Decking treatment?

[PocketNiffler]

We had a deck out in,finished in may. What should I do to treat it before winter?

(No comments about how much you hate decks please! I know they're not right everywhere but was a good solution for what we needed)

[PocketNiffler]

Bump

[PigletJohn]

you can get decking stain in any DIY shed. Have a look round for special offers. It is more durable than fence stain. You can apply it with a large brush or a small broom, or get special pads. I like a brush. Big brands are usually better than cheap budget cans.

Simple light or mid browns will not jar as much as colours, and are easier to re-treat in a few years.

You will need a lot of stirring, look for a stirrer that fits in an electric drill
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=paint+mixer&LH_PrefLoc=1&_sop=15&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xpaint+mixer+-diary.TRS0&nkw=paint+mixer+-diary&sacat=0

Plastic tubs reseal tightly for future usage. Metal tins don't.

Start with 5 litres and write yourself a note for how much you used, for next time

Examples
www.screwfix.com/c/decorating/decking-paint/cat9930002?cm_sp=managedredirect--decorating--deckingpaint

www.wickes.co.uk/search?text=decking+stain

www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/searchterm/decking%20stain

www.wilko.com/search?q=decking+stain&=Search

www.diy.com/search?Ntt=decking+stain

[JT05]

When we had a new deck, we used a specialist non slip coating that also sealed the wood. Recommend by someone who constructed decks. I'm sorry I can't remember the name, but it was sold through builders merchants and was about £20 per 5 L.
We applied it with a roller.
I will google to see if I can find it and be back.😊

[JT05]

Blackfriars anti slip coating £25. For 5L. It lasted a couple of years, then we powerwashed the deck and reapplied.

[fannydaggerz]

You're not supposed to do anything to it until it's been down a year

[NewPurrs5]

How come fanny? (Awesome name)