Tips for Protecting Your Boat Deck

Protecting your boat deck is a major aspect of routine boat maintenance. Not only is it satisfying to leave your deck looking shiny and new, but it also prolongs its lifespan by making it more durable. Unfortunately, the elements are often unkind to boat decking: UV rays can cause wood to fade and dullen, whereas rain and salt can lead to corrosion. Regularly maintaining your deck with high-quality products will keep your boat looking good and functioning well for years to come without any expensive trips to the boatyard repairs team or, worse still, having to replace your deck entirely.

Thankfully, performing boat deck protection work is relatively straightforward, and is perhaps even one of the least labour-intensive jobs you’ll need to undertake on your boat.

How to Perform Boat Deck Protection Work

Strip Any Stains

To ensure an even protection across the boat deck, you must first remove any solid or semi-transparent stains. This should be done by sanding, with all dust being removed with a brush or hoover with soft attachment.

Coat with Boat Deck Protection Oil

Now that your deck is completely clean, use a boat deck protection oil that is capable of fully penetrating the wood, working to protect it from the inside. Teak Protection by Treatex is specifically designed to protect against UV rays and offers robust waterproofing, making it perfect for boat deck protection. It is solvent free and manufactured from natural sustainable raw materials such as linseed and sunflower oil.

It requires a wet on wet application style rather than allowing each coat to fully dry, which makes the teak wood preservative a much more effective method of boat deck protection. Teak Protection leaves a clear matte finish so that the natural beauty of your boat deck’s wood can be preserved and enjoyed.

Maintenance Tips

Following the above steps is a surefire way to keep your boat deck looking its best for longer periods of time. In order to really appreciate the benefits of your maintenance work, be sure to regularly wash your boat deck to remove any build ups of dirt.

High-Quality Boat Deck Protection

Treatex supplies durable teak protection products that are perfect for preserving your boat deck or garden furniture. All of our wood paints and finishes are highly weather resistant and manufactured from natural raw materials. Browse our full range of products here, or for more information, get in touch.