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Golden Care Instant Grey

Is Golden Care Instant Grey Teak protector a good product? To be able to answer that question we need to know what your priorities are. For example, after applying instant grey the grain in the timber becomes a lot less protruding and doesn’t necessarily look like timber anymore. Does it look good? Naturally, that is in the eye of the beholder, but we certainly think so. If you are after a naturally weathered Teak colour Golden Care Teak White Wash is your product.  Here is a link to read more about white wash compared to instant grey. Is it easy to apply? Yes, very much so. To apply Golden Care products in general is easy, but there are a few common mistakes that we cover below. What are the most common mistakes when applying Golden Care Teak protector Instant Grey? 1. Not doing enough preparation work, eg sanding. Without a good prep job the product will eventually peel. 2. Not putting enough layers of Golden Care Teak Shield on to protect it. 3. Trying to fix mistakes and makin...

Deck Restoration Sydney

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  Looking for the best deck maintenance company in Sydney? Look No Further… Sydney Staining Services will deliver above and beyond your expectations when restoring and maintaining your timber deck. Some of the reasons you should consider us: over 10 years experience of deck restoration use the latest technology products invested in the latest dust free sanding systems with built in vacuum that leaves zero saw dust behind factory trained painting specialist (ISO9001) consistently attain 5 star reviews from every customer punctual and extremely hard working trustworthy and keep our promises We do it all Whether you need Deck building, Deck Restoration , Deck Staining or a Deck Maintenance contract we assure you that you will be thrilled with the stunning result. We tick all the boxes We do exceptional work and back this up with attention to: Staying environmentally friendly Diligent preparation work Superior long lasting products Experienced, trustworthy and reliable staff A ste...

The Definitive Guide To Cleaning Teak Outdoor Furniture

  How to restore and clean Teak Outdoor Furniture How does your outdoor timber look at the moment? How to prepare for staining teak outdoor furniture Make sure you have all the necessary gear before you start. You will need a connected garden hose, a bucket with warm soapy water alternatively a teak cleaner (Golden Care Teak Cleaner or possibly Sikkens Teak Cleaner. It’s environmentally friendly to use soapy water and also Golden Care products. (Sikkens is effective but not so good for the environment.) At Sydney Staining Services we use Golden Care Teak Cleaner. Furthermore you need good gloves, protective glasses and possibly waterproof boots. A soft bristle brush, a bigger kitchen brush and a lot of patience. You also need to be prepared to work hard, it’s not easy to clean teak. It’s very easy if you use the high pressure hose but we dis-commend using the high pressure hose. You would only ever do that as a last resort. Downside being that you can damage (fray) the teak and als...