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Hmmm, I humbly wish to disagree with you. You don't get any UV protection from a transparent oil, whereas you do from the newer acrylic products. Products such as Spa-n-deck and Intergrain Ultradeck are easily touched up and do not suffer from blistering problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by what the DECK
Cheers
Michael
Thanks for all the info - I have contacted Tom as suggested by Jim and will get him out in a month or two. By the way - the deck is all up and going and currently putting the first coat of paint on the ballustrades and hand rails - what a job!
Hi guys been following this thread. I also building a pool deck with a hardwood frame and pine decking boards (245mm * 25mm).
The last deck I build I used DWD (hardwood decking) but it sounds like this Flood Spa and Pool is the go. How do I get more information on this product. Also would it be suitable to use on the softwood deck.
thanks
Brian
For more information go to www. Floodaustralia.net go to the heading woodcare and then to Spa&Deck . You can also call the toll free number and ask to be contacted by the Qld technical advisor Tom Mcknight.
Good luck
JimJ www.restore-a-deck.com.au
Just wanted to post an update.
I called Jim and had a good chat to him, then called Tom from Flood and he made an appointment for a SATURDAY to come out and see me. He brought some product with him and gave a demo on my deck of the different products. Even brought the different coloured boards so I could make a choice of colour on my own deck!
Ordered the product in, and following the advice I have been given. Spent all morning cleaning, then the prep, then put the Cedar Spa N Deck on, and I say it's come up a million bucks! Two coats on so far, will be putting another one on tomorrow sometime. Will post pics then.
Thanks Jim for all your help - I owe you a beer or two - and for putting me into contact with Tom.
Who knows what would have happened if i'd followed my builders advice!
Heres the pics of the deck as promised, the before pics are before i'd painted the handrails, the after is with the deck done with 3 coats of Cedar Spa N Deck.
Note to self - next time stain first, paint second. Oh well no harm done - plenty of paint left!
This is exactly why the internet is awesome. A bunch of individuals coming together to help out someone in need, resulting in a great finished product.
JimJ and UteMad, (and a few others) the assistance you guys give to the masses here is absolutely fantastic. All in your own time, and without expecting anything back. :2tsup:
I have 2 questions, though. How do you go walking on the deck between coats, I assume it's ok. just need to make sure your shoes are clean??
And, can the spa-n-deck be applied onto a new quila/merbu deck, after cleaning with napisan and oxalic acid?? or does it really need to be 'weathered'??
There is not another forum like this one in the world anywhere. That what makes this forum so good. Its members are not afraid to share their knowledge.
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Originally Posted by Hoon
Hi Hoon
cheers utemad
- Yes you can walk on it between coats but with spa n deck your recoat time isn't very long so unlike oil you apply multiple coats in a day so you would have it finished in approx 2 days anyway assuming the deck isn't 100m2 or something.Jim and I coat the decks in bare feet to limit the tracking of dirt and product on the deck between coats and other reasons
- If your using spa n deck your better to use there cleaners . Powerlift first followed by prep then apply their coating.
- Yes you can do a brand new merbau deck without waiting just follow the 2 fold cleaning process and all will be good.. I don't ever wait with merbau decks for them to weather as we prefer to coat straight away if possible as i believe the finished result is better
Thankyou very much. :2tsup: