Why Oil is Better Than Paint When it Comes To Deck Rejuvenation.

Using paint to protect your decking seems like such a great option. It’s one or two layers that completely cover the surface of the deck and keep the water out.

Here’s the thing, when you paint the boards on your deck, you can never get to the underside of the boards or in a lot of cases, you can’t paint the sides of the boards properly either.

This means that these surfaces aren’t protected from the rain and the harsh sun and will eventually become damaged, then rot away or split…

You may be thinking, “yeah but the underside isn’t directly exposed to the rain, won’t it be ok?”

Here’s the thing, water runs through the deck to the ground below, then water vapour can rise from beneath the deck, and then the bottom, unprotected side of the boards will absorb this moisture.

Guess what happens next???

The board absorbs the moisture all the way through and brings it to the surface… right under your perfect paint job… Next you’ll start to get bubbles, splits and chips which simply means… your paint will peel off from the surface of your deck and you’ll have an ugly deck in need of sanding…

One of the best ways to protect your decking is by using a high quality decking oil.

The reason oil is better than paint is simple. When you apply oil to your decking boards, it actually absorbs deep into the surface of the board. This prevents moisture from absorbing in through the bottom, and stops it from making its way to the surface of the board.

So, paint sits on the surface, whereas, oil penetrates deep into the timber.

Paint will eventually peel and split… decking oil is going nowhere… it’s sitting deep into the timber.

Hopefully I’ve convinced you that using decking oil is a superior way to protect your deck…

But there’s something to remember…

You Can’t Oil a Previously Painted Deck

Any paint that’s left on the surface will be highlighted once you use oil, and your deck will look ugly and patchy. Any area with paint still on it will stop the oil from absorbing into the surface of the timber and will leave it exposed to the weather

There’s a couple of things you should do before you oil your deck:

1. If you have a previously painted deck with a flaky, peeling surface, you should first scrub your deck with a paint stripper, then follow it up with a pressure clean and give it a good sanding…
2. If your decking has been oiled in the past then you could simply give it a good clean and oil it again…

Once the paint is all off and the deck is clean, you’re ready to apply a couple of coats of decking oil.

You’ll have a better looking deck and it’ll stay protected for longer.

Thanks for reading my article and listening to what I have to say. As a thank you, I would like to offer you something special…

I have a special assessment process that I call my “Deck Rejuvenation Audit”

How it works is, I come out to your home and I assess the condition of your decking and run through the following checklist.

1. Are any boards soft, rotten or breaking apart?
2. Are there surface cracks and splits? Have they gone right through the board?
3. What is the condition of the current surface coating: is it patchy or is it flaking?
4. What is the coating? Oil or Paint?
5. Is there no coating currently on the decking? Is it grey in colour?
6. Is the deck new or old?
7. How long has it been exposed to the elements?
8. Is there mold and stains?

Then I put together a quote based on the condition of your deck combined with what you tell me you want…

But, I’d also like to make you a special offer…

If you call me out to perform my “Deck Rejuvenation Audit” and you decide to go ahead and use my services, I have two bonuses for you…

Bonus 1.

Free Six Month Maintenance Clean:

Once your deck has been restored properly, you’ll want to make sure it stays that way. That’s why I recommend cleaning your deck every six months and re-oiling at least once a year.

Here’s what I’ll do… Six months after I’ve restored your deck, I’ll come back and give your deck a free scrub and clean. I’ll remove all of the dirt and grime that eat away at the surface of your deck. While I’m there, I’ll assess your deck and make sure the protective coating I’ve applied is still holding up and doing it’s job.

Bonus 2.

8 Week Payment Plan:

For a lot of people, getting your deck restored is a big investment. I’ve come across a lot of people who opt for a cheap, inferior deck restoration just to keep the cost down. The truth is, a cheap, faulty deck restoration will actually cost you more in the long run. It won’t be long before you’ll have to get your deck sanded back and recoated because it’s flaky and patchy.

To reduce the impact that price has on your decision to get your deck done properly….

Here’s what I offer:

You pay 50% of the quoted price upfront, then you pay the balance each week, split up over 8 weeks.

And before you ask, there’s no interest on these payments. It won’t cost you any extra…

Here’s what you need to do to get your free Deck Audit and bonuses…

Call me (Jason) on 0466183548 to book in your free Deck Audit, or you can fill out the following form…

I’ll come out and perform my Deck Audit, then present you with a fixed price quote, along with the two bonuses, the Free Six Month Maintenance Clean and the 8 Week Payment Plan.

My number again: 0466183548

I look forward to speaking with you soon,

Sincerely,

Jason

Deck Staining Melbourne