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How To Care For Outdoor Flooring And Garden Furniture DIY

12 July 2022

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Cleaning and treatment of outdoor flooring and garden furniture

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

How to care for outdoor flooring and garden furniture? To keep them in optimal condition, it is essential to use specific products and follow a correct process.

As the warmer season arrives, time spent outdoors increases. Therefore, it becomes important to take care of outdoor flooring and wooden furniture to keep them clean, protected and long-lasting.

In this guide, you will learn how to perform the treatment and maintenance of decking and garden furniture in a simple and effective way.


Key Points Of The Article

  • Caring for outdoor flooring and garden furniture requires specific products.
  • Treatment protects wood from water, UV rays and wear.
  • Regular cleaning prevents the build-up of dirt and grease.
  • Maintenance helps to extend the life of surfaces.
  • Correct application ensures more uniform and long-lasting results.

Water-Based Wood Treatment For Decking

Why treat outdoor wood? Materials such as decking, garden furniture and wooden flooring must be protected from deterioration to maintain a good appearance.

For this treatment, two products are required: HYDROIL ESTERNO and BARRIER.

How To Apply The Wood Treatment

  • Stir HYDROIL ESTERNO well before use
  • Apply on clean and sanded wood
  • Spread evenly using a brush
  • Wait 30–60 minutes
  • Apply a second coat

Then, to improve protection, apply BARRIER. This product provides water-repellent, oil-repellent and UV protection.

  • Apply on a dry surface
  • Use a wax spreader fleece applicator
  • Spread a small amount
  • Leave to dry for 1–2 hours

During drying, it is important not to walk on the surface.

apply wood treatment outdoor flooring garden furniture
Application of wood treatment on outdoor surfaces and furniture

Cleaning And Maintenance Of Outdoor Wood

How to clean outdoor wood without damaging it? You can use a specific cleaner such as DETERCLEAN.

Its active formula helps to remove greasy substances without affecting the wood protection.

  • Dilute the product (1:2 or about 200 ml in 5 litres of water)
  • Apply with a cloth
  • Leave for a few minutes
  • Scrub with a sponge or medium-hard pad
  • Rinse with clean water

Features Of Outdoor Wood Products

What features should outdoor wood products have? They should be easy to use and deliver fast results.

  • HYDROIL ESTERNO
    protects wood from water, UV rays and wear, while maintaining a natural matte finish.
  • DETERCLEAN
    is biodegradable and eco-friendly. It can be used manually or with a pressure washer, even near gardens and plants.
  • BARRIER
    offers effective protection against weather and UV exposure. At the same time, it preserves breathability and does not release harmful substances.

These products are easy to use and deliver visible results quickly, improving the appearance of wooden surfaces.

With proper care, your wood will remain protected, clean and enhanced over time.

outdoor flooring garden furniture before after cleaning treatment
Before and after cleaning and treating outdoor wood surfaces

Conclusion

Taking care of outdoor flooring and garden furniture requires attention, but it can be done easily by following the right steps.

With specific products and proper maintenance, you can achieve effective and long-lasting results, even with a DIY approach.


Still Have Questions

A technical consultation helps you find the most effective solution for your specific case.

👉 Contact the Marbec technical team for tailored support.

Products featured in the Article
  • HYDROIL ESTERNO

    Hybrid impregnating oil resino-wax-based water for external wood Protection water repellant hybrid is ideal for the treatment of coatings, facilities, fences, doors and windows and exterior floors in wood. Greater resistance to weather compared to traditional oils. Fast application and drying .

    + Varianti

    29.52€

  • BARRIER

    Finishing wax for exterior wood. Protects from U.V. and atmospheric agents and increases the water-repellent and anti-stain resistance of the treated materials impregnating with oil and not.

    + Varianti

    38.19€

  • DETERCLEAN

    Cleaner for ordinary and/or extraordinary cleaning of wooden surfaces. Cleans and degreases without damaging the materials. Does not contain perfumes or solvents.

    + Varianti

    8.58€

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