29
Sep

How much does it cost for timber deck oiling?

You’ve invested in a hardwood deck and it looked wonderful when first installed and oiled but it could do with some attention, right? With regular timber deck oiling & maintenance, your deck will continue to look great!

 But how?  Great question!

Keep reading to find out all you need to know about timber deck oiling …

Stain, vanish or oil?

Vanish doesn’t belong on a deck. It neither protects the timber or lasts long term. Keep vanish for your fingernails, not your hardwood deck.

Stain is applied to change the colour of your timbers. Although a better option than vanish, stain doesn’t offer good protection from the weather. If your deck is fully undercover, stain is fair however a product that penetrates the timber is better.

Decking oil is the best option for your deck. Water based or oil based decking oil is designed to penetrate the timbers keeping them nourished and protected from the harsh sun and rain.

DYI or professional?

If you’ve got the time, patience and know-how then DYI is for you. However, if you’d prefer to spend your weekends enjoying yourself, then call a professional in.

A professional should have a steady hand, meaning no oil on your walls and other places it shouldn’t be, they’ll check for loose screws and check the integrity of the decking boards. A professional should achieve a neat finish, they should clean up before leaving your home and should give you an invoice for payment so you have a record of the work being done.

How much will it cost to oil my deck?

Factors to consider include when obtaining your quote:

  • ♠ the size of the deck. Are there steps, is it against a rendered or limestone wall
  • ♠ is sanding required? – this is labour intensive, dirty work and often requires the hiring of machines
  • ♠ Is 1 or 2 coats of oil are required?
  • ♠ does the deck require maintenance work i.e new boards, screws re-fixing
Timber deck oiling
Timber deck oiling: Hardwood decking BEFORE maintenance

For hardwood deck sanding (back to raw) and two coats of good quality oil, expect to pay in the region of:

    • small decking under 15 square meters = $600.00 – $700.00
    • medium decking under 30 square meters = $750.00 – $1,100.00
    • large decking 35 square meters plus = $1,300.00 – $3,000.00

  • Sanding the hardwood decking timbers

  • What to look for in a decking professional

  • ♦ Can the company provide a written quote?
  • ♦ What work does the quote propose and what products are to be used? Take a look at: good quality decking oil
  • ♠ What insurance does the company have?
  • ♠ How long will the work take?
  • ♦ Can the company offer references or give examples of their own work?
  • ♦ Does the company have an ABN?

  • Timber deck oiling
    Timber deck oiling: Hardwood deck freshly sanded and oiled

Castlegate Home Improvements maintains hardwood decking. What you can count on when you choose Castlegate Home Improvements:

♣  A written quote is always provided   ♣ $10 million business insurance  ♣ clients who would be happy to tell you about our work ♣ in business since 1995.

We also build hardwood decks and composite too! Call us today to book your FREE QUOTE – 0438 411 978