Cabot's Aquadeck Questions & Answers (page 3 of 14)

I’ve just coated my merbau timber fence with aquadeck merbau. Can I go over this now with a intergrain ultra deck?
I don’t want the colour of the merbau to go any darker.

I have recently applied three coats to 110 square metres of natural pine. Very pleased with the out come. Has been left to cure for 14 days at this stage.
Just wondering when is it safe to wash down or when it will handle Rain.
Many thanks

If I use Cabots Aquadeck clear Ie. no stain, on treated pine will the timber still go grey over time

Painted the deck with water base but when dogs walk on it it leaves dirt and dust on it, and it’s hard to clean of. Is this because it’s water base can’t remember it been so bad when it was oil base

What are the ingredients of this product. I want to know if it’s safe to use on my vegetable box

We completed 2 coats for Aquadeck to our new deck 11 days ago. The deck had weathered for about 4 weeks prior to that. We have had no furniture etc on the deck to make sure enough time to cure.
We carefully moved our outdoor furniture back on to the deck today (they have non scratch protective feet) and then hubby put our bbq back into the deck (on top of a bbq mat for protection). However, he put the base of the bbq on a thick towel and dragged it along the deck which left one long scuff mark. Not happy Jan!
Is there anything we can do to reduce the appearance of the one long scuff mark??

Can i dilute merabu with water

Hi how do I decide if the white residue is “still curing” and will go away naturally, or is “moisture trapped” and needs to be cleaned off (possibly before it dries or hardens) and re-applied?

This relates to 2 coats of aquadeck applied to new merbau after New Timber Prep and Deck Clean, applied on a sunny day in June in Melbourne with clear weather and surface >10deg, but appeared next morning after cold dew/frost overnight.

White deposits are still runny, and water beads on rest of deck.

Thanks.

Edit: Thanks Richard and Leah P. You were right with “A few days of good sun exposure should dry the timber out well”. I first helped it along gently with a leaf blower (no heat, but still assists airflow hence evaporation). Now looks fine. Thanks!

Can you aquadeck directly over sikkens cetol product without sanding back?

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!

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

I sanded back the exterior cedar boards on both ends of our house. They original coating seemed similar to what I am repainting with but was in very poor condition with much of the coating just peeling of. I am repainting with Aquadeck jarrah water based. I have put four coats on as have had to spend a fair bit of cash for the scaffolding as we are on a steep slope and the apex of the roof would be some 8 metres up. I have since noticed small bubbles reappearing.and am not happy. Have I done something wrong with the preparation? Regards. Herb

I have been using aquadeck on my deck annually for several years but now i would like to use a decking oil instead. Can i put the decking oil directly over top of the old aquadeck (after using the deck clean). Will it soak into the wood or sit on top of the old aquadeck ??? I am desperate to avoid having to sand my deck again ... still have nightmares from the last time !!

Hello, I have a small deck (3mx3m) that I painted with Aquadeck 3 years ago, the deck is undercover so still looks good but the steps and some of the outer boards are starting to peel. I would like to give it another coat but what prep work do I need to do? I know I will have to sand the steps and outer boards to get rid of the peeling area but what about the rest of the deck that is still in good condition, can I just clean it and paint it?
Thanks for your time.
Gil

We have just finished using Timber Prep, then Deck Clean & 2 coats of Aquadeck Clear on our new Merbau Deck. It looks great. However, it’s scuffing quite easily & already has some marks on it that don’t come off... do we need to do a third coat? The deck is undercover & only gets some morning sun. We waited overnight before walking on it & the temperature was well above 10degrees when we did the job. Is. It normal to expect it to mark so easily?

Can I use a paint roller to apply Roberts Aqua deck

Hi,
Weird one I know, I have old decking jarrah that has been treated with Cabots Aquadeck. Is this jarrah safe to burn in a fire pit? Is there anything harmful in the deck oil?

Thanks in advance

Dale

So I did the unthinkable and actually used my accidental mix of oil and water based products! It didn’t take me long to realise but damage done. I’m usually so careful but was very distracted and brought the oil based without realising. Have already used it and now need to strip it back. Of course it is just clogging the grit on the sandpaper like gum or glue. Is there a chemical I can use? It’s over pine. Thanks.

how soon after coating my deck is it safe for dogs to walk on it?

Hi we are laying 120 sqm of merbau decking, a third is around a pool no shade the other is under cover, i like the natural colour of the merbau and was thinking we would use aqua deck and not the oil as I didn't want the colour to change too much. What would you recommend we live rural Victoria so have hot summers.