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Decking

groomek · 2010-06-20 13:03:03

Looking for advice I'm trying to clean and then oil my decking.I've tried hosing and then used a deck cleaner but still can't get the grubey look to go.Would it be better to sand down the entire deck and then just apply decking oil?

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20-06-2010 2:03pm

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groomek

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Looking for advice

I'm trying to clean and then oil my decking.I've tried hosing and then used a deck cleaner but still can't get the grubey look to go.Would it be better to sand down the entire deck and then just apply decking oil?

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#2 20-06-2010 2:36pm
Evolute

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That would be the best plan if you get a heavy duty sander it will get the grubey look off it.
I would say it will take more then one coat of oil if you sand it though.
Just keep applying the deck oil until your happy with the colour

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#3 20-06-2010 3:39pm
groomek

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Cheers for that

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#4 20-06-2010 10:14pm
Lynfo

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We have the same problem with the decking, but we're going to try powerwashing it first, it will hopefully lift some of the more stubborn dirt.

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