks mate. Good to hear from you 👊🏻
What an excellent video, which is concise and informative. Just about to clean and oil my deck so this has been very useful. Thanks Charlie
Thanks so much Natasha. Really glad you found it useful and best of luck with the deck refurb. Just did mine yesterday!
Have just completed day 3 of my task! Have scrubbed, applied preserver and just completed first coat of oil. 2nd coat tomorrow and then mission complete 👍
thanks for the video Charlie, very thorough and beautifully explained
Thanks, I really appreciate that 👊🏻
Superb review, best DIY channel on YT ❤
Incredibly in-depth demo and review, thank you. I was searching for "how to clean a deck using an electric brush", and this video covered it all. Question: Is there such a thing as an electric cleaning brush, but much larger, one that vibrates rather than rotates? I'm resisting using a brush on a pole because have recently had a hernia op and don't have the core muscle strength.
Watched your guide today and purchased the Barrettine oil. Came up wonderful. Thank you 🙏
Glad to hear it Paul. Thanks for letting me know 👊
Great video Charlie, and thanks for the shout out!
Thanks Ashley. Yes it made me chuckle, your comment 👊🏻
Thanks Charlie give me some great tips as oiling decking soon, great video.
Thanks Kevin. Glad you found it useful 👍🏻
Great video. I agree that the Screwfix oil is pretty good. Lasts around a year. Previously I used Owatrol Deks Olje D1
which is very good and lasts a couple of years but expensive at aorund £90 for 2.5 litres.
Thanks Pete. The consensus amongst UA-cam mates is the Osmo is overpriced and doesn't really work.
An extremely useful video Charlie! I wish I had seen this before embarking on using Osmo last year, it has weathered so badly that my brand new deck (built June 2021) needs to be completely sanded back and re-done as soon as we have the weather for it. I will be using the Manns UV oil this time around.
Sorry to hear that Scott. Osmo should have been great. Why d'you need to strip it back? Can't you nourish it will another coat of Osmo?
@@CharlieDIYte if I could share pictures they’d speak a thousand words. The heavy traffic areas as well as some others where the plant pots have been (albeit on pot feet) have suffered and now look grey and worn. I used a base coat of their UV oil, and then a top coat of Osmo anti slip.
My deck is the “unconventional” type with grooves face down and smooth boards up. To me, a 7-8month life span for a treatment speaks either of a bad batch of oil, my boards not being aged enough before application or maybe it was too hot on the days I did it.
Thanks
Such a good video and I’ve watched a lot.
I’m almost enthusiastic about tackling the job.
Thanks David. Definitely worth doing. It'll make a massive difference 👊
just spent 128 quid on that websight on all the products recommended, wish me luck, im going to follow it
good results😃😃
I've done a little video on the No-Nonsense Pine. I'm very happy with it. I've subscribed to your excellent channel, thank you.
Thanks buddy, really appreciate the sub. Yes, I don't think there's much wrong with that No Nonsense oil 👍🏻
Top vid full of good information can’t wait till next one
Thanks so much, mate 👊🏻
@@CharlieDIYte I’m subscribed as well bud 👍
@@Buddygaming8229 Can't thank you enough for that, mate. Hope you're enjoying the weekend. Thanks for watching the vid 👍🏻
hi charlie really helpful and comprehensive video. Wish i had seen before purchasing stuff.
Few things
1. I applied using Barentine deck reviver using a wickes broom. It works fairly well
2. some decks have algae as well. Should wood reviver be applied before or afterwards
3. 1 question: Can Barrettine Anti-Slip Decking Oil be applied on top of Barrettine Decking Oil?
I have yellow balau decking and was recommended Owatrol Seasonite for the first year then their Textrol. Great stuff but super pricey!
That's for sharing that. Yes, I have some Olwatrol oil I used on a steel planter I recently had made - you might have seen it in the video. I wasn't aware they do decking oils until someone else mentioned this, but I suspect it's the best of the lot, particularly for hard wood decks.
I’ve bought the lot from that website. Can’t wait to get started - cheers for the advice….
Good work mate. Well worth all the effort. 👌
The issue of water based products being called oil is the same here in Australia where the UV can be very high in the Northern Territories. Here is a clip from a popular one in Oz: "Intergrain UltraDeck® Timber Oil is a long lasting, high performance, water based coating designed to enhance the natural colour of all exterior timber". At least they state the facts. What I have learnt from using pretty much all solutions is to give the original container and the tray/bucket a good shake or stir as the solids just settle at the bottom.
Thanks Brian. It's cynical marketing, isn't it. Yes the shaking issue reinforces the benefit of it being in a tin you can open, rather than a rectangular can but obviously it's cheaper to ship in a rectangular can.
Hi I use Smith and Allen oil it's excellent and got 20 litres for £50 great value and works a treat.
Thanks, that's great to know!
Great video. I need to revive my aging and previously wood stained decking. Whether I can oil it will depend on if I can remove the previous paint. One thought though, if all wood even treated needs care and maintenance, eg sheds fencing decking, what's to stop the frame of the decking underneath rotting whilst the top looks nice. It's still exposed to moisture but I guess not UV. Would it be worth putting something like creocote on the before laying the boards? And even the underside of the boards for that matter...? The same could be said for the underside of a shed... This would be if you really wanted to care for it and have it last as long as possible.
Hi Charlie I just found you today. I will go through your videos . Regarding the oil decking You made it clear also I have to thank you first how honest you are. I can tell you to do your best to get good results for your community!! I just built pergola with decking around 3x3m. I would like to share the photos with you if you don't mind because I need advice on how to put a poly carbon sheet on top!? Regards. Ali
Very useful video to get the landscape of available products and techniques 👍 my own experience: very happy with the Mann decking oil, it's a proper oil, not like the water based Ronseal "coloring (varn)(rubb)ish" I was using before. Day and night, I am sorry but water based products are not quite there yet, a long way to go. Osmo telescospic pole: pole broken in less than 5 minutes, there must be much better out there for the price. Barrettine Mould & Mildew cleaner: does a okay job, but is very expensive for what it is - some diluted sodium hypochlorite for swimming pool patios will do a better job for much less money. In any case, no matter the tools, products and techniques, maintaining a deck exposed North remains a real pain in the backside...very time consuming.
Just in time for me to oil/stain new shed I started this weekend 👍🏻 I was going to use the same stain that I used on my fence so it blends in but now I know I need to seal/preserve it first
Glad to hear it. Yes, better to use a coloured oil rather than a stain I think. Less susceptible to cracking/pealing with time.
As always lots of useful information 🙂
Thanks Adam 👊🏻
On a completely different note, love your colour coordinated lav mic!
Thanks Andrew. The one that came with the mic developed a crackle. Sennheiser wanted £100 for a replacement lead but this one was from Rode at half the price and they did a white version, which is so much better 👍🏻
How about creocoat as an alternative?Great value and really good preserver for timber.
Thoroughly comprehensive & well structured video! Extremely helpful! Keep up the good work Charlie! 😊👍
Just used Ronseal decking reviver it does what it says on the tin. My decking has not bee cleaned for 2 years. This years rain has not done us any favours. I sprayed on the liquid and used a stff sweeping brush / left it for 15 mins then hosed it down. It had been covered in green algae and could see it start to lift straight away. have now run out and having difficulty in getting some more ...I guess everyone is doing the same jobs. Just need to know what is the best oil to use, but very pleaseed with the product. I also tested it on my Indian sandstone pavers and they came up a treat Happy patio decking cleaner sat back and admired it.
Good work Linda. Great stuff isn't it!
I just found Rye Oil who produce an oil-based decking oil that's quite a bit cheaper than any you listed. Haven't tried it yet but will report back in a week or so when I have. £24 for 5 litres, free delivery from Rye, Sussex.
Will be interested to hear how you get on
Really good review i was going to buy the osmo but its now going to be the manns 👍👍
Screwfix (B&Q) No nonsense is 4th but I didn’t hear a lot of negatives for the cheapest item. I’ve used it on two decks and I’m happy with it. Does sound like you were promoting osmo though.
Osmo? Not at all. I didn't use it on the deck, I went for Mann's and wasn't paid anything by anyone for doing this video. Personally, I and a lot of others think the Osmo is overpriced and overrated.
Brilliant … as always. Hugely useful. Thanks Charlie. 👍
You're welcome Howard. Thanks for the comment 👊
Another fabby video Charlie🙌🏻 Thank you
You're very welcome Nicola. Thanks for the comment and great to hear from you. 👍
I used the waterbased ronseal a year or two ago... absolutely terrible, washed out after 4 months. Used the oil based, protection and good colour latest 2 years
I'm afraid that's right. It's just not up to decking. 👍🏻
Charlie, do you have any outdoor furniture? We've got a couple of teak benches and another double seat that are too big to move inside over the winter. I've tried a few things to restore the colour/ protect the wood (teak oil, Danish oil etc) but nothing lasts over the winter. I'd be interested in your thoughts on this / advice from your viewers. Subject for another video? Please keep up the great work, Nial.
Thank you for very informative video! Do you have any recommendation on what to use if I want my decking grey? Can I actually achieve that? I have painted my decking but I believe even with ronseal but the paint came of with the scratches of garden chair. I really don't know what to do know.
Hi Charlie - the deck cleaning solution worked very well indeed. Have you put anything different under the hot tub to stop the same issues?
I am a little surprised that you didn't use Zinsser BIN - I know it is your favourite!
I was gobsmacked earlier when browsing Amazon France for Fugi/Cramer silicone tools as there is a link to your UA-cam video on How to apply Silicone - you are becoming famous in France!
Ha, you know me too well Mat. Good old Zinsser!! For the time being In going to just rely on the Lay-Z-Spa mat, and when I've got a moment I'm going to build a secondary plinth for it to sit on, with a sacrificial deck and vents around the side. That's hilarious. Teaching the French how to silicone. I bet they're not very happy about that 🤣
Osmo Review:
I decided to go for the Osmo oil to achieve higher quality and quicker drying time. Osmo supposedly offers better coverage, up to 24 sq/m per liter, which is significantly more than the rest, which would work also price-wise. However, as per the small print, if the wood is quite thirsty, you will not get that coverage. I bought the 2.5 liters thinking it would be enough for my 23 sqm 3 year old dec k, for two coats. Unfortunately, it was not enough to treat it even once. The result is good, yet now I have to buy another 2.5lt for a second coat, which significantly ups the budget.
Another parameter to consider is that while most other oils can be easily found in your nearby hardware store, Osmo is not so easy to find in physical stores, which means you will need to order it. This didn’t work for me since I wanted to apply the first coat in the morning and the second in the evening (to get it done before it started raining, so I wouldn’t have to clear and move the furniture again). So when the first coat consumed the whole tin, I couldnt just go to the store and buy another one on the day - I had to order for next day. So, you might want to order more and then return any unused product.
I have yet to apply the second coat, but so far, it looks nice. I don’t have the knowledge to compare it to other products.
The Osmo cleaning brush is worth the money - great tool to clean the deck! The oil application brush, makes application really easy.
Thank you very much for the video!
Thanks for that. When you reoil in a year's time I wouldn't bother with the Osmo. The feeling I get from reading reviews and feedback on here is that it's overpriced and doesn't perform a well as some of the competition.
thank you for the tips about to clean a badly weathered decking .
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment Pete 👍🏻
Love all your videos Charlie, always so concise, well put together and informative! Thank You.
After one year of 30 sq meters new joists & decking replaced and also over 130 sq m of tongue & grove pine shiplap cladding applied to the 15 year old rear garden function room @ cost of £11k
The natural wood look that I want to keep is now showing signs of slight decay in places (south facing) particularly. After being assured by the carpenter- builder that we don’t have to treat or do anything! I’m not so sure about that?
I’m going to take your advice and use Manns Premium UV Deck oil, or look at the Olwatrol that you mentioned later comment.
Can I ask, could use this same stuff also for the large expanse of T&G pine cladding that I would use on the decking?
Phil
Could you elaborate a bit more on how you cleaned the brush? Do I just keep it soaked in the cleaner/thinner?
Ronseal is awful avoid. I used the Barretine you recommend came up lovely. Thanks 🙏
I agree about Ronseal. Glad you liked the Barretine - great product that 👍
I used liberon , it pealed after a year. Not good performace considering its solvent based oil. Will try Manns to see if it will perform any better
Liked n subbed as have previously bought Ronseal natural decking oil for use in my existing decking n have the Ronseal ultimate decking oil ready to use in storage. Good thorough info here….thanks.
Thanks, I appreciate the sub and comment. 👍
Excellent video very informative
Thanks so much, Ronald 👊🏻
Hi Charlie, I followed your steps and I’m really satisfied with the results. I was just wondering, can I use my pressure washer to clean any dirt marks on the decking afterwards?
Try it. If the dirt was there before you oiled you might find it locks it into the deck but you can always apply a bit more after. Also you'll find you still need to reapply every 6 months or so depending on how severe the weather is on it.
Hi great video what do you think of fixmaster anti slip paint ?
I haven't tried that, Anna. I was hoping to try out the Osmo anti slip but they sent be the wrong tin. I would say though that as long as you keep it will maintained, you shouldn't need anti slip paint.
another fantastic video
Thanks Garviel. Great to hear from you mate 👊🏻
Hi Charlie. I have no decking and never likely to but that was a great review and comparison. Just wondered if the waxy types increase slip issues. Also, are there any issues with interaction of pool/tub chemicals - wondered whether that might have been a factor with your underlining degradation ? Keep up the great work. 👍
Thanks Rod. I think No to both. I've never had any chemicals from the tub spill out leak out. There's a drain off at the back. And the Osmo doesn't feel any less grippy Ryan the others. If anything more so because the wax gives it a softer feel (but I could be imagining that 😉👍🏻
Great video. Thanks Charlie. Just wondering, if you were treating wood for raised bed borders (very thick wood) what would you use? Conscious of protecting wood v not poisoning plants, veg etc.
For the internal part I'd probably treat with something like Bostik bituminous paint but you'd need to check if it is safe for the soil and plants as you say. If not, use a line but you always worry trusts going to trap moisture against the sleeper and rot it quicker. For the outside, you might check out the 2 step system I mentioned 8:32 minutes into this vid ua-cam.com/video/sCMdiWauKjQ/v-deo.html
@@CharlieDIYte thank you! Novice question, what does use a line mean? (Sorry!)
Very useful. Thank you.
I wonder if you can use these on Oak bifold doors?
Almost certainly but someone reminded me about Owatrol this morning. You might check that out bit.ly/3jJqcPS and it's specifically designed for hard wood.
So advice is to leave treated deck for 6 months before treating with oil. If decking happens to be installed in October then there is all winter for deck to go through, does this change anything? i.e. Is it best to oil regardless of the fact that oil might not be absorbed fully and will this permenantly change the oil absorbtion capability of the deck fo later applications. Thank you
I would say oil it anyway. The treatment they use these days isn't as good as it used to be so it will sink in fine.
Hi there very good information thanks just wondering there a sand like product that can be mixed through paint and oil decking to give bit more Grip have you any experience with it don’t now the name of it thanks in advance some of your followers might have tryed it Thanks in advance
Thanks Paul. Osmo do an anti slip decking oil as I think do Owatrol.
Thank you, this was very helpful.
Appreciate the work that has gone into this, excellent stuff! Will you leave your comparison board setup out in the elements for a long term test?
Yes definitely. It's always sat on the deck next to the hot tub. I'll do another vid in a year's time as I'm keen to try out Olwatrol oil which I somehow missed for this vid.
Could of done with this vid ages ago, ronseal is terrible stained my deck year later flaked off just oiled my deck few weeks ago with ronseal again time will tell how good it is
Yes let me know how you get on. I'm sure you'll be fine with the original version. I wouldn't touch any stains or water based for that reason but thanks for letting me know your experience. It will help others make the right choice 👊🏻👍🏻
Oil so much better the decking is still nice just dirty it’s went white in some places
Great video and was just the information I was after 👍🏻
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the video, just cleaned decking and thinking of getting Manns decking oil, aswell as natural the do colours. Do you think the coloured ons will be more like ronseal ie on the surface rather than soak in ?TIA.
Good question. I think you'll get more longevity than if you were to just use a stain as the idea of the oil is it should sink in (assuming it's solvent not water based).
Had the same problem Charlie and it kept reacuring so I ended up cutting a hexagon Same size of the hottub and shuttering it up with flagstones on the end as shuttering to the same hight of the decking and filling it with concrete and reattached the decking to the concrete and never looked back
What a fantastic solution David. I'll probably end up doing something similar. Why I didn't just lay flag stones in the first place is a mystery to me!! Would have been so much easier to construct too!! I'm going to build a circular, sacrificial plinth that the hot tub can sit on, with air vents round the side. Oil it to within an inch of its life now I've got so much spare oil kicking around and see how I get on with that. Not a priority right now though so maybe a job for later in the summer/ the spring. First thing I've got to do is sort out the inflatable cover which is hopeless and no longer inflates in spite of me fixing 12 leaks in it!
Two heroically stupid questions coming up: 1) What’s in the decking cleaner/reviver and could I just use warm soapy water and 2) is it a good idea to cover a deck with a tarpaulin/sheet or similar as the internet seems split on this! Thanks
Did you test water beading on the second Osmo trial piece (the one that you wiped away the excess applied oil)? I was wondering if there was a difference on how water beaded off that sample versus the sample in the table.
I've just had a go with it! I'd say it beaded slightly better than first time round but not quite as noticeably as the Manns
@@CharlieDIYte
Thank you very much for checking.
My decking is quite old i think and probably hasnt been treated in a long time. Ive power washed it and got alot of grime off but theres alao a shed on it... not sure whether i should empty it and try and move it off to also clean and treat under it. What you think?
Doesn't the shed protect it?
@@CharlieDIYte it's raised slightly so think alot of the rain gets under there and prob not drying etc.