Cabot's Deck & Exterior Stain Oil Based

Cabot’s Deck & Exterior Stain is a rejuvenating oil based deck stain, that will protect and transform the colour of all exterior timber including decking and outdoor furniture. It provides durability against damaging weather, whilst highlighting your timber's natural beauty.

Areas
  • Exterior timber projects
  • Decks
  • Pergolas
  • Fences & gates
  • Weatherboard
  • Garden furniture
Sizes
  • 250mL
  • 1L
  • 4L
  • 10L
Application
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Brush
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Pad
Recoat

18 hours

Coverage

10 m2/l

Cleaning
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Turps

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Hot tip!

Fill holes and imperfections with a suitable timber putty if required.

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Prep New Timber
  • Scrub damp timber with Cabot’s New Timber Prep, following the label instructions.
  • This process draws out tannins and oils, so you can skip the 4–6 week weathering period.
2
Clean
  • After using New Timber Prep, clean the surface with Cabot’s Deck Clean, following the label instructions.
3
Remove Excess Water
  • Use the squeegee on Cabot’s Deck Prep brush to remove any excess water from the surface.
4
Dry
  • Allow the timber to dry for at least 1 hour before coating.

1
Clean
  • Wash exterior surfaces with Cabot’s Deck Clean, following the label instructions.
2
Test Readiness

Sprinkle water on the timber:

  • If water beads: Repeat the application of Deck Clean.
  • If water absorbs: The surface is ready for coating.
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For a More Transparent Look

- Sand timber back to bare. - Clean again with Cabot’s Deck Clean before coating.

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Sand
  • For best results, sand timber back to fresh substrate.
2
Clean
  • Clean with Cabot's Deck Clean following label instructions.
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Hot tip!

Cooler conditions could slow down the drying time of the timber.

How to prep

Apply with Brush, Decking Applicator.

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Stir
  • Stir thoroughly with a broad, flat paddle before and during use.
2
Apply
  • Apply liberally along the length of the board.
  • Include exposed edges and end grain using a brush or pad applicator.
3
Second Coat
  • Allow the first coat to dry, then apply a second coat using the same method.
4
Build Color
  • Continue applying additional coats until you achieve the desired depth of color.

How to stain your deck

Every 12 months check your coated timber for changes in colour or water repellency diminishes due to weathering.

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Use Cabot’s Everyday Deck Wash to refresh exterior timber decking and help remove dirt, dust and bird droppings for everyday use.
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Clean

Clean the surfaces with Deck Clean as per label instructions.

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Coat

Recoat with 1-2 coats of Deck & Exterior Stain Oil Based.

Cabot's Deck & Exterior Stain Oil Based

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Select Colour
Base colours below are available instore to purchase. From these colour bases, you can tint to 100’s of colours.
Beach House Grey

Colour - Beach House Grey

Timber type - Treated Pine

New Jarrah

Colour - New Jarrah

Timber type - Treated Pine

October Brown

Colour - October Brown

Timber type - Treated Pine

Merbau

Colour - Merbau

Timber type - Treated Pine

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COATS
All colours displayed on this page show 2 coats on merbau timber.
Colour Accuracy: Due to image limitations, colours are a general guide only and do not represent the actual colour. Please test your colour selection at home on a timber cutoff of the same timber you will be coating before coating your timber.
Cabot's Deck & Exterior Stain Oil Based
Stock levels and product variants may vary across retailer websites due to ongoing inventory changes. Please review the retailer’s product page carefully before completing your purchase.
Calculate total usage

If you are unsure how much product you need, please use our product calculator. Please note minimum length/width is 1 metre and maximum is 50 metres.

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The number of coats is a general guide only. Actual product requirements may vary based on surface type, condition and preparation.
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