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Decking stain gone wrong

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  • 03-07-2016 4:55pm
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    contrary_mary
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    I hope this is the right place and someone can offer some wisdom...

    There's some old decking in our garden - today my husband popped up to woodies and bought some ronseal decking stain in mahogany and popped it on. It's very red and garish! It will need a second coat so I want to get something a bit darker and cooler toned to hopefully salvage it - can anyone recommend what colour we should go for?


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    listermint
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    contrary_mary wrote: »
    I hope this is the right place and someone can offer some wisdom...

    There's some old decking in our garden - today my husband popped up to woodies and bought some ronseal decking stain in mahogany and popped it on. It's very red and garish! It will need a second coat so I want to get something a bit darker and cooler toned to hopefully salvage it - can anyone recommend what colour we should go for?

    The oak should be darker.

    You should always always always test it. First on any old discarded decking or a bit out of the way first.


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    contrary_mary
    Registered Users Posts: 334 ✭✭contrary_mary


    listermint wrote: »
    The oak should be darker.

    You should always always always test it. First on any old discarded decking or a bit out of the way first.

    Thanks so much for that.


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    recipio
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    Oak stain would probably be a bit 'golden'. Teak stain is a better bet or walnut if available.


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