Pergola, best wood treatment

[aidy55]

Hey all, we are currently getting a pergola put up. More of an outdoor room as will be completely closed in on completion, still a bit to go. 

 

The timber framing is all but finished, bit rough but hope to get it sanded, some poor cuts need filled and my question is what is the best treatment to use for it. I dont want to paint it. Im looking for more natural oak look or cedar

 

Is there an wood oil that can achieve this and having stained wood before it always ends up peeling and a nightmare to redo. Stained a picnic table years ago and wouldn't stop peeling

[marshian]

I think you previous issues with peeling was down to you using a wood stain “paint”

 

You can get tinted oils or let it weather naturally and use a clear preservative oil

[aidy55]

I was looking at textrol oil by owatrol and they have actually advised aquadecks as a better product for the pergola. 

 

So ill get a sample pot of movingui ordered and see what its like

 

https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/aquadecks/?attribute_pa_size=1-litre&attribute_pa_colour=movingui&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22020849347&gbraid=0AAAAADd9DWeULnD-UJvFDRlc4E8caicZ2&gclid=CjwKCAjw_fnFBhB0EiwAH_MfZmXAKLz4AqAO2iNBxuU0QZIWQkbsx9qKEKWupcKIA0F9A6nE2N3tzhoCN8YQAvD_BwE

[MAB]

I find Liberon Decking Oil works well and does not peel. I always use the clear (Teak & medium oak tint is also available) as most timber darkens over time and after further coats of clear oil. The main drawback I find is it needs a further coat of oil every couple of years or so to maintain protection but at least oil is very quick & easy to apply:-

https://nextdaypaint.co.uk/products/liberon-decking-oil?srsltid=AfmBOorMKCr02JmbK2lGsn7TXVwf9OjtJOTw6-5tJP7riL7uFiM9nyRS

Edited Monday at 15:08 by MAB

[marshian]

Well if we are recommending products I use this for shed, decking and anything else that is wood that I don't want to creosote.

 

https://www.smithandallan.com/product/smith-allan-cedol-wood-preserver-decking-oil-4036

 

20L for £48 in vat  and £6.95 delivery 

[Onoff]

A mix of 75% old engine oil and 25% white spirit would work. 

[Big Jimbo]

As @Onoff said. Give it a coat every couple of years, and it will last forever. 

[BotusBuild]

7 hours ago, Onoff said:

A mix of 75% old engine oil and 25% white spirit would work. 

Got a picture of what that looks like. All I can imagine is a black streaky mess

[Onoff]

6 hours ago, BotusBuild said:

Got a picture of what that looks like. All I can imagine is a black streaky mess

 

Chap on the mig welding forum has just done it:

 

 

 

 

 

[JohnMo]

Rye Oil Ceder Oil /deck oil, will stop colour change of wood, easy to apply.  If you want a colour Jotun Demidekk (not cheap but lasts well)

 

Just taken some old engine oil to the recycling centre - not the nicest smell, reminded me of an old VW Beetle I bought, it was 25 years old and had been wash under and inside every cavity with old engine oil, many times. It stank but zero rust any where.  Not sure I would use on wood.

[BotusBuild]

@Onoff, think I'm giving that a miss. Can't imagine the smell, as @JohnMo mentions.

 

Think it would need a test first.

 

Each to their own. 

[Onoff]

Love the smell of proper creosote. Just bought 25 litres. It goes much further if you cut it with old oil.