If you're looking for a "wet look" on good timber, this does the job at first, but keep in mind that it will be VERY expensive in the long run if you want to maintain it. After only 2 years it hasn't stood up well to foot traffic or weather, and that $200 for a tin starts to look pretty unappealing (let alone the hassle and time of clearing, cleaning, prepping, recoating, etc.) as an annual purchase.

Even just weeks after recoating, it shows clear evidence of poor durability - scratches all over the deck from even soft plastic furniture fee...Read more

Have a 13 year old Merbau Deck that I would take to bed if possible. Deck faces North so subject to sun fatigue albeit half is roof covered.

Up until a year ago, used FW regular Merbau annually (once) following 3 coats in year one = brillant finish.

Rolled the dice & changed to the 'Wet Look' last year to obtain a bit of "sizzle" on an ageing Deck (owner ditto).

Fantastic finish - looks new.

Personal tips:
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After dropping 20K on my new deck, landscaping and yoga pergola set up (getting old, need to stay flexible) I was trawling the net for information on deck oils. Lets say, after reading so many reviews on so many products, there seems to be way to many people who must fail to follow the simple steps and end up with things going wrong. This particular product appealed to me because it is water based and I wanted to let the wood shine, so to speak. This product once applied, ends up being a clear, natural finish - which is what I was after. I toss...Read more

Ive tried a lot of products to try and bring the old deck back to life and had almost given up. When looking at all the products available and the useless advise I was given by Bunnings store staff I chose the wet look, but most importantly I also got Intergrain Reviva timber cleaner ( ive tried Dekswood & Intergrain Power Prep before all which didnt work as well as Reviva). The first step was using a gernie to blast off all that loose stuff, then using the timber cleaner and a hard brush (with a handle) scrub the timer hard and then let it si...Read more

I wanted a decking oil with minimum maintenance and fast application in case weather changed during application of initial 2 coats. I had 2 decks (upper & lower) each about 15 square metres and the finish looks great as we wanted to preserve the natural finish as much as possible without a heavy stain. The product looks a slightly cloudy tan colour in the tin but dries to a clear finish highlighting the wood grain on drying and was easy to apply using a woollen mop on a broom handle from Bunnings. I would also recommend the Cabot's Decking Oil ...Read more