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Decking oil

kateborthwick85ajgmTEQpkateborthwick85ajgmTEQp Posts: 5
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Just used ronseal ultimate decking oil, colour natural, on new deck (left it 6mths first). Really don't like colour now it's been done, too yellowy, and wished I'd used a clear option. Anyone tried successfully to get it back to light colour so I can perhaps start again?
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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    If it is just oil I think you'll find the colour will fade as it weathers over winter.   Then, next spring you can either clean it with a pressure washer or else hire a sanding machine to remove the crud from winter and then, when clean and dry, use a clear oil.

    The grain should come up lovely and without added colour. 
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • kateborthwick85ajgmTEQpkateborthwick85ajgmTEQp Posts: 5
    Thank you for that, wasn't sure if it would weather in one season. Cheers
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    A lot will depend on what winter brings but a pressure wash will certainly weather it as will a sander.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I think it's best left to weather and then you can do something different. It's surprising how quickly winter weather lifts and removes these treatments. Unfortunately, they're often quite yellowy when they say natural. I can understand how it looks a bit unpleasant. 
    I'd use a stiff brush [and a bit of soapy water]  rather than a pressure washer though, if you want to give it a helping hand. It's  gentler on the wood grain.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • kateborthwick85ajgmTEQpkateborthwick85ajgmTEQp Posts: 5
    Thanks, I did wonder if soapy water might be answer given it's oil. Appreciate feedback from everyone
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    You only need a tiny wee drop in a bucket @kateborthwick85ajgmTEQp  :)
    I used to do that with my decking, just to give it a clean after winter weather. It removes all the bits and pieces of general debris without doing too much damage. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • kateborthwick85ajgmTEQpkateborthwick85ajgmTEQp Posts: 5
    Thanks, it's worth a shot I think
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    It depends how big is the expanse of decking I suppose and whether you need to scrub on hands and knees or have a good stiff brush head with a long handle.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I just did it with a sweeping brush - good sturdy bristles. I didn't give it too much welly, but I was well used to using a brush in my previous work life  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • kateborthwick85ajgmTEQpkateborthwick85ajgmTEQp Posts: 5
    Thanks for posts. Reasonably large area 3m x 8m
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