Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling 2Aug 29, 2013 3:05 pm http://camdenbuild.blogspot.com.au/ by invite only please pm me Re: How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling 5Aug 29, 2013 3:33 pm http://camdenbuild.blogspot.com.au/ by invite only please pm me Re: How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling 7Aug 31, 2013 11:44 am Are you hosing it everyday? Re: How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling 8Aug 31, 2013 5:49 pm Not hosing it at all actually. Mind you, we did get a lot of rain not long after it was put down. I reckon it would have been just about ready to be oiled or stained - except - we have now decided to replace the old deck to match the new (new deck was an extension to an existing deck), so we will give this new section of deck (being completed this weekend) a few weeks to settle in and then treat them both together. (And then can't wait to get our new outdoor dining setting on order ). We don't have a roof on our pergola though - it is out in the elements (and in melbourne ). Depending on how much rain we see over the next week or two (but lovely spring weather is in the air) we might hose down this new section just to catch up to the first section - and, some of this new section is under a deep eave so won't get as much rain. If you are still getting a lot of bleeding, maybe let it sit a bit longer?? HHCIB Re: How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling 9Sep 02, 2013 9:45 pm Try the Flood system. No I don't work for them but I have used it on my decks. The first part of the system is the Powerlift treatment which removes tannins. The problem with letting a deck weather is that you'll tend to get bird crap, stains, mud, footprints, food stains etc on the deck, which means you'll need to sand it before oiling it anyway. My opinion is, why not just use Powerlift (or Napisan, much the same thing), get it clean, prep it and then oil it - my preference is water based but not Aquadeck, I have found that it doesn't handle recoating particularly well - and I've used it on my spa, garden furniture and also tested it on my deck before going with the Flood Spa 'n Deck system. I wouldn't stress about tannin bleed. Why not just get the deck coated and start enjoying it? Re: How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling 10Sep 02, 2013 10:05 pm Thanks for the replies they're really helpful. I'm quite anxious to get it finished sooner rather than later so all the advice is really appreciated! Can you get the flood system from Bunnings? We purposely chose boards that weren't too 'red' because we have timber doors that are a more orange wood so I'm thinking they won't bleed as much as the really deep coloured ones? How do you prep before oiling? And how do I clean it with napisan? Just put it in a bucket and mop? Do I rinse? Also what's the best method to oil it? Sorry about all the questions... Here's a couple of pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling 11Sep 02, 2013 10:31 pm OK first things first... Bunnings don't sell Flood, but if you go to their website (search for Flood spa 'n deck) there's a dealer locator there. Specialist paint shops sell it, that's where I got it from. Website is floodaustralia.net They use a 3 stage system, which is required for their warranty. Stage 1 is Powerlift, which basically strips away the tannins and lifts old treatments. Some people use Napisan for this instead - which I have used when low on Powerlift. They use the same active ingredient. You basically slop it on - perhaps scrub it in a bit - let it sit for a few minutes and then hose it off with a high pressure hose. Stage 2 is the cleaner/brightener - made of oxalic acid, so protect your skin if it's sensitive. Get it on the deck, scrub it in with a stiff broom, hose it off after a few minutes or so. Then, wet the hell out of the deck - totally saturated - and use a lambswool applicator to apply the first cost of Spa 'n Deck whilst the deck is still wet. Let it dry for a couple of hours, depending on how hot the weather is (avoid applying in direct sunlight). Then apply the second coat - but dry this time, not on a wet deck. Let it dry, then a third coat. You should be able to do it all in a single day if you start early. My deck is about 35 square metres, give or take a bit. I got it all done in less than a day. If you don't have a high pressure washer, now's the time to get one - you don't need anything fancy - just a basic one will do. All of the oil manufacturers, whether it be Flood, Cabot's, Feast Watson, Sikkens etc have different shades, and I would strongly recommend getting hold of some samples and applying them to a spare piece of timber before deciding on the colour. I know this only too well - my deck is spotted gum and I was going to apply the jarrah tint. Luckily I ended up getting hold of the jarrah, merbau and walnut tints and the boss ended up selecting walnut - got to keep the boss happy. Anyway they're just my hints and tips - I'm not a pro, but I have a lot of timber in my backyard including a spotted gum deck, a western red cedar spa, 10 seat teak table and chairs, jarrah garden bench seat and a western red cedar shed. I must admit that I am not a big fan of Aquadeck, as I have found it difficult to reapply 12 month down the track when it needs recoating... So I didn't use it on my deck. Flood Spa 'n Deck isn't cheap, but it does have a warranty. I've also heard good things about the newer Feast Watson treatment too. Once the cleaning has been done, applying the oil is actually really satisfying and relaxing - just you and the deck, watching it colour up before your eyes. Re: How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling 12Sep 02, 2013 10:41 pm That sounds like a great product.. My only concern is the 'stripping' product, bit nervous I might accidentally splash it on my timber doors... Re: How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling 13Sep 02, 2013 10:59 pm selina2106 That sounds like a great product.. My only concern is the 'stripping' product, bit nervous I might accidentally splash it on my timber doors... I've got timber doors over the deck entrance, and timber skirting around the doors which meet the deck - no dramas at all, because it's not a paint stripper. It just lifts sealers, oils and dirt off the surface. Re: How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling 14Dec 15, 2014 4:05 pm Hi all, Trying to resurrect an old thread to answer my deck question. I've just had a merbau deck built in my (undercover) alfresco area. I was going to oil it over the weekend, but was too busy doing the retic. I accidentally knocked a full glass of icy water on my fresh deck and now it's stained! I'm freaking out, I don't know how to get rid of it. Do I wet it all, then let it dry? Is there a cleaning product I should use prior to oiling? I'm thinking napisan should suffice and it's fairly cheap. I've purchased Cabot's natural oil. Deck is about 19 sqm. Thanks Hi, as per the subject. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best value decking oil (Bunning is close to where I live) for a treated pine deck? 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