What is the best oil for decks and outside timber?

Timber decks need protection. That is the simple part. When you start looking at all the recommendations for oils it gets complicated. Over the years we have used a number of oils with varying degrees of success. Our final conclusion is that many are quite similar.They differ primarily in pigmentation.

Just one is a standout product. OSMO.
OSMO Decking oils are very different and offer quality above our usual expectation.

Why? Osmo offers three unique properties.

1   Genuinely environmentally sound oil products. Feel free to look up OSMO on the web and you will discover lots of positive comments. Osmo is a unique blend of natural oils and waxes.

2   Anti Slip oils. The system includes a top coat of 430 anti slip. This surface provides real traction. After all you do walk on the deck when its wet! So a little extra traction is a great idea.

3   Colours. All oils must contain some colour to protect the timber from UV as much as possible. OSMO incorporates subtle colours that assist here. Teak, Oak, Bangkirai Light & Masaranduba are all great colours.

Bangkirai Light is our favorite with local West Australian timbers as it adds just a little colour and feeds the deck evenly. Follow it up with a coat of anti-slip and you're there!

At VCS we have put the oils on samples of Jarrah and Blackbutt to allow you to view the finished product and get a real idea of how it will look on your floor.

Anything else worth noting? These products are very easy to use. They are easy DIY products though they were designed for contractors. The coverage is very high which makes them very cost effective as well.