The three finishes that seemed to provide the best moisture protection were cutek extreme followed by cabot australian timber oil natural and sun frog deck sealer.
Cutek decking oil review.
I contacted cutek directly to find where i could purchase the stain in calgary and they passed on the only store that carried it the deck store.
Cutek extreme is a full synthetic oil based wood protection system that penetrates into the wood where it works to control moisture from within.
Cutek proclean cleans brightens and restores wood surfaces back to the appearance of new timber.
Based on our testing our overall first choice for a wood deck finish is cutek extreme thanks to its easy application good color retention and moisture protection and.
The best suited oil for your deck will depend on your deck s usage the amount of exposure to the elements the type of oil previously applied and what species of wood it is made from.
Keep wood looking great for years with cutek cd50 wood oil.
It resists water from the inside out so it s perfect for outdoor applications on natural and thermally.
The best decking oil will nourish and protect your deck from weather extremes while showing off the natural beauty of the wood.
Oil based are easier to apply in warmer to hot temps.
Cutek and sikkens dry slower normally re coat after 24 48 hours.
Darker tinted coatings last longer but can be more challenging to get an even finish.
In addition it is exceptional at removing stubborn stains such as tannins resin fungal algae stains green cca stains oil and grease surface greying and many other chemical stains that may destroy the natural beauty of wood.
Advanced timber and engineered wood protection.
This high performing wood protection oil has been formulated by experts to control moisture and minimise warping cupping and splitting making your project last longer.
The deck store employees were very helpful when i phoned to ask if they had any colour samples to look at or to take home cutek extreme comes in 11 colours clear plus 10 colour tones.
This unique timber protection system can be applied as a clear oil which fades in the sun to a natural silver patina or applied with any of our 10 colourtones added to enhance and maintain the freshly oiled look of your timber.
Lightly tinted coatings show the grain more are easier to apply evenly but are less durable.
Two examples we recommend are cutek cd 50 and intergrain natures timber oil.
The cutek difference it reduces splitting and cupping with no lap marks drips or runs.