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Cabot's Natural Decking Oil
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Nice looking product (natural) for use on garapa hard wood but does lose its water repellent feature in exposed areas within a few months i.e. water doesn’t bead in areas that is not under the shelter of the roof. Our climate is harsh to be fair, position is north facing and we get a lot of sunshine hours and some rain. Image attached of results on our partially completed deck. The first coat was applied pre-install and this second coat has been applied at six months. Photo was taken immediately following application of this second coat. The bo...Read more
ldness of the colour does fade with time and that’s expected - it still looks nice and has a nice matte finish. Might try aqua deck next time to see if water repellent feature lasts longer, as claimed. Easy to use product and drying time was as per instructions.
Purchased in July 2021 for A$169.00.
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Dave A.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
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Perfect finish
Traditional Oil that leaves the wood popping and looking strong and clean. Job can be done in a day when first coat goes down in the morning. Use this over Aquadeck everyday.
Purchased in November 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$70.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi David,
Thanks for your review! So glad that you like the finish of the Natural Decking Oil. Gotta love it when the timber looks poppin'!... Read more
If you would like to discuss this further, or 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's
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Ajtek
- 3 reviews
Natural Decking Oil - Traditional Pine colour
Used it on a recently constructed treated pine deck in Auckland, NZ. Timber had weathered for about 2 months before the application and the first coat went on without any issues. I like the way it soaked right in and the surface is already beading. The hue is exactly as per the samples - it has added some depth to pine but without the annoying yellow tinge of the "natural" colour option. Looking to apply the second coat soon but, given the surface is already half sealed, will probably dilute a bit and go really light with a lambswool pad. Very happy so far - the result is what I expected. The deck is roofed over so looking to refresh it with a light coat every 2-3 years. Well done Cabot.
Purchased in December 2021.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Ajtek,
Thanks for your review! We're so glad that you like the finish of the Natural Decking Oil in the Traditional Pine colour. ... Read more
No need to dilute the second coat, you will find that it will also penetrate the timber's surface well. We recommend a minimum of 2 coats of the Natural Decking Oil - 3 for maximum protection. However, you may feel like the timber will not require a third coat due to the decking being undercover. So glad that the Natural Decking Oil and the finish met your expectations! If you need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 0800 222 687. Cheers - Team Cabot'sSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Scott the Landscape PROThe Mallee, VIC
- 13 reviews
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Can be applied strait away, will need to be reapplied every 6-12 mths depending on climate
Oil biased finishes are the only way to go for hardwood decks in Australia.
Though they will need to be reapplied every 6-12 months when it stops beading water on the surface
Great penetration, recommended.
Purchased in January 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$140.00.
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Mark B.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
Aquadeck disappointing
I found Aquadeck to be a very poor finish and are disappointed.
Before using Aquadeck I had half a can of a Cabots water based decking oil, transparent. It was lighter yellowish in color and had excellent even finish. I cannot find this quality product and assume it's no longer available
Purchased in April 2021 for A$75.00.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Mark,
We would love to discuss this further with you – try and find this product you previously used! ... Read more
If you could please give us a call on 1800 011 006, and quote your Ticket Number 217757 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 Thanks – Team Cabot’sSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Jason OMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Don't waste your time
I constructed a 50 square metre fully exposed deck around my pool out of out of jarrah. Due to the complexity of the project and trying to fit around work/life it took me 6 months to finish. Once completed I waited about 4 weeks before oiling. Therefore the boards had been weathered for between one and seven months. I prepared it according to instructions using Cabots Deck Clean followed by 2 coats of Natural Decking Oil 24 hours apart. It looked good initially but within a few weeks it started to fade and by the 3 month mark timber looked completely uncoated and water was not beading at all. Have just put cutek on it, twice the price but hopefully it will last longer than a couple of months.
Purchased in September 2021 at Bunnings for A$152.00.
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Questions & Answers
Rachel S.asked
What is wrong if the second coat is beading up? I waited 24 hrs to do the second coat and it wasnt humid and feels dry.
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hello Rachel,
It sounds like the timber may be retaining some moisture. I would recommend to give us a call on 1800 011 006, so we can ask you a few extra questions, and offer you a suitable solution.
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
Pat A.asked
Hi All can I put Sikkens Cetol deck on after applying 2 coats of Cabots natural decking oil.Are these 2 products compatible??
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hello Pat,
We do not recommend applying a Sikkens product over the top of the Aquadeck. Unfortunately these coatings are not compatible.
If you would like to discuss this further, 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
Mikeasked
I’ve used Cabots natural decking oil on a project on spotted gum - followed all instructions - the deck was allowed to weather for 8 weeks then scrubbed with Cabots cleaning product - then 2 coats of decking oil in Dec 2022 - on completion it looked amazing a great result - by February the deck looked aged which at first I took to be it needed a wash down to return it to its glory. I now realise the oil has completely weathered off it and it’s just natural timber again. For the amount of preparation time required to get 8 - 12 weeks use seems ludicrous - have I missed something?
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Leah P.Cabot's
Hi Mike,
Thanks so much for reaching out to us. Give us a call on 1800 011 006, we would like to discuss this further with you but we have to ask a few more questions.
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
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Leah P.Cabot's
G'day Vie,
Thank you so much for your review. And a big thanks for sharing that picture with us, the timber looks amazing! ... Read more
The Natural Decking Oil certainly does give the timber a lovely matt, more traditional look! If you choose to stick with the NDO, you may want to consider applying 3 coats to the exposed areas when the timber needs re-coating, for maximum protection! Thanks again for sharing! Team Cabot's