I have now used this product on four houses and have been very happy with the results, it is long lasting, hard wearing and gives an excellent finish to the timber it repels water very well. I have always sanded the decks before using Aquadeck as it seals everything under it and can show through. I must admit for some reason it stays tackie for a few weeks but still more than happy to use it.

I give my new deck a clean using the Cabots cleaning product. Then applied two coats of Aquadeck natural and had no problems with any tackiness? I can only imagine people are applying it on to thick and if you do its going to be tacky! Anyway I had np and my deck looks better and is protected from the elements.

Over a year ago I wrote a review on cabots aqua deck. Yes it did stay tacky for a short time, but in the products defence I did it in the middle of winter. Well over a year later I did the full on clean down using a high pressure petrol jet washer. The deck was covered in dirt, chook pooh and god knows what else. It was a brothel. Been working six days a week since after the Xmas break and this was my first chance.
It was that bad I had to use truck wash on the second go.
Well all I can say is. Fantastic. It looks great. No recoating this year.
Will redo review next year.

Brand new deck around a pool using treated pine. Used Aquadeck as it is for wet area such as pool decks as advised. Prepared using Aquadeck cleaner. Applied Merbu Aquadeck as per instructed. Applied 3 coats. It looked good initially but was sticky. Now with torrential rain we have had mildew is appearing on the deck.
How can this be treated very dissappointed with the product.

Used same product and was still sticky after months. All my furniture and pots stuck and left marks. It is due to be done again, but will have to try something different. Unless a rep can have a look from Cabots. Or replace what didn't work. Thank you for your time.

I have used this product "Natural" previously on Merbau decking and was happy with the result, tacky feel was gone after two days. looked good. I just now used tinted "Jarrah" on pine decking and the results are terrible, the surface is still tacky and the finish is patchy, light and dark patches, no matter how hard I tried to eliminate stop start marks and uneven patches it ended up looking awful. I would not recommend this product to anyone.

I first used this product in 2012 and was pleased with it. Following all the recommended instructions I cleaned the deck with deck clean & power washed it off. I recoated my deck yesterday. For me it looks good using the Natural colour but is picking up marks when walked on because it's still tacky.

Half way through doing my deck as per instructions. Wish I hadn't started. This stain is more like a bad paint and very hard to apply evenly. Yes, I am using the lambswool applicator. Disappointing so far but I will do two coats and hopefully the end result will be passable. Just such hard works and nothing like the current TV adds!

I got persuaded by a lovely worker at Bunnings to use this stain around my pool as it's an "aqua deck", the sample piece looked great as I chose jarrah. We went by the instructions and after 2 hours touch dry it was sticky, waited till the next day and was still sticky and tacky as hell, it's awful cause you can't even walk on it. By the following week it remained to still feel tacky, is it ever going to dry!! It's taken me forever to prep the deck and I'm definitely not happy with the result!!

Have used Aquadeck Merbau on Kwila timber deck for years and it looks great and wears well. It's a lovely rich colour and not at all orange. The type and colour of timber needs to be considered when choosing what product to use. Two coats gives the best result, and redone every year, or two years at most.

Posted previously about this product. I wouldn't touch it on Kwila or Pine unless you want a glaring 'orange' deck for three years. I'll give this mob one thing..it lasts. Gave up this year and chem-blasted it. Didn't work that well but paint stripped the deck which did the trick. It's obviously paint not whatever Cabots purport it to be. Tried a patch of Wattyl. Perfect. Happy Christmas getting this rubbish off my deck but Cabots keep selling it and getting away with a not fit for purpose product.

Cons
- Similar experience to last 2 posters. I applied one coat of Aquadeck which left my left painstakingly restored hardwood crossarms looking fake, orangey and devoid of character. I did a test and was unsure about the outcome but went ahead anyway.
I'm kicking myself. They look awful.

Pros
- Easy to apply, cheap.

I have always used Natural decking oil (turps clean up) and decided I would give the Aquadeck a go. Bad, bad mistake. It looks terrible. Looks like I have that fake timber decking. Gives a milky look. The worst thing is that to remove this Aquadeck, it is supposed to be a nightmare. Not like the natural decking oil. Nappysan and a stiff brush.
Anybody know how to remove this Aquadeck?

Aqua deck natural completely changes the color of spotted gum from the beautiful grey colors to a terrible orange tint, I wanted to enhance the natural look not completely to change to appearance. I feel I have been misled this should not be recommended to be used on spotted gum, it should have a Warning on the can do not use on spotted gum. It also is sticky underfoot.

My advice to anyone would be consult a professional at a paint store, do not go to bunnings.

Applied one coat before deck was assembled. Top and bottom. Another coat when project finished. Another coat 6 months later and now 6 months later can't see it has been done. 3 coats in less than 12 months. Would spend money on something else. Applied on merbau and expected to last much longer than this. Protected by walls in afternoon so not in full sun all day.