How to prepare your deck:
Before you get started coating...Let's Prep!
New Timber
How to prepare new timber:
- Allow your new timber to weather for 4-6 weeks before applying.
- Ensure your deck is clean and ready to go with Feast Watson Woodclean.
- Sand the surface lightly to remove any raised grain for the best results for your deck. And remember, remove any leftover dust before coating!
Weathering Timber
How to prepare weathered timber:
- Ensure your deck is clean and ready to go with Feast Watson Woodclean.
- For best results, sand your timber slightly to remove any deteriorations. Make sure to remove all left over sand before coating!
Already Coated Timber
How to prepare previously coated timber:
- If your deck already has stain or oil, don't worry. Check if your surface is ready by sprinkling water onto your deck:
- if the water absorbs into the timber - you're good to go!
- if the water beads, you will need to let your deck further weather, or if you don't want to wait, you can either sand or strip your deck back to bare timber.
Painted or Varnished Timber
Do you have a painted or varnished surface?
Before coating, you must bring your timber back to bare timber by stripping or sanding your deck.