Ronseal DR25L 2.5L Decking Restorer

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However oil can’t be stained or painted over, so if you want to change the finish you will have to strip the oil off first. Stains are also really durable against footfall. They create a tough layer over the top of the wood so they can cope with a lot of footfall. However, this layer can become slippery when wet. Again I’d go down the apply neat and pressure washer route myself. Be careful though, bleaching your boards is quite possible though when that happened to mine the wood oil brought them up beautifully again. Pros:

For the best possible results you’ll want a pressure washer but scrubbing hard works fine too. Simply dilute it down a bit if you like and spray it on with a pressure sprayer. A cautionary word that you may change the colour of your timber temporarily until you stain or oil it again. The result is normally something near new. Pros: Leave it to work for around 30 minutes, keeping an eye out for any patches that start to dry out. If this happens, re-apply on these areas. Now it’s time to apply the paint or stain. It’s best to use a roller for this, but you can use a brush for smaller areas. Many people have also used an airless sprayer with good results. Just be aware that the paint or stain will not go as far if you use this method.After 30 minutes scrape the surface with something sharp, like a paint scraper, to see if it’s worked. You should see the old coating lifting as you scrape. If not, put a bit more on and leave for another 10-15 minutes.

Give it a good scrub with a stiff brush. Scrub along the grooves and also across them to help loosen the old coating. Pour on some water and keep scrubbing. This will help lift the finish completely off. You don’t need any special skills to use them. You just need to know how to use a paintbrush, roller, or airless sprayer. Then, just follow the instructions on the product. Work in small sections and be careful, as it can be quite slippery when it’s working. It doesn’t blister or fizz but don’t worry, it’s doing the job.Before you start, you should always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for details on how to properly use the restorer.

When you compare it to the Everbuild you won’t have any issues at all with the quality. Both are up to the job of killing and loosening Algae and mould, taking a fair bit of the strain out of the process. I’ll say it again though, with volume it’s probably even more important – you could do with a jet washer to lighten the load. They’re also more slip-resistant which is important to consider if you have young children or elderly people living in your home. Annette is a qualified horticulturist and avid gardener. Her love for all things gardening started when she was a teenager. Since then, she’s tended and upgraded many gardens in the homes she’s lived in. She grows her own fruit and vegetables year round. And, she balances this by also growing many ornamental and flowering plants. Read More » Nilfisk C 125 bar Pressure Washer: ideal for garden, car, and household cleaning. Offers adjustable power levels, enough to efficient clean moderately dirty surfaces. Can gently clean soft or sensitive surfaces yet can also blast away ingrained dirt.We may earn commission from our brand partners when purchasing products through our links. Learn more. Gardening expert Fiona recommends using a garden hose rather than a pressure washer to clean the desk if you really don't want to risk causing any damage. Oil is also really durable and is easy to maintain, you just need to keep it clean and touch it up every now and then. It’s very resistant to dirt and water so doesn’t require much upkeep at all. However, when you use an oil-based stain, you’re preserving the natural look of the wood. So basically, the natural beauty of the grain will show through. This is like a varnish. It will coat the wood and prevent moisture from penetrating it. You’ll also get a wide range of colors to choose from. However, this product is highly flammable, so you need to be extra careful until it’s fully dry. It also has an unpleasant smell that tends to linger.