Ultimate Protection Decking Oil Dark Oak 5L Ronseal

Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Oil nourishes decking while giving it a beautiful natural finish. It’s tough against changeable weather conditions and can cope with general wear and tear. It also lasts twice as long as other decking oils.

• Lasts twice as long as standard decking oils
• Rainproof in 90 minutes
• Protects from scuffs and scratches
• Restores wood oils lost through weathering
• Stops wood from greying and splitting

How to use Ultimate Protection Decking Oil

Before You Start

The oil works its magic on dry days when the temperature is above 10°C. Make sure your decking is completely dry before you apply it too.

How to prepare decking for oiling

Untreated, weathered decking

Untreated decking is really easy to prepare. All you need to do is use a restorer to bring out the natural colour of your deck. This will also help the oil adhere to the surface better.

Previously treated decking

1. Use decking cleaner to remove dust, grease, oil, mildew and algae.
2. If you notice any patches that are loose, peeling or flaking you will need to remove them otherwise your oil will be patchy. Use decking stripper to completely remove the top layer and take it back to the bare wood.
3. Protect bare ends with grain protector to prevent moisture from seeping in.
4. If your deck has been previously oiled, don’t try to cover a dark oil with a lighter colour. You’ll need to strip it first using our Decking Stripper.

New wood

1. Most new decks come with a bit of waterproofing protection. This could stop the oil from sticking. To avoid this, give your new deck a good scrub with our Decking Cleaner & Reviver. Alternatively, leave it to weather for six months.
2. Rinse thoroughly with water, ideally with a pressure washer.
3. To check if any pre-treatment is remaining, sprinkle some water on the deck and see if it beads.
4. If it doesn’t bead, you’ll be ready to put on the oil. If it does then you’ll have to clean it again until the water stops beading.
5. Allow the wood to dry thoroughly before applying the oil.

Application

1. Give the can a shake continuously for a couple of minutes. Pour the oil into a suitable container and dip in your brush or applicator pad. Check you’re happy with the colour. Find a small hidden patch of wood and try it. Remember, the shade label is only an indicator of the colour.
2. Start in the furthest corner, brushing along the length of the boards. Work on 3-4 boards at a time so you don’t get any overlap marks.
3. You’ll need to put on 2 coats. Leave 4 hours between each coat. After 24 hours you’ll be able to get your furniture out and use the deck.
4. If you get any oil on yourself, wash it off with warm soapy water.

And that’s it! Your decking is now oiled and healthy.

Aftercare

Cleaning
Regularly cleaning your decking will not only keep it looking good, but it’ll keep it in a good condition too. Use a stiff brush to remove dirt, grime, dust, algae, mildew and anything else that ruins the aesthetics of your deck.

Repairs
Repairing your deck is really easy and doesn’t take much effort. Just sand down the damaged area and apply a coat of the oil and your decking will be good as new.

Technical Specification:
Usage: Exterior on ridged or smooth hardwood and softwood decking
Coverage: Up to 8m² per litre
Dry time: 24 hours, but rainproof in 90 minutes
Coat time: Four hours
Number of coats: 2
Finish: Matt
Durability: Long-lasting protection against weather, splitting and greying
Application: Brush or decking pad
Base: Water
VOC: Low