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RichardCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
a product that seems to work as it should
I have two decks, one has had Aquadeck Merbau applied in two events, each 3 years apart. North facing centra Victoria where it is utterly baked in summer and frozen often in winter. This year a second deck constructed, and first coat just applied today (11/05/20) as its above tenC. The product is terrific, I don't know if oil would be better and I don't really care. The negative comments not his site - especially using pine - SURELY you'd do a test first instead of slinging the manufacturer. Surely.
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Saied
- 2 reviews
What an amazing result
Followed the instructions to a T.
Came up amazing. Cannot recommend any product more. My brand new deck came up amazing. Stretches further than the can says. I did use all three products, deck prep, deck clean, and aquadeck.
Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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SueCentral Queensland, QLD
Aquadeck stands tough treatment
We use aqua deck on our merbau kindy veranda, it gets 2 coats at the start of the year, has about 25 kids a day being busy on it, is mopped daily & hosed occasionally. Yes by the end of the year it is showing a bit of use, but a scrub with deckclean & recoat it's as good as ever. Went to a lot of trouble to convert from the original oil finish as it didn't cope with the treatment. Our 5 year facilities inspection last year they commented that our verandas were the only ones still looking good compared to the other centres who are still using oil. Easy to use & maintain.
Purchased at M10.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Sue,
Thank you so much for your review! So happy to hear that you are happy with the Aquadeck's results and finish! ... Read more
I hope that you are pleased you moved on to a water based coating! If you need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheers - Team Cabot'sSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Dave A.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Avoid at all costs
Applied two coats after going through all the steps for treating and preparing a new deck. Used all Cabots applicators etc. After only 4 months the deck looks worn and the coating is coming up and looks terrible. Spent two days cleaning and re-sanding to apply a tradition oil that looks 100 times better. Aquadeck looks cheap and tacky in comparison.
Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$170.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Dave,
Thanks for your review. We're sorry that you weren't happy with the result of the Aquadeck. However, after 4 months - the coating should have not lifted. ... Read more
Even though you have moved on with another product, and are happy with the results, we would still like to discuss this further with you. If you could please give us a call on 1800 011 006 and quote your ticker number "278772". Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheers - Team Cabot'sSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Nathan K.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Cabot's Aquadeck - Not up to Scratch
Hi,
I have just spent over $350 and 3 to 4 days re-oiling my deck.
Followed all the instructions on the can as recommended with at least 2 hours dring time between coats.
I applied 2 coats with the recommeded lambs wool applicator and brush.
After 4-5 days some parts are still sticky and still captures foot prints???? Most disappointed!!
Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$300.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
G'day Nathan,
Thanks for your review. While it is not normal for our coatings to stay tacky for some time - it can happen. ... Read more
For a great explanation and ways to rectify take a look at this link via our website https://cabots.com.au/faqs/why-is-my-deck-still-stickytacky/ Once the stickess/tackiness has gone away and the coating has been down for more than 2 weeks, you can clean the timber with our Cabot's Everyday Deck Wash, this is designed to go hand in hand with our coatings and is non abrasive, so will not damage the coating - but it will clean and restore the coating to make the timber looking fresh in between coatings. If you would like to discuss this further with us, please give us a call on 1800 011 006 and quote your ticket number 278773 to us. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST Cheers - Team Cabot'sSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
HenrySouth East Queensland, QLD
Great product!
I have used Intergrain and Feast & Watson many times to coat my merbau decks.
On this occasion, I decided to use Aquadeck and I am very happy with the result! My decks look like new!!
Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$185.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Henry,
Thanks for your review! We're so happy that you love the result of the Aquadeck. ... Read more
Thanks for attaching those pictures - your decking looks amazing! Great work! You'll certainly be enjoying the long summer days relaxing on that beautiful deck. If you need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheers - Team Cabot'sSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Don't do it, just don't
This stuff is a light coating you apply when you cant be bothered doing a propoer job and using oil. It doesn't bring out the natural timber colour or enhance.
Purchased at Bunnings Warehouse for A$60.00.
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Misled and Disappointed
I would like to know how your Aquadeck product can be labelled an OIL?
Decking OIL that enhances and protects..............
We purchased this product but will be returning it as we want a decking oil and were misled by the label. Very disappointed.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Jane,
The Aquadeck is a water based oil, which is designed to enhance and protect your timber. ... Read more
The water based Aquadeck will last twice as long when compared to the traditional decking oils. Unlike traditional oils, the Aquadeck will also form an acrylic barrier on top of the timber which results in the coating being more durable. However, we would like to discuss this further with you. If you could give us a call on 1800 011 006, and quote your ticket number "26853" Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST Cheers Team CabotsSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
GarySouth East Queensland, QLD
- Verified purchase
Avoid at all costs
Cabots beech house grey on pine deck 2 coats, I am painter by trade (automotive) so know how to apply paint evenly and to make sure paint is correctly stirred, it is impossible to do a larger area (24sq m) and have it look good, this is NOT a stain it is a base/clear PAINT with small amount of tint in it, SO SO disappointed will have to paint my lovely timber deck with a solid color, what a total waste of effort and money, being a disability penssioner with limited income and ability this product just made my life all the more difficult, Thanks Cabots /Dulux, How about marketing your products truthfully and correctly, with no shades of grey pun intended, avoid this product at all costs, and similar water based so called stains.
Purchased in October 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$99.90.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi there Gary,
We're sorry to hear that you're not happy with the finish of the coating. ... Read more
Could you please give us a call on 1800 011 006 and quote your ticket number "263666" as we would like to discuss this further with you. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Thanks - Team Cabot'sSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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MicSydney, NSW
Would not recommend this product
Used aquadeck merbau on my brand new pine deck, and now, as other reviews have stated, I have been left with a deck that is orange and looks like a fake tan
Purchased in October 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$65.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Mic,
The Aquadeck is a lightly pigmented coating designed to enhance the Natural colour of the timber. ... Read more
Due to this we recommend the use of Oils on darker coloured timber as the light pigment in these coatings can make Treated Pine have that orange look. For Treated Pine, we generally recommend using a stain as this will change the colour of the timber, while still maintaining the look of the timbers natural grain. You mentioned you used the Merbau Aquadeck colour on your decking there is a Merbau colour available in the Deck and Exterior Stain which will make your timber look more like Merbau timber. You can move on to a stain if you wish to do so. All you will need to do is make sure that water will soak into the timbers surface before coating the timber. If you find that water will bead on the surface of the timber the existing coating is still in good condition and the timber will need to weather for a little longer before coating. If you would like to discuss this further with us, please give us a call on 1800 011 006 and we will be happy to assist you. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheers Team CabotsSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AnthonySydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- Verified purchase
Product ok, application process not
Like many, followed instructions for application and find that the recommendation of using the lambwool applicators are useless. Switched to a paint roller and got much more even application without the excess bleeding of oil into the timber crevasses. Whilst great for water areas, does not prevent your timber for damage from the elements, will go oil based preventative next time for sure. If required, use only on small decks, not large as you'll regret it :(
Purchased in September 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$140.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Anthony,
Using a roller could potentially introduce bubbles into the coating and may compromise the longevity of the coating. However, we would love to discuss this further with you, and try to h... Read more
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Destroys wood colour
Cabot needs to be clear that this product does not bring out the natural rich colours of the timber the way oil based products do. Rather, it changes and dulls the colour.
Purchased in July 2021 at Dulux Trade Centre for A$218.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Good morning,
Thanks for taking the time to review the Aquadeck. ... Read more
We would like to discuss this further with you. If you could please give our Help and Advice Team a call on 1800 011 006, and quote your ticket number: 229587 we would like to assist you. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST Cheers – Team Cabot’sSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Scott the Landscape PROThe Mallee, VIC
- 13 reviews
- 2 likes
Water based deck "oil" is NOT OIL at all
DO NOT USE WATER BASED PAINT ON YOUR DECK
It is a paint membrane, its great for indoor timber but anything that is exposed the heat/cold wet/dry cycle will split the membrane allowing water to get into the timber, eventually requiring this to be all
sanded off.
Dont believe the hype on any water based product for decks, decks need oil based coating sealer, cheaper to throw away some brushes away after re-coating the deck with oil every 6 months, than pay for the deck to be re-sanded prior to re-coating with water based product.
Go with their traditional oil finish for a five star result that will cost you less in the long term.
Purchased in June 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Happy CoupleSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Aquadeck - does what it says
On my weather worn deck I used the deck clean product and then a first coat with Aquadeck Merbau.
At first I thought it was too thin though the finish came out nicely when it had dried.
A 2nd coat the next day and it looks great.
Very happy!
Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$150.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your positive review! ... Read more
We’re so happy that you’re so happy with the finished result! Hope that you’re enjoying hanging out and entertaining on your beautifully coated Deck! If you need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST Cheers – Team Cabot’sSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Great product!!
I used merbau aquadeck oil on my new merbau timber deck.
I used the new timber prep clean followed by the Deck clean and then 2 coats of oil.
Followed directions and so far so good.
Bought all the applicators etc which cabots specify.
Looks great!!hopefully I'll get 12 months out of it before it needs recoating.
It's only been a couple of days since I did it, but barring any disasters, I will definitely use this product again
Cheers Damien
Purchased in April 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$380.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Damien,
Thank you so much for you review - glad to see you're enjoying our products, and you're happy with the results! ... Read more
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AmandaSouth East Queensland, QLD
Ruined my new Blackbutt deck
So disappointed. We chose Blackbutt specifically for our deck to be a lighter wood colour look. We were absolutely in love with it UNTIL we used Cabot’s Aquadeck in Natural. It’s so dark after one coat, even though we were told at Bunnings it would only bring out the natural wood colour. We bought all the Cabot’s deck prep/brush/bucket etc and followed exactly the Cabot’s video, and under perfect conditions! One coat abc it’s dark and tacky to touch. Totally ruined a very expensive deck!!!
Purchased in April 2021 at Bunnings.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Amanda,
Sorry to hear that you’ve had a negative experience with our Aquadeck.
We would like to discuss this further with you. ... Read more
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Stewart H NZAuckland
- 5 reviews
Aquadeck is just thin very poor quality paint.
After insuring that water did not bead on my six-month-old kwila deck I applied three coats exactly as instructed. The finished look perfect. 6 months later and the 1st bare areas of wood became obvious in strong sunlight areas and by 18 months there were patchy areas of bare wood and peeling aqua deck paint all over the place. I have now done my deck with decking oil which is surprisingly far far easier to work with with it's longer drying time and ability to rub it off any inadvertently stained woodwork or other areas. I am a Dulux fan but this product is a disgrace.
Purchased in December 2021 for A$120.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi there,
The Aquadeck is a semi-transparent coating designed to enhance the colour of the natural timber. Due to that, there is less pigment in these coatings and the UV will break them down quicker... Read more
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ChAl_South East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
No issues at all - be careful with the negative reviews and apply exactly as Cabot say
I read a lot of the reviews on here about Cabot's Aquadeck, and to be honest, I was going to return it to Bunning's and exchange it - however, I decided to do all the right things and prep well and follow the instructions pretty much exactly as described by Cabot's.
I used the Cabot's Deck Wash first and scrubbed with their deck brush - I just bought their entire kit so had their bucked, deck brush, handle with lambs wool applicator - just to make it easy; scrubbing is not a great job but it had to be done, and on our deck some areas needed a ...Read more
Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Charles,
Thank you for taking the time to leave positive feedback on our Aquadeck.
As you mentioned preparation is always the key! ... Read more
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SalohSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
2.5 stars
We built our granny flat/home office and used this product November 2018 on a small deck (treated pine) and on the spotted gum cladding on the walls. Initially looked great- we were really happy with the look. Felt Tacky like many reviews said but as it wasn't a high traffic area, so we were ok w it. It is now March 2022 and I've already had to apply another coat on the cladding and the deck as it was looking surprisingly tired and worn for somewhere that's not high traffic and not exposed to extreme elements. Would've thought this product would last longer than 4 months? I used 3 coats on the deck and cladding, and the timber was weathered as per instructions.
Purchased in November 2021.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Saloh,
We are sorry to read you are disappointed with the Aquadeck, we would like to further assist you if you can please contact our Help & Advice team on 1800 011 006. ... Read more
Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Please quote Your Ticket Number: 197459 – The Cabot’s TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
RexHobart, TAS
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Turns wood slightly yellow
Oiled my New spotted gum deck after weathering the timber for 8 weeks.
Applied oil on a sunny 23 degree day, did two coats using the cabots wool mop applicator.
Checked deck 24 hours later, wood is now oiled in a yellow stain, hardly a natural finish as advertised.
I am hoping in time this yellow fake tan look will fade and reveal more of a natural spotted gum look.
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Questions & Answers
Pauletta Wasked
Can you aquadeck directly over sikkens cetol product without sanding back?
2 answers
Hi Pauletta. Thanks for asking I’m not the right person to answer here - I’m not a surfaces expert. If the Sikkens is oil base then you might need to sand. I found the Cabots deck prep solution to work as it promised but I’ve only used cabots over cabots. Sorry not to be more helpful.
Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Pauletta,
Thanks so much for your question. Unfortunately the Aquadeck is not suited to go over a Sikkens coating.
There is a coating system that is available in the Intergrain range, I recommend giving 1800 630 285 a call to discuss this further - as it is quite detailed.
Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST.
Thanks - Team Cabot's
Alan-Susan D.asked
Hi, Bit of a long story. Two years ago I purchased 10L of Aquadeck Kwila. Used it on my old veranda and I was satisfied with the results. The remainder was then stored in an outside shed. I noticed it got very hot in the shed during summer so I moved the paint to a cooler location after a few months. I also have a cabin with a new pine deck and decided to stain it during lock down. I used the balance of the old stain on the first coat. I would describe the colour of the stain in the Pail as dark chocolate. I bought a new 10L pail and found that the colour was what I would describe as translucent milk chocolate. I applied two more coats and find that the first coat is clearly visible and hence appears blotchy. I would like a fix to my problem. I don't consider your product is to blame, but I need help with a blotchy deck!
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hello there,
Thank you so much for reaching out to us! The best way to get all of the information you will need is to give our Technical Team. We will need to ask you a few extra questions so we can determine the best possible solution for you.
If you're timber project is based in Australia please call us on 1800 011 006, or New Zealand on 0800 22 687.
Cheers - Team Cabot's
Gavinasked
I used aqua deck on a pine deck the finish was great 14 days later I had some pavers layed and the dust from cutting them seams to have stuck on the finish what is the best way to clean it without damaging the finish I have used water and a broom this got a lot off but there is still more to get off
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Gavin,
Glad to hear that you're happy with the finish of the Aquadeck!
To help clean the timber to remove any stubborn dust/dirt - take a look at the Cabot's Deck Wash;
https://cabots.com.au/product/cabots-deck-wash
This cleaner is diluted into water and scrubbed on to the surface of the timber. The Deck Wash is a non abrasive cleaner designed to go hand in hand with our coatings to keep them looking clean and fresh in between coats.
If you have any other questions, please give us a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST.
Cheers - Team Cabot's
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Leah P.Cabot's
G'day Saied,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the Aquadeck and for sharing those pictures with us! ... Read more
What an amazing job you have done, the results are fantastic and I can see why you're so happy! Cheers - Team Cabot's