Treating deck boards

[PA452]

What's your preferred solution for treating deck boards?

I have a PJ 16' landscape utility; the website describes the deck as 2" treated Canadian spruce pine fir. In searching around, I see used motor oil seems to be somewhat popular. I have plenty of that, so considering applying a light coat to my deck.

 

[goeduck]

A lot of people use used motor oil, some use patio deck oil. I need to try to save an older deck and needed to research this subject myself.

 

[hslogger]

Used motor oil , diesel, yeah but......... come rainy season, yo'deck is gonna be a bit slippery,nasty if it is a tilt. A gallon or two of decent wood stain never hurt nobody.

 

[jaxs]

+1 on motor oil being super slick with dew or rain on it. I use "Wolmanized"lumber and couldn't be happier. Wolmanized lumber has a plastic tag that say's Wolmanized stapled to the end of every board. If you have a sawmill nearby,have them cut 1.5" boards from white oak.

 

[goeduck]

I have been on a few used motor oil decks and with the usual dirt, they were not really slick. I agree with a clean wet oiled deck could be a pain.

 

[coobie]

Diesel & motor oil for me.

 

[Stimw]

Used motor oil and mix it with mineral spirits or diesel fuel about 50/50.
I also use this mix on the bottom of treated posts that are going in the ground as a back up.

 

[Navvet]

Boiled linseed oil mixed 50/50 with mineral spirits. Spray a light coat with a deck sprayer, let sit for a day and repeat. Beautiful finish that lasts.

 

[CADplans]

I would put nothing on it, and enjoy the treated wood for 15 years,,

then,,,,,

flip the boards over, and enjoy the "new" boards for 15 more years,,

I hate the treatments on wood, compared to untreated wood.

Right now, my wife is trying to talk me into turning over the 2X6 treated boards on our home's deck.
underneath the boards look like brand new,,, at 30 years old.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I use diesel and used motor oil and my deck has always soaked it up good and hasn't been slick or nasty after a few weeks out in the Florida sun.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I have used, used oil on trailer decks in the past, no more though. I just hate it for all the reasons already given and also, if you put enough on to do some good, it get's on everything for quite a while.

I'm going to put some deck stain on my new trailer...

SR

 

[RalphVa]

We followed our handyman's recommendation and put a stain on. It's more like a paint. Really regret doing it. It's treated wood. It does not need protection.

Some of the boards actually need replacing already (after only about 6 years). Been thinking about turning the boards over with bare sides out. If they get discolored, just blast them with the power washer.

Ralph

 

[AWSubie]

I recently sprayed Helmsman Spar Urethane on my new 20 foot trailer. The only reason I used it is because a dog house project I had tried it on 10 years ago still looked good, so I figured I'd give a go on the trailer boards. Time will tell...

 

[Redlands Okie]

Boiled linseed oil mixed 50/50 with mineral spirits. Spray a light coat with a deck sprayer, let sit for a day and repeat. Beautiful finish that lasts.

Works well. Board deck must be dry to work best. Make sure materials are warm when mixing them and applying. 40% linseed and 60% mineral spirts will work also if its to thick. Linseed oil is a common carrier in some deck stains, soaks in well. None of the pigments or stuff to peel of like some solid stains.

Translucent deck stain next good choice if need be. Not solid deck stain.

 

[hslogger]

Okie's formula works real well for wood handled hand tools too. I wipe down all my stuff every year or every other year as needed. The big difference is having nice smooth finishes on shovels and picks when you don't have gloves on, and it really does add to the life of the handle. This includes wheelbarrow handles, shovels, picks, rakes, hammers, axes, mauls, etc.

 

[goeduck]

Good reminder. I tend to forget wood handles on outdoor tools.