{"id":7217,"date":"2019-02-27T14:41:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T14:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=7217"},"modified":"2024-03-06T11:33:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T11:33:14","slug":"spring-into-decking-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/spring-into-decking-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring into Decking Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So Christmas and St. Valentines day have rolled past quicker than ever and now it\u2019s time do start thinking about the garden. Doing some much needed preparation for those long evenings with a BBQ or huddling around the fire pit with friends and loved ones and maybe a marshmallow or two. But first things first, some thought is needed on how to get your decking shipshape and ready for your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"434\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bare-wooden-decking.jpg\" alt=\"garden decking that has been swept and cleaned\" class=\"wp-image-7247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bare-wooden-decking.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bare-wooden-decking-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning and maintaining wood is arguably more important than finishing it in the first place. This is even more vital with wooden decking, a horizontal surface that collects moisture and dirt and then gets foot traffic on top of that! With a good cleaning and maintenance routine, the finish on wooden decking will last substantially longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/recently-painted-decking.jpg\" alt=\"painted decking that has been cleaned\" class=\"wp-image-7246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/recently-painted-decking.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/recently-painted-decking-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Best Decking Cleaner?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll have to decide how much cleaning \/ restoration your decking needs. From sound finishes that just needs a clean-up, right the way to grey and in dire need of restoration. The products featured here will help you decide the best way to clean your deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Clean Wooden Decking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/osmo-decking-cleaner-8025\" target=\"_blank\">\nOsmo Decking Cleaner<\/a> is a concentrated decking cleaner that cleans softwood and hardwood decking to restore it back to its former glory, killing and removing moss, mould and algae either before re-finishing or as part of a regular maintenance program. It nourishes bare wood and oil-based decking finishes so they don\u2019t dry out. Apply with a stiff bristle brush and allow to dry thoroughly before resuming foot traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Restoring Flaky Decking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your current decking finish is a flaking and is in need of some attention, try Cuprinol Stain Stripper. It\u2019s an effective decking stripper for the removal of old decking stains and paints, ready for refinishing with a new product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Restoring Grey Decking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can restore tired and grey hardwood and softwood decking, bringing it back to its former glory which is often faster and easier (and sometimes more cost-effective) than replacing it. This is perfectly executed using \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/ronseal-decking-restorer\" target=\"_blank\">\nRonseal Decking Restorer<\/a> or \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/osmo-wood-reviver\" target=\"_blank\">\nOsmo Wood Reviver Power Gel<\/a>. Guaranteed to put the wow factor back into your decking once you have finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"194\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/recently-restored-decking.jpg\" alt=\"restored decking with garden furniture\" class=\"wp-image-7245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/recently-restored-decking.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/recently-restored-decking-300x100.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><h4>Want to know more about decking care and finishes?<\/h4><p>Why not check out some of our other great blog posts about decking?<br><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure whether to use a decking oil or decking stain? Read our blog &#8216;\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/decking-stain-or-decking-oil-best\/\" target=\"_blank\">\nDecking Oil or Stain, Which is Best?<\/a>&#8216; to get an insight into which finish may be best for your decking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are the most common issues with decking? Read our blog post titled &#8216;\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/the-top-3-causes-of-damage-to-decking-and-how-to-combat-them\/\" target=\"_blank\">\nTop 3 Causes of Damage to Decking and How to Combat Them<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slippery decking is usually a result of mould, algae or other biological growth on the surface of the deck. To find out how to make decked areas slip resistant, read our blog titled &#8216;\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/how-to-make-decking-non-slip\/\" target=\"_blank\">\nHow to Make Decking Non Slip<\/a>&#8216;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">\nContact our team of resident experts<\/a> who are always on hand to help with project advice and product recommendations. We love to see before, during and after photos of any wood finishing project. If you would like to share your decking restoration pictures with us, you can either send us some photos or share on our&nbsp;\n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/woodfinishesdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nFacebook<\/a>, \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wfdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nTwitter<\/a>, \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Pinterest\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/wfdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nPinterest<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;\n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/woodfinishesdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nInstagram<\/a>&nbsp;pages. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So Christmas and St. Valentines day have rolled past quicker than ever and now it\u2019s time do start thinking about the garden. 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