Waiting for perfect conditions is one of the most restrictive parts of coating exterior timber, the Intergrain UltraDeck range offers advanced water resistant technologies allowing you to coat in any season*.
Rain the night before does not need to put you off the job in the morning, prepare as normal, wipe off excess water then allow at least 1 hour for the timber to dry. Intergrain UltraDeck can be applied while timber is still damp
A forecast of rain in the evening shouldn’t necessarily deter you from coating. Intergrain UltraDeck offers fast water resistance and can withstand light rain on the day of coating. Just use the table to ensure enough time has been allowed.
Other waterbased coatings will dry too quickly to coat in high temperatures causing tackiness which makes it difficult to achieve a great finish. Intergrain UltraDeck has optimised open times meaning you can coat in conditions up to 35°C.
Note: air and surface temperatures need to be below 35°C. In hot conditions, coating out of direct sunlight or lightly wetting the timber to cool it down will help the open time as you apply, it is also recommended to coat in smaller sections.
Intergrain UltraDeck offers guidance for coating all the way down to 5°C, coatings rely on evaporation to cure so coating in low temperatures will extend the recoat time.
Note: air and surface temperatures need to be above 5°C. The table shows times based on 5°C temperatures, the warmer it is, the quicker the coating will dry.
Intergrain UltraDeck Timber Oil lasts 3x longer than traditional oil based decking oils. Higher levels of pigment mean UltraDeck Timber Stain will last even longer.
We test hundreds of panels comparing our own and competitor products on different species of timber in Australia and New Zealand's most extreme environments. Allunga, near Townsville, is chosen because of its extreme UV exposure – with an average of 310 days per year of sun. Tully is famous as Australia’s wettest town, receiving the most rainfall per year.
So wherever you live, you can be sure Intergrain is built to last.
Intergrain UltraDeck stands up as a leader in longevity, the below panels compare UltraDeck Timber Oil to competitor coatings after being exposed to Queensland’s harsh weather conditions in Allunga. All panels below were on exposure for the same amount of time.
Unlike typical water based deck coatings, the Intergrain UltraDeck range both penetrates the timber and forms a film.
This means that once the film has weathered away, there remains some extra protection for the timber, extending the life of the coating without the risk of peeling, flaking or blistering.
Intergrain UltraDeck is guaranteed to never flake, blister or peel for as long as you live in your home if applied according to specified instructions.
*Read the full details of our guarantee terms and conditions.