Cabot Stains - Australian Timber Oil
Hi Everyone, For my new deck, I purchased some Cabot Stain (Australian Timber Oil) samples that Cabot kindly provides. And, I have to admit that I like the variety of colors. At this point, I am not applying anything to my new deck. But, I want to eventually stain it with something for some decent protection against the weather over time. Before I mess up my deck, I thought I would sample a color or two on some leftover deck boards. After having stained a few leftover deck boards, I have to admit that the boards appearance looks a bit dull. Meaning, there is NO shine and the oil seems quite thin. The colors look great though! So a few questions: 1) After having stained with Cabot's Australian Timber Oil, am I to coat it with anything else? Perhaps something that has a thick feel to it and/or provides a glossy sheen? 2) How many times should a stain be applied to a deck? Is one pass over the deck fine? Or would I need to do a few applications after it has dried? 3) If everyone says that I only need to apply the stain and am done, is there anything I CAN coat it with to provide more protection against the weather? I guess it seems that if I use my finger nail, I could just scratch the stain off. It doesn't seem like there is a thick coating to help protect the deck board after it's been stained. I'm scared that if I applied it to my deck, walking on it would rub it off after a short while. Yet, I could be completely wrong! So I am looking for advice, opinions, tips, or suggestions! Thanks! Jason #1 - no, a deck floor isn't like the hardwood in your house - you don't want a slick shiny finish, it would be too dangerous when wet. #2 - read the label, some stains have a specific recoat window. On these types of stain, after the window has closed - you need to either strip the stain or wait for it to weather off before recoating. One coat of stain is usually sufficient, you shouldn't ever need more than 2 coats. #3 - no, the deck stain is formulated for wear and exposure and doesn't need a 'clear coat' over it like interior stain does. Oil base stains generally cure the quickest, then latex with waterborne taking the longest. If the stain scratches off after one week - you've got a problem. Generally new PT wood needs somewhere between 1-6 months to dry out from the PT process before a stain is applied. I realize that this is an older post and you would have figured this out by now, but for those who are thinking of using this product, I have to say I've been very happy with it. I applied the Australian Timber Oil (Honey something color) to untreated shiplap at mu hunting cabin a couple seasons ago and it looks fantastic and is holing up strong. I just gave the timber plenty of time to dry out, then applied as per instructions on can.
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