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Black spots on spotted gum
The black spots are caused by iron contamination. Google iron contamination to find out how this occurs in timber. Iron contamination reacts when subjected to water. I have seen these black spots in brand new timber. You would have to clean the timber with oxalic acids to rectify the problem. I found the people from Deck Doc very helpful in explaining my problem with black spots appearing in my deck. After cleaning them off I am satisfied with the product as it maintains the timbers natural colour. I just clean & oil once a year
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Geoffrey CartwrightTorquay
- 2 reviews
Hopeless, I am so sorry I was talked into using this product!
I used Deck Doc on a new spotted gum deck on a new home. I bought all the application pads etc and followed all instructions to the letter. I was away for three months came home to find that the area of decking exposed to the weather was grey with black spots! I called the owners of the company and their first question was "Has it been raining?"!!! Not an appropriate question for a product that is supposed to protect the timber from the elements. The area of the deck undercover was fine.
I am so disappointed in this product which came full of...Read more
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upoidGeelong
- 2 reviews
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Exceeded Expectations so far
Deck doc was recommended by a local timber merchant over cutek which my carpenter had suggested (they sell both). i was a bit worried by the negative reviews, but decided to go ahead and give it a go anyway.
I used it to oil spotted gum shiplap cladding and decking, spotted gum posts and kd hardwood beams.
It brought out the colour and grain in the timber very nicely, and looks just as good 2 1/2 months later with no signs of the timber greying (or going black as some have reported).
Application was simple with a lambswool pad, followed by a...Read more
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Very satisfied user and re seller of Deck-doc products.
I have used and sold deck-doc oils for approximately 15 years with good results. I use the H/D outdoor oil in the factory for coating timber end grain and a good number of my customers purchase and re purchase this oil for coating and maintaining the products they buy from us. I have also used the decking oil on hardwood decks with great success. Large ironbark posts oiled with deck-doc at the time of installation and that had been then neglected and had weathered off, were restored to almost full colour with an application of the same product....Read more
Applied correctly you can finish with a really mellow oiled appearance on your deck even after many years of service. Just like a wool shed floor. As is the case with most products, the best results are obtained by carefully following instructions. I look forward to continuing to use the deck-doc oils.
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Best Product I Have Used For Many Years !
I am 62 years of age, over the years & there has been plenty, I have used many different products on many different decks ! I came across Deck-Doc at Mitre 10, being a Lanolin based oil, I should give this stuff a go. I built a new deck about five years ago out the front of my house, it faces north, so it gets all the sun during the year, not to mention the rain, wind & salt air.
I applied this oil hesitantly to my new deck, by the way, I rang the manufacturer to make sure I understood the procedure. He advised me to make sure the deck was v...Read more
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Proper Protection for My Outdoor Furniture.
Deck-Doc the timber oil protection, very happy with the results for this product. It was easy to apply and my outdoor furniture came up a treat.
Whew, I am very pleased that my expensive outdoor furniture looks good and is well protected.
I was pleased with the exta mile Rob and Rinda went to, explaining exactly what I had to do, and they were very patient with my pesty questions.
Glad to know you can get a good quality product and sold to you by people who really know what they are talking about.
Darlene, Geelong.
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Excellent product! Would never use anything else.
I've been using Deck Doc Premium Decking Oil on my merbau deck for over 10 years now and the deck still looks as good as the day it was built! I always clean the deck first, then I apply the oil (being careful to follow the instructions) and I am always amazed at how good the deck looks, even after all this time! I gently scour the wood after applying the oil to help it absorb, and wipe off any excess. I've never had any trouble with the timber going sticky, but I'm always careful not to over-apply. A fantastic product that I would highly recom...Read more
mend, and I know that my deck is protected and will not rot or decay, unlike other products out there. Plus, the staff are always friendly and helpful, and more than willing to explain the process and answer any questions I have. Great product from a great local business.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AXOGeelong
Do not use!!! Waste of money!
This product doesn't dry (remains sticky) goes mouldy and black plus is sold by a husband and wife with the worst customer service I have ever come across! You will read multiple reviews with similar outcomes and we've since spoken to many specialists in the area who shake their head at deck doc's products (we just wish we'd had this advice before trying to support local!) our new deck required a full professional sand and a completely different product. You've been warned DON'T BUY OR USE DECK DOC!!! (PS - they'll try and blame helicopters or trains for the flaws in their product - the only helicopters or trains near our home come out of our children's toy box!)
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Happy with this very good product
This is the second time I've applied DeckDoc to our decking and I'm happy to keep using it. Forget the water based 'coating' finishes, a good oil is best. I've also used some of the other well known oil finishes in the past but I'm a total convert with DeckDoc - one coat, easy application and I don't feel like I need a gas mask when applying it.
Wait until there are several warm/hot days coming up. Clean the deck properly using either their deck cleaning powder or an off-the-shelf oxygen cleaner (Napisan, etc), make sure it's completely dry ...Read more
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Rob BTorquay
This stuff is great
I have been using Deck Doc on my deck and fence for three years now. The first time I used it my deck when sticky, I called to complain. They explained how to use there oil. I have been using it for three years and it great I have just cleaned and re-oiled me deck and it looks like a new deck again.
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Dave FBrisbane
Did not cope in the Queensland sun
Spent 3 weeks sanding back our timber deck as per instructions. When first applied the timber looked fantastic. Water even beaded on the timber like a polished car. Within 6 months the timber exposed to sun went black. No other decking oil had ever done that. Very expensive for poor result. The best thing was the website marketing which sucked me in. I honestly believe decking oil is like engine oil. As long as you re-apply every 6 months with a light coat the timber will last.
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Worst product ever
Waste of money! Applied to a very expensive new deck to the instructions and within 3 weeks looks like my deck is 10 years old and never treated! Can't cope under direct sunlight and tacky if you put too much on the railing! Initially looked fantastic but within 2 weeks started to dull by week three looked like it has never been treated and a old deck. Really disappointed
Guy was nice we bought it off quick delivery
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Simon and JulieNewcastle NSW
This stuff is rubbish
We used Deck Doc - the website purported that this product did it all. How wrong it was. In less than 3 months our deck was grey and awful. We followed the instructions carefully and have just spent the whole of our Easter weekend sanding and spent more than $500.00 to fix. Never again!!! Must be a reason the big chains don't stock it. Be very careful - we felt misled by their website.
Didn't stand up to the harsh Australian climate at all!!!!
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Stephen FarrellGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 7 reviews
no good - don/t touch it!
Have applied this 4 times in 3 years as per the DVD. Goes black within 6 weeks. It's a waste of money and more importantly. The supplier no longer stocks due to the high number of complaints. It's a pity because I was trying to support a locally made Australian product and company.
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Mexican CowboyAU
- 2 reviews
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Over 2 years using it and still going strong
I had my merbau deck installed October 2010 and had Deck Doc oil highly recommended to me by the timber supplier. Not having any experience with oiling decks I decided to go with the recommendation and thought it worthwhile to share my experience with it now after 2 years. Firstly, follow the instructions carefully and you can't go wrong.
There are excellent instructional videos on their website which make it easier and also when I had a question and phoned them directly the staff were able to answer my queries without any problem and se...Read more
emed to have a very good understanding of their product and it's use. Very easy to apply and the best thing is that it only needs a 1 coat application thus you only need a few hours to do the job. My deck is mostly under cover with about a quarter being exposed to the weather and sunlight. I have found that I need to re-oil every 6 months and I do a thorough clean every 12 months. I have learnt that you only need a thin application to get the best result. My original 4 litre tin has lasted the 4-5 coats over the past 2 years. When I went to purchase another tin last month I saw that they now have a tinted oil and decided to give this a go as some of my exposed boards were looking a little weathered. I have now just oiled the deck with this new tinted oil and can say I think it is actually better than the original product and has enhanced the appearance of the merbau even more. Overall I would highly recommend this product. Only 1 coat required, quick/easy application and long lasting, looks great. Be careful not to over apply as it can become tacky - follow the instructions carefully and all is okay. Can be hard to find in hardware/paint stores.2 comments
Yes, colour retained so well that I haven't had to recoat yet, so about 14 months from this one coat. A lot better than the previous product which was every 6 months for recoat. Exposed area has faded... Read more
more than the undercover section but hasn't turned grey. I am about to do a recoat in the next week when weather is good. Hope this helpsSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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cumberlandMelbourne
Works just fine
Just built a new house and used a tinted tin of this Deck-Doc product on my new fence and the garden edging. It works fabulously well. It does what it is claimed to do. We’ve had a really wet Winter in Victoria this year and the water does bead off the timber. It’s only the first season with the product. I’ll be interested to see how the timber holds up over a few years of wet Winters and hot Summers. I too encountered the “tacky to the touch” result. This was from applying too much of it and expecting it to dry. Some kero on a rag and a bit of...Read more
rubbing cleaned the excess off the few pickets that I had been over-zealous with. This product does not dry. It is an oil. Once it soaks into the wood it’s not going to go any further and you need to clean off any excess. Less is better with this stuff. It’s been up a few months now and still looks great. Goes on easily. The tinted product gave a really nice finish and effect on the timber. The oil does penetrate the timber. It does repel water. Take care not to over-apply. If you do, remove the excess or it will go tacky. Best to leave it for a few days before you use the timber...which is OK if you're not in a hurry to get the job done.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
pickett
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Warning- Do Not Buy!
I had a spotted gum deck built. The builder suggested Fest Watson decking oil. I decided to do some research, found this Deck - Doc oil called Top Deck 'Premium' decking oil. Biggest mistake of my life. I followed the instructions to the letter and even rang them beforehand to make sure I got the application instructions correct. Wow!! My very expensive deck was tacky to touch and then went black. $2000 later after a complete resand and using Fest Watson's oil it looks like it should have in the first place. Don't get stung! use Feast Watson. T...Read more
his is a cheap product at a premium price point. NOTHING, maybe the smell. It wrecked my newly built spotted gum deck. I have had three tradesmen look at this product and what it has done. All of them have said it it rubbish and the result speaks for itself. Especially now I have compared it with another product.3 comments
Firstly Deck-Doc is not called "Top Deck" decking oil.
This problem was caused by over applying. Deck-Doc is an absorbing oil, if over applied any excess oil will sit on the surface and would need... Read more
Just built a new house and used a tinted tin of this Deck-Doc product on my new fence and the garden edging. It works fabulously well. It does what it is claimed to do. We’ve had a really wet Winter i... Read more
n Victoria this year and the water does bead off the timber. It’s only the first season with the product. I’ll be interested to see how the timber holds up over a few years of wet Winters and hot Summers. I too encountered the “tacky to the touch” result. This was from applying too much of it and expecting it to dry. Some kero on a rag and a bit of rubbing cleaned the excess off the few pickets that I had been over-zealous with. This product does not dry. It is an oil. Once it soaks into the wood it’s not going to go any further and you need to clean off any excess. Less is better with this stuff. It’s been up a few months now and still looks great.I don't think I would bother with a product that requires this much trouble, just does not seem worth it to me if that is what a bit much does!!!!!
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Questions & Answers
Ann Maree Jacksonasked
We have applied two coats of dec doc in last 12 mths to our new red iron bark deck. The deck is now black and when i guerney a small patch the original red timber returns. Have I coated the area too thickly and will continuing with the guerney ruin the timber? Also the timber has stopped beading when water is applied. Please help.
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I would suggest you contact Deck Doc directly on their phone number listed on the website. I found them extremely helpful with my queries.
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David42
Did the covered area retain colour and did the exposed area turn grey in time?