Wash every six months: The standard way to clean your Kwila decking is with a thorough wash, which we recommend doing every six months. You can use a garden hose or soft brush (such as a car washing brush). A mild detergent solution can be used to remove stubborn contaminants.
What to use: Dryden LiquidTimberClean
How does it work: Dryden LiquidTimberClean helps lighten or remove marks and brightens dull Kwila.
How to use:
What to use: Dryden OilStain
How does it maintain your Kwila decking? Dryden OilStain is one of the best Kwila decking oils you’ll find in New Zealand. It is a water-resistant, deeply penetrating oil that nourishes your Kwila from within, helping to remove excessive warping, cupping, and splitting of timber and extending its lifespan.
How to use it:
What to use: Dryden Colourtone+ added to Dryden OilStain
How does it maintain your Kwila decking? Dryden Colourtone+ provides UV protection and helps prevent the timber from silvering when maintained correctly.
How to use it: Choose from over 37 colours and add the selected stain to Dryden OilStain. Then, carry out the same application method.
What to use: Dryden LiquidTimberClean
How does it work: Dryden LiquidTimberClean helps remove silvering, mould, dirt and grime, and mild watermarks from Kwila decking. You can apply it to restore your decking before recoating with Dryden OilStain.
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Silvering: This happens when coloured timber extractives are washed out (leaching), and the Kwila structures get damaged by sunlight (photodegradation).
Dryden OilStain helps Kwila maintain a grey look while still offering protection against moisture. So, it may not mean that your decking needs re-oiling or coating in this specific case. Silvering only indicates the need for coating and colour when you want to maintain a natural or stained look.
Here are a few key points to remember about Kwila deck maintenance:
Got more questions we haven’t answered here? Visit our FAQ page to see some of the biggest questions about using OilStain for decking maintenance. If you’re ready to get started, browse through all our timber care products here and find them at your local Dryden reseller.