Dont like the colour of oil stain on external cladding (Ed.)

[mcee1984]

We had a beautiful garden room installed at our home 2 years ago. Shortly after and not allowing the wood to weather, I hastily 'protected' the lovley cedar cladding.

But..... I royally messed up and used the wrong Osmo wood treatment oil. I got a tinted version instead of the clear.

I foolishly slapped it on thinking it would dry clear. It did not. It dried patchy and a dark brown. The oil has, by this point deeply penetrated the grain.

I'm sick of looking at my mistake.

What can I do to fix this disaster!

 

[johnny2007]

Use same or darker shade of oil to cover your mistake.
One coat always comes patchy, always.

 

[mcee1984]

My partner hates the colour. I'd happily even it out, but I would like to change it, or at least alter it.

 

[Elsa TLC]

I think your being a bit harsh on yourself.
It really doesn't look to bad.
Come the spring , give it another coat.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I think your being a bit harsh on yourself.
It really doesn't look to bad.

Whilst I'm inclined to agree that it looks OK, the OP's partner would beg to differ.

 

[Elsa TLC]

Whilst I'm inclined to agree that it looks OK, the OP's partner would beg to differ.

That's where me and you can help.

 

[Why Not Indeed]

Your options:
- Sand it off. You'll be left with stain in the grooves
- Take the timbers off and turn them around. Not sure what they look like on the other side.
- Live with it. Even out the finish with some more coats.
- Bleach it. Not sure how effective this will be.

 

[mrrusty]

IMHO only 2 choices: live with it or replace it.

 

[JohnD]

Which treatment was it?

Exterior Products - Osmo UK

osmouk.com

Woodstain does not penetrative far. A pressure washer will blast it off. Use a fan spray not a jet. Test a small sample.