Varnish, protection for garden steps

[Archie_tect]

Depends how the boards are fixed- the wood may go black once water gets under the yacht varnish and corrodes the fixings. That's why I prefer wood stain, but then it's not a big job to sand down and re-do every few years.

 

[Spiderweb]

Look at suitable exterior products made by Osmo, not cheap but the best finishes I’ve ever used.

 

[fossyant]

Well I've ordered 25l of oil for £65 delivered. Got quite a bit of decking needing a top up plus a gazebo.

 

[Drago]

Well I've ordered 25l of oil for £65 delivered.

 

[fossyant]

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This stuff

https://www.ryeoil.co.uk/shop/deckingoil/

 

[PK99]

Depends how the boards are fixed- the wood may go black once water gets under the yacht varnish and corrodes the fixings. That's why I prefer wood stain, but then it's not a big job to sand down and re-do every few years.

Another vote against Yacht varinsh - or any similar product. Staining is by far the better option.
Keep Yacht Varnish for its intended purpose!

Guy opposite used yacht varnish on a nice new gate a few years ago, it did not take long to look very crappy! Only solution would be to scnd off completely and re doe with something else, purpose designed for the job - eg the decking oil recommended by @fossyant

 

[Archie_tect]

This stuff

https://www.ryeoil.co.uk/shop/deckingoil/

they'll burn well...

 

[PK99]

Look at suitable exterior products made by Osmo, not cheap but the best finishes I’ve ever used.

I recently discovered Osmo products, only used them on internal projects (pine ceiling and tabletop renovation) but they are fantastic. Oil-based natural product, easy to apply and look and feel fantastic. Plus, unlike any varnish or polyurethane, scratches only require a gentle sand of the damaged area and a recoat of that section.

https://osmouk.com/
https://osmouk.com/exterior-products/

 

[Spiderweb]

I recently discovered Osmo products, only used them on internal projects (pine ceiling and tabletop renovation) but they are fantastic. Oil-based natural product, easy to apply and look and feel fantastic. Plus, unlike any varnish or polyurethane, scratches only require a gentle sand of the damaged area and a recoat of that section.

https://osmouk.com/
https://osmouk.com/exterior-products/

I used Osmo wood wax finish on all our internal joinery including a hand built kitchen. Really easy to apply, mouldings may need a brush to get into the nooks and crannies but I mostly used a Jay cloth. So hard wearing, doesn’t blister or peel, it really is an outstanding product.