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For 30 modular decking
squares (just over 30
square metres) you'll need
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Any new timber that will
be subject to the
lelements must
at least four litres of
timber prep solution
and four litres of stain
for each coat
be sealed to protect it from
deteriorating, but first it should
be exposed to the weather for
at least a month to leech out
the natural tannins, pigments
and oils. If these aren't removed,
Wet the deck using a hose,
Isweeping away pools of water
2
Wearing non-slip shoes,
Zsystematically scrub the
the quality of the finish can be
compromised. An alternative
that's quicker is to treat the
timber with a prepping product
designed to activate with water,
followed by a deck cleaner to
do what the weathering does
in a couple of hours.
with a stiff-bristled broom. Pour the
solution into the boards, then
prep solution into a bucket to brush rinse off thoroughly with a hose.
it liberally over the boards, applying Tip: Use the hose to mist over the
a thick coat and leaving it for 15
minutes. Tip: Work backwards,
standing on the un-prepped
decking to avoid slipping.
deck to keep it damp throughout
the preparation and cleaning
process, wetting the boards again
before applying the cleaner.
4
In a bucket, mix one part
cleaning solution with four
parts water and scrub it thoroughly dispersed, directing the wash away
over the damp decking with the
Hose off the solution until
"the soda-like bubbles have
TOOLS & MATERIALS
DIY toolkit
from structures or plants, then
- Safety equipment
(eye protection and
stiff-bristled broom. Leave the
brush off excess water and leave
to dry completely. Sweep the deck
with a dry broom to remove any
residual dirt. Tip: After cleaning,
treated pine will look lighter and
solution for 20 minutes, keeping
non-slip shoes)
"Hose with adjustable
the deck damp by misting over
any patches that begin to dry out.
nozzle
Note: Water activates the solution
Stiff-bristled broom
to remove the tannins.
more even in colour.
- Buckets
- Timber prep product
Deck cleaning solution
Painter's tape
Deck sealer or stain
- Paint stirrer
- Medium-width
1 Good Times 1113mm x 555mm treated
paintbrush
pine modular decking panel, $81 each,
I/N: 8451230. 2 Holman multi function
- Lambswool applicator
with extension pole
spray gun with thumb control, $24,
I/N: 3111081. 3 UNi-PRO 230mm lambswool
applicator with extension pole, $16.36,
I/N: 1670779. 4 Oates 'Workshop' medium
stiff poly broom head, $28, I/N: 0064610.
5 Cabot's 'Deck Clean' exterior timber
cleaner, $42.90/4L, I/N: 1521477. 6 Cabot's
"Deck & Exterior' water based timber stain Paint stain around the edges of the
in Beach House Grey, $103/4L, I/N: 1520191.
7 Gardena 'HighFlex' 13mm x 30m fitted
garden hose, $9290, I/N: 3120802. 8 Cabot's the boards with a brush. Tip: For
New Timber Prep, $56.90/4L, I/N:
1520593. Some products are not available
at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
Mask around posts, steps and
Salong walls with tape. Stir the
Apply the stain with a
Olambswool applicator, working
stain to disperse pigments for an
quickly along three boards at a
even colour and pour into a bucket. time, using a sweeping motion
and working backwards to avoid
deck and seal the exposed ends of walking on the wet stain. Leave
to dry for two hours, then repeat
to apply a second and third coat.
Leave the deck to dry for a day
access to the decking end-grain,
paint the fascia separately and
attach it after sealing the deck.
before walking on it.
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