Clean deck before oiling?

Hi,

I have a new merbau deck, about six weeks old, that has just been power washed.

Do I need to use a cleaner before oiling it, or can I just go straight to the oil?

Thanks much,


Dorothy

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Originally Posted by dorothyn

Hi,

I have a new merbau deck, about six weeks old, that has just been power washed.

Do I need to use a cleaner before oiling it, or can I just go straight to the oil?

Thanks much,


Dorothy

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Washing with Oxalic Acid or Deck Wash is recommended. Most of the commercial preparations contain oxalic acid.
Cheers

yeah what he said.

Also I heard you should let it stand a while to let the gums come out.

Love the Beer truck!

You could wait for up to 6 mths if you wanted to but wash just before you oil it. Minimum wait is 8 weeks with some hosing to wash the tannins through look at the timber underneath and feel is is it sticky and oily ? If yes it's not ready yet.

This very question was discussed a few weeks ago.

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=36736

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Originally Posted by meerkat

yeah what he said.

Also I heard you should let it stand a while to let the gums come out.

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Hey Meerkat pass me one o' those beers...this flooring is hot bloody work mate...make it 2 'n have one fer your good self... :)

Thanks Guys. I've gotten conflicting information elsewhere, so appreciate the clear direction.

Cheers,


Dorothy

PS I'll check out the other threads referenced.

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Originally Posted by dorothyn

Thanks Guys. I've gotten conflicting information elsewhere, so appreciate the clear direction.

Cheers,


Dorothy

PS I'll check out the other threads referenced.

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Hi Dorothy

How did you go with your deck? I have a deck built out of the same timber and I am about oil it in the next few weeks. Did the oil bring out the deep red colour in your deck? I would like to use the easiest, quickest and most effective product to complete this job.

HarryB