Old non Osmo paints and varnishes must be removed first, old micro-porous treatments need only be cleaned or lightly sanded. The finished surface is, among other things, influenced by the wood’s natural characteristics, therefore a trial application is required before finishing. Osmo sells their Teak Oil 007 as a dual-purpose product as it is perfect for Teak and decking, especially dark exotic hardwood decking which tends to be made from very dense and naturally oily woods. Decking Oil 007 is a dual purpose product and is sometimes supplied and labelled as 'Teak Oil 007', this is confirmed by the text on the back of the tin. PLEASE NOTE Clear/Teak oil 007 is colourless and has no UV protection, allowing the treated wood to grey naturally.

If additional protection against blue stain, rot and mildew is required pre treat with Osmo WR Base coat 4001, particularly on rough sawn wood this will also improve the coverage of the decking oil. Avoid using jet / power washers to clean the surface as they can significantly affect the coverage of Osmo Decking Oils. The surface is easy to maintain and is resistant against cleaning materials, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, tea, fruit juices etc. Using jet/power washers or multi-purpose cleaners will increase the frequency of maintenance and recoating.Alternatively they can be scrubbed with Osmo Brush Cleaner and Thinner (8000) (degreaser) or White Spirit to degrease the surface. Thermowood and Thermally Modified Timber (TMT): prone to grey very fast and therefore application is recommended within the first two weeks after processing. If you’re looking for a decking oil with anti-slip properties, consider using Osmo’s Anti-Slip Decking Oil. The microporous finish will not crack, flake or blister so for maintenance simply apply another coat and no sanding is required.

Greyed and weathered wood can be refreshed with Osmo Wood Reviver Power-Gel before applying Osmo Decking Oils. Please note that the colour shades displayed are a true likeness of the original when applied to the corresponding timber ie. Ideal for timber decking Osmo Decking Oils are the perfect solution for the garden offering a natural and protective finish. In addition the colour will vary with the wood depending on age, pre-treatment etc and therefore it is always advisable, particularly when being applied to standard softwood decking to always test on a small inconspicuous area first.Providing an excellent weather and dirt resistant finish,Osmo decking oil is also perfect for using and treating garden furniture allowing the natural character of the wood to truly shine through. Please Note: Osmo Decking Oil 007 (Clear) does not offer any UV resistance so although the decking will be protected from moisture, cracking, splitting and warping, it will not prevent decked areas from turning grey or silver over time. It’s different from other decking oils because it adds a touch of colour to the deck while still allowing the natural grain of the wood to show through. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.