deck stain – The Interiors Addict

The matt look moves into timber and decking

A matt finish has been popular for awhile now with both paint and interior finishes but until recently, no such option existed for decking/timber. Now, thanks to Feast Watson, a natural, matt look is available with their new Matt Look decking finish.

Offering a lower sheen to the ‘wet look’ effect common with most timber finishes, and available in three shades – Natural, Jarrah and Merbau – Feast Watson’s Matt Look Deck allows users to enhance the look of exterior timber, as opposed to changing its natural colour altogether.

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Matt Look Deck uses a modified, water-based oil formula that combines the advantages of both treatments – penetrating like an oil but with the drying time of a water-based product – to deliver impressive and long-lasting results, fast. “Where other timber care brands tend to offer solely a ‘wet look’ finish, we appreciate that our customers have diverse tastes and so have sought to align our range accordingly; particularly as the trend for organic outdoor design gathers pace,” said Jessica Green, Feast Watson Brand Manager.

Thanks to its unique formula, which boasts exceptional water, UV, mould and dirt-resistant properties, Matt Look Deck makes for easy cleaning, while simultaneously protecting timber against even the harshest of weather extremes; resulting in a finish that looks fresher for longer.

For best results, prepare your deck with Feast Watson Woodclean. This will remove surface contaminants that can impede absorption of the coating as well as rejuvenate both new and weathered timber. Then with Matt Look Deck, apply two coats, leaving a minimum of two hours between applications for maximum absorbency.

Matt Look Deck will be available in 1L, 4L and 10L sizes, along with a 250ml sample size for customers to experiment with colour options.

For more information, tips and a list of stockists, visit www.feastwatson.com.au

Fashionable dark flooring inside and out with Feast Watson

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Deck stains have come a long way and are as much about aesthetics and creating a fashionable entertaining space as they are about maintaining and caring for your timber these days. It’s now perfectly possible to bring the indoors out for a seamless entertaining room/area, which we know Aussies love!

Feast Watson's Black Japan. You control the itnensity of the final finish by choosing how many coats — Feast Watson’s Black Japan. You control the intensity of the finish by choosing how many coats

If you’re automatically thinking of warmer tones, stop right there! Colours like Feast Watson’s Black Japan and other darker stains provide a great contrast for the neutral colours you might have on your lounges and rugs. Now you can achieve similar finishes and colours on floors inside and out, creating a seamless transition.

Feast Watson’s Black Japan Floor Finish is perfect for savvy homeowners who are looking to introduce a dramatic dark flooring style into their interiors. Something as simple as beautiful floorboards can really set the tone for a room and make a big difference, just like a coat of fresh paint on your walls. This product uses a three-coat system, so you can even choose the intensity of the colour.

Feast Watson’s Timber and Decking Stain for exterior use

And while outdoor spaces have truly become an extension of our living areas, where we relax and entertain, we mustn’t forget that the harsh Aussie elements, not least the sun and its damaging UV rays, mean they need maximum protection to keep them looking their best.

Gone are the traditional methods of achieving these finishes, with a direct stain and a clear top coat. The reformulated Timber and Deck Stain by Feast Watson creates a beautiful finish while still allowing the natural grain of timber to shine through. You can continue the dark look in your alfresco area using the stain in Black Japan or Taman Merbau. The stain adds colour to timber without hiding the natural grain. It’s ideal for making timber coordinate with your house and landscape design, or to renew the colour of grey, weathered timber.

With its oil rich formula, it protects timber from the destructive effects of weathering. With additives to protect against water, UV and mould, Feast Watson Timber and Deck Stain keeps timber looking beautiful for longer. Available in four pre-packaged colours, Timber & Deck Stain is resistant to cracking, peeling and blistering and is suitable for use over bare and previously coated timber. For stunning interiors inside and out, there is a Feast Watson product available for every surface to achieve perfect looking timber floors.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Pinterest page.