How to remove mould on new tallowwood deck?

Question

this deck was just finished yesterday. There is no sealing applied. And overnight this black has appeared. It is not raised and mostly seems to be in the timber.

What should I do? I don’t want the whole lot to end up like this

EricL · Answer

Hello @Coolaholigah

Thank you for sharing your question about your decking panels. I suggest having a quick look at this discussion - How to remove black stains on timber deck? by @zobarks. There is no need to worry as there are explanations as to why the stain appeared on your decking panels. Plus, the best part is that it can be washed away using Cabot's 2L New Timber Prep and then followed by Cabot's 1L Deck Clean.

Here are some handy guides:

* How to clean a deck 
* How To Oil Your Deck 
* How To Choose Decking Oil, Paint Or Stain

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

Coolaholigah · Answer