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by medindexer
Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: Conflicting Advice on Treating Balau Wood Decking
Replies: 2
Views: 12682

Re: Conflicting Advice on Treating Balau Wood Decking

Thanks for that v helpful advice. Could I ask
Does decking oil come in only clear or does one choose colours?
I mentioned OSMO as it was available in a local place - is that OK too?
Cheers
by medindexer
Fri Mar 11, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: Conflicting Advice on Treating Balau Wood Decking
Replies: 2
Views: 12682

Conflicting Advice on Treating Balau Wood Decking

I have what I believe to be balau decking in my place. I was told (by builder who installed it 5 years back and has it himself in the same block of flats wher he lives) that the wood needs no maintenance. It should be allowed to fade - part of the look. I've also been told that using something on it...
by medindexer
Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: decking stain
Replies: 0
Views: 4487

decking stain

I want to use a water-borne decking paint, and would like to use a product that lasts as long as possible (who enjoys redoing this sort of stuff?). I don't mind paying considerably more for something if it lasts considerably more time. I know there are some products out there (Scandinavian perhaps) ...
by medindexer
Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Concrete stepping stones in lawn
Replies: 1
Views: 5422

Concrete stepping stones in lawn

As a general rule I do not do DIY. However, I want to make just a few plain concrete stepping stones across a lawn from my back door to a shed. I would have imagined that using a template I would have gouged out the appropriate number of circles in the lawn with the correct space between them diggin...
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