- 5 stars: 141 (59%)
- 4 stars: 58 (24%)
- 3 stars: 20 (8%)
- 2 stars: 12 (5%)
- 1 star: 10 (4%)
Makes application of the stain a lot easier on your back ?
This is a handy tool to apply the oil. You do need a screw fix handle to fix to. I just used my brush handle.
Because you have to apply a lot of pressure to get the oil to go in the grooves of the decking it kept slipping on the cogs designed to keep the decking pad at the required angle. Not really tough enough for the job.
Didn't do the job well at all. Ended up using a brush.
This really didn’t work for me, ended up using a soft long bristled paint brush (hard work and my bones are complaining) - the deck is an odd shape and a brush was easier to get into the acute angles.
Wastes a LOT of product AND need to finish with a brush
The original decking applicator was damaged in transit. I emailed the company and without hesitation they replaced the item. Item received as expected but yet to use it. Would order from Wood Finishes Direct again
So much easier with this applicator and no sore knees either.
Easy to use did a good job
Swivel pad that will attach to both push fit and threaded poles. I used the screw-in adapter and towards the end of use it was starting to work loose (hence 4 stars). To be fair, my decking is large and I did two coats. On the plus side, the sponge seemed to apply oil into the decking grooves reasonably well and cleaned out well afterwards meaning it can be used again in future.
Fit for purpose once you have a stave to put into it,
Been using this product for a few years now will always use.
Does what it says, covers large areas quickly but when working stain into grooves it needs careful use otherwise you don’t get the stain deep in the groove or you get too much and have to work back and forth to mop up or spread the excess.
Just could not get the paint into the groves when spread along the decking .
Easy to apply and hard wearing
Much slower to use than a brush on decking, and wished I just stuck with a brush - which I did in the end.
It’s not bad, however its unlikely to last long it you have a large decking area to cover. After several uses (3) and after being washed each time the pad is unlikely to mange another 2 as its starting to disintegrate.
Thank you for this helpful feedback on the applicator pad, if it does start to wear after some use there are refills available. Longevity of the pad can vary depending on the product you are using and the surface you are applying to. For example if the decking is a smooth side up the pad is ideal and makes the job very quick and easy. If the decking is grooved it can reduce slightly the pads life, particularly old decking that may be splinters or less smooth for the pad to glide over. On some occasions a brush may also be required if the grooves are quite deep and the pad can not apply thoroughly across the board. It will certianly help with any decking job however and reduce the working time and save your back.
Buy it as its well worth it
A good overall product that would be even better with a more sturdy angle locking mechanism.
Have used one of these before best for decking
How much do you value your time? Literally saved me hours of brushwork, and produced a perfectly nice finish. Fits on a long roller handle. Like mopping the deck!
Saves back breaking work!
Makes oiling the decking so much easier.
Works reasonably well but often catches on small projections.
Very good and useful tool
I was using for old decking, but would be perfect for new.
Pad helped
Works well but uses way more paint / stain than a brush
Just made the job a little bit easier!?!
Does a perfect job, very easy to clean and use again .
Used it before so I knew what it was like
Came off now again but pretty good jimmy the joiner
Makes application of decking oil effortless
Great to use. Hubby followed with a brush to ensure into all the grooves. Would advise buying a handle. What takes nearly a full day for one coat on a 8mtr x 8mtr deck took 2 of us an 1hr 30mins.