Our Aged Grey Decking Paint is a premium finish suitable for use on new wood, weathered wood and even previously treated wood. It is fortified with Owatrol’s Emulsa-Bond helping it to provide unsurpassed adhesion on both horizontal and vertical surfaces where competitors would require extensive preparation and priming whilst providing a rich matt finish perfect for decking.
The Decking Paint range has now been expanded and it is available in 35 stylish colours and is incredibly easy to use with just 2 coats needed in most cases. It provides long-lasting performance, even in high traffic areas like your garden decking and when applied correctly to bare wood is guaranteed against peeling or flaking for 5 years on horizontal surfaces such as decking and 15 years on vertical cladding and sidings (please see below for limited warranty specific details).
Ideal Uses for Owatrol’s Aged Grey Decking Paint
- Giving your decking a new look in our Aged Grey Decking Paint
- Protecting decks previously treated with inferior products which have peeled or flaked
- Long-lasting protection for outdoor wood furniture
- Also suitable for fencing, cladding and other exterior wood surfaces
If this isn’t quite the Grey you were looking for, we also have other shades available such as Blue Grey, Grey, Shale, Stone, Traditional Grey, Traditional Stone & Winter Sky.
Please Note: colour shown is given as a guide only. Actual colour will depend on the type and age of the wood surface treated. Always test with a sample first before coating the entire surface.
Warranty
Owatrol International warrants Decking Paint against peeling on wood decks for 5 years and against cracking, peeling and flaking on wood cladding for 15 years from the date of purchase if it is applied on bare wood to a properly prepared surface according to label directions – this means that all previous coatings MUST be properly removed before applying Decking Paint or the adhesion could be compromised.
Owatrol International will, at its option, replace the material or refund the purchase price if Decking Paint does not perform as described above. Please see the technical data for the full warranty.
Surface Preparation
New wood surfaces
Before using Decking Paint, all surfaces must be clean, dry and free of dirt, grease and mildew. However, in addition new wood also has a hard shiny surface known as mill glaze which prevents maximum penetration – preventing any coating from adhering properly. We would always recommend new wood is treated with Seasonite new wood protection and then allowed to weather for a minimum of 6 months after which time Decking Paint can be applied following the  instructions for weathered wood.
Weathered wood surfaces
Uncoated wood surfaces which have weathered for 6 months of more simply need a thorough cleaning to restore their original colour and remove any built-up dirt and grime before applying decking paint. To do this simply use Net-Trol wood cleaner which is scrubbed on, allowed to work and then rinsed off. Be sure to allow your wood to dry thoroughly for 48 hours afterwards before applying Decking Paint.
Previously coated surfaces
In this case, first sand or scrape to remove any loose, flaking or peeling finish (if there is any). If necessary, you should strip the surface with Dilunett Gel before cleaning and neutralising it with Net-Trol wood cleaner. Then allow 48 hours for the surface to dry before applying Decking Paint.
Application of Owatrol’s Decking Paint
Owatrol’s Decking Paint is easy to apply by following these simple instructions.
First apply a coat of Decking Paint avoiding heavy application. Be sure to work it into the grooves of the deck to ensure even protection. Next allow this coat to dry for 3-4 hours before applying a second coat. If applying by spray, always back-brush or back-roll immediately after application to ensure uniformity of colour, coverage and penetration.
Maintenance
Surfaces with harsh exposure to weather or traffic will wear more quickly than other areas. In these cases, clean affected areas with Net-Trol and recoat as necessary.
Clean Up
Clean all tools and equipment with soap and water whilst still wet. If allowed to dry, remove with paint stripper.
Rags soaked in this product should be soaked with water before disposing of with household waste.
Please Note: Woods high in tannins e.g. Cedar, Ipe, Oak, Teak will darken when treated with Aquanett, Prepdeck or Dilunett. Neutralising with Net-Trol immediately after rinsing will lighten and restore the woods colour.
It is imperative that a contact time test is done when using Aquanett, Prepdeck or Dilunett on Oak, Chestnut and other high tannin content woods to avoid blackening the wood – Refer to the relevant TDS.
Things to Remember
- Before starting your project, test penetration and absorbency by sprinkling water lightly onto the wood. If the water is absorbed rapidly, surface is free of contamination and ready for staining. If water is repelled, thorough preparation, as for new wood must be performed.
- Before starting application, test the colour choice on a small area and allow to dry to determine final colour.
- Purchase sufficient product for the whole job and mix all product together before starting to avoid colour variances.
- If applying with a sprayer it must be (.017-.021 tip at 1800-2000 psi (124-138 bars)
- Cover everything you do not wish to coat, including plants and shrubs.
- Apply between 10°C and 35°C.
- Do not apply in direct sunlight, on hot surfaces.
- Do not apply if cold and/or wet weather is expected within 48 hours.
- Mix product thoroughly before and during application. Do not thin.
- Always work the entire length of a deck board or horizontal siding to a logical break, such as a window or door frame.
- Vertical siding should be coated from top to bottom.
L Trivett –
Verified Owner
We chose the dark brown decking paint and the product was a good consistency and went on well with a large brush. The finished look was professional with good coverage, so hopefully we won’t be repainting for a while.
Originally posted on Decking Paint - Dark Brown
Richard Dixon –
Verified Owner
Really impressed with the finish and how it seems to be protected some scaffold boards I had installed (instead of decking).
Originally posted on Decking Paint - Dark Brown
A mcgreevy –
Verified Owner
A bit expensive, if it does what it says on the tin it will be worth it. Painted my newly laid decking at tail end of summer, we will see how it survives the winter.
Originally posted on Decking Paint - Black
Andy –
Verified Owner
The decking paint is very easy to apply and creates a great smooth matt finish. Do take note of the advice that there should be every expectation of dry conditions for 48 hours after application as we were unfortunate to have rain soon after application on one section of deck and we were left with white vein lines.
If you follow the advice you will be more than happy with the finished surface and it has certainly given our deck a premium finish and a new lease of life.
Originally posted on Decking Paint - Light Green
Linda –
Verified Owner
I ordered 2 sample pots of the Decking Paint due to not being able to decide on a colour. After prepping a small area of decking that is around a garden (Cleaning/Sanding it down)We placed the decking paint on and could not believe how smooth this went on and how good the coverage was from this small trial pot.
Unfortunately both colours were not what we were looking for and with us not painting the whole large decking area in the garden we have used cuprinol decking paint to do the small area’s we wanted to do, as they had the right colour but trust me, if you are wanting to paint your whole decking do not go for the cheaper brands as this is the best we have used and I would highly recommend this Decking Paint. It may be expensive but you get what you pay for and it is as good as they say it is. If unsure try the trial pot first, I will be surprised if I read any reviews that say anything bad, just be sure to prep fully first.
Originally posted on Decking Paint - Dark Brown
liz –
Verified Owner
Very expensive compared to other brands but willing to pay if it means it will last for 5yrs before needs re-doing, as other brands definitely don’t. The paint arrived really quickly from ordering and tester pots very helpful. Good choice of colours. Really happy with finish so far.
Originally posted on Decking Paint - Dark Brown
Frank Walsh –
Verified Owner
Very expensive, but hopefully worth it if I don’t need to repaint every year as previously.
Covered very well and looks solid and even. One 2.5 litre can was enough to paint 15 sq. metres, twice.
Originally posted on Decking Paint - Dark Brown
Evelyn –
Verified Owner
Just used this but compared to the previous paint looks much better with great cover. I got fed up repainting every year so if this is still good next year it will be worth every penny.
Originally posted on Decking Paint - Deep Red
Christie –
Verified Owner
Had the same problem as the previous review. After a lot of research decided to give Owatrol a try. Went for grey for a contemporary look. Went on very easily, and is a lovely colour. A bit more pricey but hopefully worth it. Deck looks a million dollars!! Part of it is a raised path, that will be the real test of the product!!!
Originally posted on Decking Paint - Grey
Janet Mays –
Verified Owner
After using decking stain previously, which flaked and peeled, I decided to search for proper decking paint and found this. I purchased Black and I am delighted by the result which has received many positive comments from visitors. Yes it’s expensive, but absolutely fantastic. Would highly recommend this product to others.
Originally posted on Decking Paint - Black