Give your outdoor deck the care it deserves with Cabot’s Aquadeck Decking Oil, a water-based, high-performance oil that provides long-lasting protection while enhancing the natural beauty of your wood.
Whether your decking needs arise from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, or anywhere else across India, the toughest decision often lies in choosing the right decking oil. There may not be a universal “best,” but there is a perfect match for your wood type and outdoor conditions. With Cabot’s Aquadeck, crafted using advanced formulations tailored for Indian climates, you’re choosing lasting beauty and performance. Explore how this premium product enhances and protects your deck while fitting effortlessly into your maintenance routine.
Cabot’s Aquadeck lasts twice as long as other oil-based decking oils, protecting your timber while enhancing your timber’s natural look.
You can use Aquadeck over any existing coating if the existing coating is at least 30 days old and in good condition. If the existing coating has peeled, flaked or deteriorated unevenly, we recommend that you completely remove the existing coating with a coatings stripper or by sanding back to bare timber to achieve the best result.
With Aquadeck, no sanding is required if the existing coating is in good condition and not darker than your chosen Aquadeck colour. If the existing coating has peeled, flaked, deteriorated unevenly or is a darker colour than the Aquadeck colour chosen, we recommend that you completely remove the existing coating with a coatings stripper or by sanding back to bare timber, and then clean with Cabot’s Deck Clean to achieve the best result.
Range
Base colours below are available instore to purchase. From these colour bases, you can tint to 100’s of colours. To view our range, view the colour visualiser.
Jarrah
Merbau
Natural
All colours displayed on this page show 2 coats on merbau timber.
Colour varies depending on your timber type. Click on Colour Visualiser button below to view the full range of colours.
To coat new bare timber immediately, scrub damp timber with Cabot’s New Timber Prep, following label instructions. New Timber Prep will draw out tannins and oils quickly from the surface, allowing you to skip the 4-6 weeks weathering process required for new timber. Always follow New Timber Prep with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions. Remove excess water from the surface with squeegee on Cabot’s Deck Prep brush, and allow timber to dry for at least 1 hour.
Note: Cooler conditions could slow down the drying time of the timber. Alternatively allow timber to weather for 4-6 weeks (for new Treated Pine allow 2 weeks or follow manufacturer’s recommendation). Hose down regularly if not exposed to rain. Always follow the weathering period with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions prior to coating your timber.
Timber Previously Coated with Cabot’s Aquadeck
Clean first with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions.
All Other Existing Coatings (Previously Oiled, Stained, Varnished or Painted Timber).
To ensure maximum adhesion, treat surface with Cabot’s New Timber Prep. Then clean with Cabot’s Deck Clean.
Important: The final look will be impacted by the condition and colour of the existing coating. If the existing coating has deteriorated unevenly or is a darker colour than the Cabot’s Aquadeck colour chosen, it is recommended to remove all existing coating first, then clean with Cabot’s Deck Clean.
*Existing coating must be at least 30 days old. If the existing coating has peeled, flaked or deteriorated unevenly, the coating must be completely removed using a coatings stripper or sanding back to bare timber.
Weathered and Grey Timber
Simply clean with Cabot’s Deck Clean. Note: fill holes and imperfections with a suitable timber putty after applying the first coat of Cabot’s Aquadeck.
Apply with brush, Decking Applicator
Application
1. Stir thoroughly with a broad flat paddle before and during use. Pour Aquadeck into Cabot’s Deck Hand bucket.
2. Apply using Cabot’s Deck Coat applicator along the length of the board, to seal exposed edges and end grain use a brush. Use a brush to cut in around the edges where required. The initial milky colour helps with even product application, drying to a semi-transparent finish.
3. Apply two coats allowing 1 hour between coats. Three coats will be required in extreme conditions such as full sun exposure and around pools.
Suggested Frequency: Every 12 months check your coated timber for changes in colour or water repellency diminishes due to weathering.
Instructions:
Clean the surfaces with Deck Clean as per label instructions.
Recoat with 2 coats of Aquadeck for a longer lasting finish.
Use Cabot’s Everyday Deck Wash to refresh exterior timber decking and help remove dirt, dust and bird droppings for everyday use.
