How to oil a new deck?

[DIYImpressions]

Hi Team, I built my Mebau deck 24sqm last year. Now I am planning to oil it for the first time. I need to maintain the natural look. Please advise the steps to follow. Below are some pictures. The deck is facing maximum sunlight. Thank you

[DIYImpressions]

@MitchellMc Thanks to you and Eric. You guys are always so helpful.

Once the deck is fully cured, I'll take some nice photos and will write complete project details along with tips so other members can benefit.

Regards,

[MitchellMc]

Our members would really appreciate that @DIYImpressions. I'm sure you've picked up some great tips and tricks along the way and have plenty of advice to share that will be of benefit.

Mitchell

[DIYImpressions]

Hi @MitchellMc @EricL 

while oil coating i stained my rendered walls though they were masked. What can i use to remove the oil stain? Also i need to remove this from deck lights. 

[EricL]

Hi @DIYImpressions 

My apologies for the late reply, I've just been in contact with the Intergrain technical team, and they've suggested starting with detergent and water in combination with a scrub brush. Since the oil is still fresh it might still come off or at least reduce its colour intensity. 

However, if there are stubborn stains that refuse to go, the next product to try is Diggers Methylated Spirits - 1L in combination with a clean rag. However, please note that excessive use of the spirits will thin out and damage your painted surface. Unfortunately, using stronger cleaning chemicals means that the paint surface on your wall will get damaged. 

In regards to your deck lights, I suggest trying both methods suggested to try and get as much of the oil off its surface.   

Please remember to wear personal protection such as gloves and goggles when using cleaning chemicals. 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[BoeingFan]

I've just finished giving my old hardwood deck its first coat of oil, and I learned a very important lesson: If you are not going to bother sanding back an old, existing deck to rid it of splinters, then use a roller or a brush to apply the oil. I used the sheepskin sock and now it's full of splinters and I can't wash it out to use again because I'll bleed to death 😂

[DIYImpressions]

Thank you @EricL @MitchellMc 

I was able to remove the stains with soap water. The new oil deck looks stunning. Thank you for all your help. You may want to convert this post as a project so others can benefit. 

[Jason]

Thanks for the update @DIYImpressions. It would be great if you could share some photos so members could get inspiration from your work.

Jason