Ultimate Decking Oil Natural 5L [37297]

Easy to use product. Effective outcome, gives excellent protection on decking. Used last year and keeps decking looking as good as new. A trusted product at a reasonable price.

Great product and coverage! This tin provided two coats on a large decking area (The second coat uses less oil). The Natural colour enhances the wood and creates a nice warm tone. Would recommend

There is a rather confusing array of products when it comes to decking oils/stains/protectors etc. I had to do some research to differentiate the products.Briefly;- Decking Stains are water based which form a protective top-coating in the selected colour. This topcoat protects from water and sunlight damage to the wood, and it provides the most protection. The downside is that it can peel with time and leave a very scrappy appearance.- Decking Oils are oil-based, and absorbed into the wood replacing natural oils rather than sitting on the surface. These are coloured (even natural) to protect against UV, and the oil prevents water penetrating the wood. The advantage is because it isn't like a surface paint, it will not peel with time and so can be readily re-oiled with less preparation. They contain a pigment for UV protection, but offer lower weather-proofing than decking stains (according to claims).- Decking Protectors are waxed based, and provide a waxy waterproof coat when dry. Again, this is a surface water protector which can flake/peel over time.- Wood preservers which are solvents containing anti-fungal and insecticide compounds. The solvent carries these into the wood helping to prevent insect and fungal decay. Most (probably all) decking has been pressure pretreated in a similar manner making wood preservatives unnecessary. However some treating of the cut ends and knots etc. is a good idea.Having said that the Ronseal Ultimate Decking Oil and Ronseal Decking Oil (regular) are slightly different. Although both are decking oils, the Ultimate is actually water-based, whereas the regular Decking Oil is a traditional oil-based product. The easiest way to differentiate is to look at the brush cleaning instructions; if it says 'wash brushes in water' it is water-based, whereas if it says 'use white-spirit' (or similar) it is an oil-based product.It seems a bit contradictory to have a water-based oil, but Ronseal claim this is a new linseed oil based technology, and offers greater protection over traditional decking oil. It seems to me more like an emulsion than an oil.So, my experience.It is very easy to apply with a fence-type coarse brush and permeates the contours of the decking easily. The 'natural' actually has a slight tint which offers UV protection and slightly darkens the wood to a shade similar to it having been wetted by rain. However, I thought this added pleasing and even colour. The natural oil looks a bit like café latte, smells of linseed oil, but does foam slightly on agitation, although this is not a problem. The smell is only slight but it does remind me of oiling a cricket bat. It is claimed to be rain proof in about 90 minutes. I didn't test this, but did notice the next day it had left in places, mainly in the grooves, left a slight residue a bit like light brown curds. I assume this is where there was slightly larger amounts of the oil and the residue was left on drying. Many have commented on this, but for me it brushed off readily and any remainder faded or was washed away leaving nothing permanent. However, it does suggest the formulation is not optimal. Personally I didn't notice any real tackiness the next day, and thought the finish was good; quite even, and a slight dull sheen as if it had been oiled, but not at all slippery (no change to grip). Rain water sits on the surface. In terms of coverage, it is claimed to cover 20m2 of grooved decking with two coats, but in my hands I would estimate more like 15-16m2 (and I didn't think I was being particularly liberal in application), so that's about 25% less than Ronseal claim.In all, I am pleased with the finish, found any issues (slight transient residues and less coverage) to be small, and would recommend as a suitable decking choice. However, I guess time will tell whether the protective properties are good! Last, and not least, the current price on this site is good compared with local DIY stores.

I was looking for oil to revive my fully grey fence back to original colour. After watching review photos on this paint I decided to go for natural shade.My fence was was fully grey after giving good wash with deck cleaner it was very light brown/ grey colour. ( first image - left side fence colour I was working with and right side first coat) first coat give me impression fence will be very dark. But once it’s dried out (second image) it was very light brown colour, you could still see a lot of grey patchiness. I gave second coat (3rd image - left side with one coat, right side with second coat) second coat literally evened whole colour really nicely. After 2nd coat in 12 h it started raining super heavy and I could literally see rain bouncing of the fence rather absorbing water like it used to. I am super impressed with efficiency of this oil especially since it’s milk like texture, and I thought surely this won’t do a job. But it surely did and it exceeded my expectations.I was working with 10m x 186cm area 5 l of paint covered this whole area for one coat , and had a bit left for second coat. Used flat fence paint brush. One coat took me around 2h. Second coat was easier and quicker to apply. (4th image of the fence looking after 12h of rain)

Repeat order. Good quality and durable protecting decking on seafront location. Natural looking colour, easy to apply and soaks in well protecting the wood in a harsh environment.

Great product. Did the job as described. Will use again

Made my deck look a lot better, I used Ronseal cleaner first then once dried applied a single coat of this natural finish. Really happy with the final look but only managed to do a single coat on approximately 22m2 deck and I used it all. Applies with a compressor and spray gun. First picture is post clean, second is post stain and last one is a couple of days after completion.

My order was a good price and incredible next day delivery whats not to like 👍Happy customer