Painting decking help

Question

Hello, can anyone advise me on painting on decks please. 

I had my decking done last year and this year I wanted to paint. Normally, I use Ronseal Fence paint on my fences, Dark wood in colour. Therefore, I painted my fence with it and used the same one on my decking. I did this so all looks the same, Dark wood in colour. 

As I was clearing the paints after finishing the whole project, I realised on the tin that not to be used on decks. 

I have googled it since then and basically I have done a mistake in doing this without realising. 

Therefore, can anyone advise please if I need to buy another product and which brand to use on top of the paint I have already used so it protects my decking?

Thank you for the time in reading and advising.

Tamoor · Accepted Answer

Use ronseal decking oil on it, or if you want a real nice finish and the best protection for your beloved decking, then use SIKA wood wood preserver

Richard · Answer

I doubt there's a product that can be painted over the fence treatment. My advice is wait until it starts peeling (probably next season and use a high powered jet-wash to get it off.

I wouldn't worry too much, the wood is protected with what you have put on, it's just not made durable enough for walking on.

Barry · Answer

Hi we would recommend that you jet wash off the old paint and start again with a decking stain or paint. There are many brands available use a decent quality one and then seal with clear decking oil

Lorcan · Answer

Many hardware stores sell decking paint which is best for decking and weatherproof

Jason · Answer

Hi, so I’d personally sand it down, then jet wash then apply however many coats of decking stain or decking colour paint you want. There’s a couple of brands, ask in a store you go to, Cuprinol decking Stain, few coats and it’s got 5-year protection 🙏

Robert · Answer

I use protec products google them to see their range of colours and stains, all water-based so very little smell and wood soaks it up well

Aftab · Answer

Hi,
If your paint is ok on the decking after a year, just use the same coating as its a preservative for wood; companies are trying to make money by selling specialist paints for various woods, but if the coating has lasted just use the same again.
I hope that helps you

regards

Brian · Answer

If I am correct they only recommend not using on decks as it isn't hard wearing and the footfall will rub off the paint.  A deck paint is more hard wearing 

You haven't caused any damage just you won't get lasting results

Edward · Answer

Cuprinol shades would cover the old paint. You can get it in the likes of B&Q and B&M

Sue · Answer

Strongly advise not painting on top of decking paint as it will flake.
Best to jet wash off as much as possible, let dry then brush, then apply a low toxic paint stripper ( wear goggles and gloves) jet wash again then sand before applying an oil-based deck stain which feeds the wood and prolongs its life as well as giving colour.
Best to spend time and unfortunately some money now otherwise will cost more in the long run.
Sue

Painting decking help

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