Maintenance of Deck Tiles
Hardwood Deck tiles require little maintenance
and are very easy to care for. Over time the
wood will patina to a light silver color which is
desirable to some. However, if you would like to
maintain the color of the wood we recommend
the use of a good quality oil penetrating sealer.
We use Cabot Stain Australian Timber oil (tinted
sealers only) for our own personal decks. The
Australian Timber Oil is available in several tints
or pigments which can enhance the sealers
ability to block UV rays. This means a longer
lasting sealer. These timber oils are easily
wiped on with a soaked rag and then wipe the
excess of with a clean rag. It goes on very
quickly and each 100 sq ft of deck should take
about 10 minutes to cover. We recommend
oiling the deck once to twice a year depending
on how much exposure you have.
To apply:
1) Clean and sweep the deck of all small
particles like dust and debris.
2) Wash with a hose or pressure washer (unlike
softwoods our hardwood deck tiles can be
power washed) If the tiles are heavily soiled you
may want to clean them with a hardwood
cleaner such as Murphys oil soap or similar.
3) Soak rag in timber oil, squeeze the excess oil
from the rag and wipe onto the surface of each
deck tile. Do not worry about excess dripping
underneath as it will eventually dry and will not
damage the sub surface. Follow moments after
with a clean rag to wipe the excess. You can do
10 sq ft at a time and move on to the next area.
Wiping with the clean rag will prevent the excess
oil from drying to a tacky consistency.
4) Let dry at least 4-5 hours and try not to walk
on the surface during this time. Repeat this
process 2-3 times if it is the first application
after install.
and are very easy to care for. Over time the
wood will patina to a light silver color which is
desirable to some. However, if you would like to
maintain the color of the wood we recommend
the use of a good quality oil penetrating sealer.
We use Cabot Stain Australian Timber oil (tinted
sealers only) for our own personal decks. The
Australian Timber Oil is available in several tints
or pigments which can enhance the sealers
ability to block UV rays. This means a longer
lasting sealer. These timber oils are easily
wiped on with a soaked rag and then wipe the
excess of with a clean rag. It goes on very
quickly and each 100 sq ft of deck should take
about 10 minutes to cover. We recommend
oiling the deck once to twice a year depending
on how much exposure you have.
To apply:
1) Clean and sweep the deck of all small
particles like dust and debris.
2) Wash with a hose or pressure washer (unlike
softwoods our hardwood deck tiles can be
power washed) If the tiles are heavily soiled you
may want to clean them with a hardwood
cleaner such as Murphys oil soap or similar.
3) Soak rag in timber oil, squeeze the excess oil
from the rag and wipe onto the surface of each
deck tile. Do not worry about excess dripping
underneath as it will eventually dry and will not
damage the sub surface. Follow moments after
with a clean rag to wipe the excess. You can do
10 sq ft at a time and move on to the next area.
Wiping with the clean rag will prevent the excess
oil from drying to a tacky consistency.
4) Let dry at least 4-5 hours and try not to walk
on the surface during this time. Repeat this
process 2-3 times if it is the first application
after install.
Over the years the deck tiles will experience light
surface scratching. This is completely normal
and expected when furniture, heavy pots,
umbrella stands and even dogs make scratch the
surface. The oil application above is the answer,
and will completely remove all surface scratches
once applied. If the deck tiles are badly scratched
then a simple circular sander with (120 grit)
sandpaper can be applied followed by the oil
application. This process will return the deck to
like new condition even years after initial
installation.
surface scratching. This is completely normal
and expected when furniture, heavy pots,
umbrella stands and even dogs make scratch the
surface. The oil application above is the answer,
and will completely remove all surface scratches
once applied. If the deck tiles are badly scratched
then a simple circular sander with (120 grit)
sandpaper can be applied followed by the oil
application. This process will return the deck to
like new condition even years after initial
installation.
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Important maintenance fact
Our modular deck tiles have been the number one in quality and durability across the nation for over 5 years and over 10 years internationally .