Owatrol Aquadecks

Wood Oil For Decking, Garden Furniture and Cladding.

Owatrol Aquadecks is a penetrating wood oil providing a flexible, long-lasting, matt finish for all woods.

Properties

• Saturates, penetrates and stabilises wood to minimise damage caused by moisture and sun.
• Can be applied on new or weathered wood.
• Provides a matt finish that accentuates the beauty of wood.
• Premium UV absorbing transoxide pigments.
• Provides a long lasting finish.
• Low odour; fast drying.
• Easy application and easy clean-up with soap and water

Where to use

• For exterior or interior use.
• Hardwoods: including Ipé, Ironwood, Mahogany and Teak.
• Softwoods: Pine, Spruce, Cedar, Pressure treated woods etc
• Thermo-heated woods.
• Horizontal and vertical surfaces such as decks, siding, fences and furniture.

Surface Preparation

General Directions

• Surfaces must be thoroughly clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, grime, mildew and previous coatings.
• Treat mildew with a 50/50 bleach/water solution. Scrub solution on to surface and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes; rinse thoroughly.
• After stripping and cleaning, allow wood to dry 2-3 good drying days or until it has reached a moisture content of 18% or less before applying finish.
• Aquadecks can only be applied to bare wood surfaces or a weathered wood surface that was previously finished with Aquadecks. All other finishes MUST be completely and thoroughly removed.
• If necessary sand surface after stripping and cleaning (80 grit paper).

New wood surfaces

• New wood surfaces have a hard shiny surface called mill glaze that prevents maximum penetration and bonding of any finish; this should be removed prior to application in order to ensure maximum performance of the finish.
• Treat surface with Aquanett, neutralise with Net-Trol, alternatively mechanically or manually abrade surface with 80 grit paper. Clean off all loose wood particles. Test wood for absorbency by sprinkling water on the surface.
• If water is absorbed rapidly, the surface is ready for finishing.

Untreated weathered woods

• Untreated wood surfaces that have weathered longer than 6 months should be thoroughly cleaned with undiluted Net-Trol to ensure that all loose wood fibres, dirt and other surface contaminants are removed.

Previously treated surfaces (oiled)

• All oils or sealers must be completely and thoroughly removed with Aquanett and the stripped surface neutralised with Net-Trol before applying Aquadecks.

Previously treated surfaces (paint, stain, varnish, waterproofers etc)

• All previous coatings must be completely and thoroughly removed with Dilunett and the stripped surface neutralised with Net-Trol before applying Aquadecks.
• Other finishes i.e. 2 pack epoxies, urethanes etc: Contact our technical department for additional information and advice.
  Note: Hardwoods including exotic hardwoods and woods rich in tannins i.e. Cedar, Douglas Fir, Teak, Ipe etc may darken with Aquanett and Dilunett, neutralising with Net-Trol immediately after rinsing will lighten and restore the woods colour.
  Bamboo Surfaces: Contact our technical department for additional information and advice before starting the work.

Information

Coverage: Initial: 5 m² per litre per 2 coats. Maintenance: 10 m² to 12 m² per litre
Application tools:  Brush, Roller, Spray. 
Application temperature: Between 10°C and 30°C.
Drying: 4 – 48 hours.
Clean-up: Soap and water.