Decking stain - grey

[TargetDummy]

Hi everyone, SWMBO wants our decking grey and so I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a grey stain. I'm a little wary of the Ronseal type products as I've read they're more like a paint and just sit on top of the wood and quickly wear away.

Any advice welcome,

Thanks

Anton

 

[r896neo]

They are all just paint type products im afraid. Regular re application before it starts flaking is the best bet. Im not a fan of them to be honest as ive seen so many go wrong after a few years and once its starts flaking.......

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I've used the Cuprinol Silver Birch one a few times, its a very nice shade https://www.cuprinol.co.uk/decking/index.jsp it doesn't flake though but gets dulled/thinner/patchy so obviously does need a reapplication every couple of years. And too heavy handed with a power washer will blast it off which in a way is not such a bad thing as you know you'll be able to go back to square one if you wanted to.

 

[TargetDummy]

Thanks both for your responses. Looks like I'll give the Cuprinol a go.

Cheers

Anton