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Deks Olje is a two step wood finishing system that is much easier to apply and maintain than traditional varnish. D1 is applied first. Deks Olje D1 is a specially formulated penetrating oil that soaks deep into teak and other marine wood grain, producing a rich transparent matte finish. The oil helps strengthen wood against the deteriorating effects of sun, salt, wind, and foot traffic for increased durability. If you desire a matte finish similar to rubbed Tung oil, D1 is the only step necessary.
If you wish to continue to a high gloss finish, apply D2 over the D1. Deks Olje D2 is very easy to apply, and produces a hard, flexible gloss coating that doesn't chip or peel like varnish. Fully cured, D2 is slightly softer than traditional varnish but very easily maintained. You may blend seamless touchups to high wear areas with D2.
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Deks Olje penetrates wood, rather than simply coating the surface. It has no UV inhibitors, meaning it is a true clear finish that enhances the true beauty of wood underneath. The penetrating oil naturally strengthens wood fiber and prevents weathering degradation. For best results, first clean wood with Owatrol Wood Deck Cleaner.
Matte Finish Apply D1 to new or cleaned wood. D1 may also be overcoated with any other type of varnish. D1 is the first step continuing on with D2 high gloss application.
Satin Gloss Finish After first applying D1, apply two final coats of blended D1 & D2, 50:50 mix.
High Gloss Finish After first applying D1, finish with six coats of D2.
Why Deks Olje products are a favorite for JD customers:
Good product coverage, a little goes a long way
Easy application. Simply saturate wood with D1 then follow with D2
Simple Application tools : Brush or Roller. No need to use high end brushes required in fine varnish jobs
Forgiving Application temperature range : +41°F to +95°F
Drying time: 24 hr
Setting up time before use : 3 days
Easy Clean-up : Mineral-Spirits
Years of service with no stripping back to bare wood. Even if wood is badly neglected, cleaning and reapplication will restore original brightness.
Penetrating oils go deep. Water cannot get beneath surface. This means Deks Olje weathers but does not lift like varnish.
Easy seasonal touch-ups.
You don't have to be a professional applicator to get pro results
Ideal uses for Deks Olje D1 Penetrating Matte Finish
Excellent primer for traditional coatings both above and below the waterline.
Ideal uses for Deks Olje D2 Gloss Finish
Hardwoods and Exotic hardwoods - Teak, Ipe, Mahogany, Iroko, Bangkirai...
New or weathered wood.
Exterior use - Rubbing Strakes, Handrails, Wheel houses, booms, masts...
Interior use - Furniture, Seating, bulkheads...
Horizontal & Vertical surfaces
D1 Properties
Optimised for thick, dense, oily and difficult to impregnate woods.
Drives out moisture and air by penetrating deep into pores.
Protects against humidity and its effects.
Transparent - maintains the woods natural appearance.
Natural matt sheen finish (For a gloss finish topcoat with DEKS OLJE D.2).
Non film forming - No peeling, No flaking.
Easy maintenance - No stripping or sanding.
Can be applied above and below the water line.
D2 Properties
Flexible film that does not craze, peel or flake.
High gloss finish.
Highly transparent varnish - enhances the natural beauty of the wood.
Long term protection.
No sanding between coats.
Easy maintenance.
Easy repair, no stripping.
BRAND:
Owatrol
Number Of Parts:
One Part
Type:
Teak Finish
Questions & Answers about Deks Olje:
2013-01-29A shopper asked: I have an unfinished brand new mahogany exterior door. I use Deks D1 & D2 on the teak wheelhouse of our boat and love it. Will it work as well on mahogany?
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2013-01-29JONATHAN BARKER: I have used it on mahogany (exterior of boat) and it works well.
2013-01-29WILLIAM MORRISSEY: I don't know as I have never used it on mahogany, only on white cedar where it performs very well.
Regards, Bill
2013-01-29GEORGE H STAEHLING JR: PROBABLY, ALTHOUGH IT MIGHT BE DARKER THAN IT IS NOW, TRY DOING A SMALL SPOT ON THE EDGE AT THE BOTTOM WITH PART ONE IF IT DARKENS TO MUCH JUST USE PART TWO
2013-01-29RICHARD LLOYD: I used D1 only on sitka spruce mast, boom, and yard as well as the mahogany centerboard and rudder on my skiff. I've only used it one partial season but it seems to be holding up well.
I chose Deks for these parts because I can sand and refinish in one day when I need to. That way I'll be less likely to put off the work to the end of the season.
2013-01-30RICHARD LLOYD: "I used D1 only on sitka spruce mast, boom, and yard as well as the mahogany centerboard and rudder on my skiff. I've only used it one partial season but it seems to be holding up well. I chose Deks for these parts because I can sand and refinish in one day when I need to. Tha
2013-01-30MICHAEL ROSSO: I can't speak for teak, but I used D1 on all the solid as well as mahogany ply and it worked great. Soaked it up nicely, but I was still able to build a nice finish after 3 coats.
2013-01-30ROBERT ADAM: Yes, works very well on Mahogany.
We have D1 on all our Mahogany bathroom floors. Some now over 30 years old that, when re-newed every several years, look as good as they did when new.
We have recently installed 3 more bathroom floors in our new addition and have used the "new" version of Deks Olje. While I don't like it as much as the old version, it does work just as well. We apply at least 3 coats of D1 for a pleasant matte finish.
Hope this helps......Robert
2012-10-28A shopper asked: I am restoring a 1916 wood canvas cedar canoe. I'm thinking about using Deks, D1 only on the exterior where the canvas would cover it, and D1 & D2 on the trim and interior. How much would I need?
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2012-10-29MICHAEL ROSSO: When I used D1 for my drift boat, I purchased a gallon and was able to put 3 coats on all the outside trim at the chines, transom, and sheers, plus the entire interior (bottom not included). My boat is 14' long, and 5' at the beam. I used darn near the entire gallon. If you've just got a canoe, I'd say you wouldn't need an entire gallon.
That said, you may as well get a gallon and have some left over since you're going to need a re-coat next year.
Hope this helps.
2012-10-29GEORGE H STAEHLING JR: I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH YOU WOULD NEED, YOU DIDN'T SAY HOW MANY SQUARE FEET. IT GOES A LONG WAT, BUY EXTRA...YOU WILL BE USING IT ON OTHER THINGS ALSO....I REFINISHED THE TEAK ON MY 32FT GRAND BANKS....IT IS BEAUTIFUL...THE TRANSOM REALLY STANDS OUT, AND IS MUCH BETTER THAN ANY OTHER VARNISH I HAVE USED. I REMOVED THE OLD VARNISH AND STRIPPED ALL THE TEAK TO BARE WOOD. BE SURE TO WIPE THE BARE WOOD WITH LACQUER THINNER BEFORE YOU APPLY D1 OR YOU WILL GET FINGERPRINTS
2012-10-29JONATHAN BARKER: I quart of each should do it, depending on the dryness of the wood.. I don't think it is available in smaller amounts. The #1 will soak in and will require multiple coats. #2 will also take several coats, but not nearly as many as #1.
2012-07-30JACK K asked: would this work on yellow pine in the bed of a 49 GMC pickup. I am replacing the old wood with new yellow pine but want to treat it first before istallation?
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2012-08-02GLENN MARSHINO: While I think the Deks would "work" in the situation you describe, I do not necessarily think it is a good choice for the following reasons: 1) I wonder if the Deks would not make the yellow pine turn somewhat orange. Of course, you could try this on a scrap piece and get an answer. 2) Deks absorbs into the wood to protect, and does a great job of that, but does not form a hard surface that can stand a lot of wear and abrasion such as you might get in the bed of a pickup. 3) Deks is at its' best when it is recoated often ( before the season, even midseason in boating ) and that seems a bit impractical in this case. Hope this is of some help.
Capt. G
2012-08-02AMOS HALL: Hi JACK,
I've never tried Deks Olje on yellow pine. We have southern yellow pine here Arkansas. You may want to use pressure treated yellow pine or vertical grain old growth fir. Deks olje works well on fir and most of the exotic woods.
Hope this was helpful
AMOS
2012-08-02JENNY WEST: It would probably work just fine. I bought this for finishing a teak table that survived a fire. (no fake 'shiny' finish-the kind that Watco creates, just the lustre that is supposed to be what good teak looks like).
Also bought used pine(stained) wood furniture that looked like it had been sitting out in the yard for months. I applied the Deks Olje after a light sanding and the furniture looks brand new. Resists water and cleans up with a damp rag. We now call this the MAGIC OIL at our house, it makes whatever you put it on look great and able to just use it without worrying about damaging the finish.
2012-08-02ROBERT GAFFNEY: Yes, it would be the very best treatment for bare wood exposed to the elements that you can get. Start with DO#1 and follow the instructions - basically, soaking the hell out of the wood till it won't take no more - then when it's dry enough, use DO#2 varnish for a finish - it goes on like regular varnish, but is more flexible and durable than spar varnish. I have been using this stuff all my life, and nothing treats wood better for outdoor exposure.
2012-08-02RON MILLER: It is a penetrating oil and I don't see why it wouldn't work on pine, although that is a softer wood than teak. It would possibly take more coats (teak took originally 3 to 6 coats of #1. The #2 is a high gloss finish which you may not need. It is affected by the sun and would probably require a new coat every year, but it is easy to apply.
2012-08-04ROBERT BRUCE: Besides using Deks Olje on the teak on my sailboat, I have successfully used it on a softwood plywood motor mount and on an ash sculling oar that are stored under cover. The Deks Olje finish on the sailboat teak that is covered has lasted for years, but the Deks Olje finish on the sailboat teak that is exposed to the sun and weather must be renewed monthly with a new coat.
2012-10-29MICHAEL ROSSO: I've used D1 on clear pine with good results. Just makes it a little darker. No color change.
2012-06-10A shopper asked: I have outdoor gates of clear fir which I have finished with Teak Oil. I need something more durable. Can I use Deks Olje over the teak oil after I clean the gates of dirt. Will it be necessary to remove the Teak Oil before I use Olje on the gates. Also, do you have a top coating that has UV protection?
thanks
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2012-06-11RON MILLER: i don't know enough about teak oil to have an answer in that regard. I do know that there is a two-part product (I don't recall the name) that pretty easily draws the oil back out of the wood. Deks Olje is a two part product that asks you to put up to 6 coats of #1 and 2 or 3 of #2. It has been a great product for my boat, but the sun will cause you to add the gloss coat probably once a year. It is then a one coat process that is easily done. I use a base coat (#1) by rubbing it in with bronze wool before adding #2. You can have just a matte finish by using #1 only.
2012-06-11GLENN MARSHINO: I am almost certain that the teak oil would have to be removed before the Deks is applied. The Deks protects because it penetrates and you apply until the wood pores are saturated and will accept no more. I do not think a top coat is available, or would be effective. My experience is that a quick recoat whenever the wood starts to fade is the best way to keep the brightwork looking like it has just been refinished. Hope this helps. Capt. G.
2012-06-18LORILYNE LAMACCHIA: I, too, was looking for something more durable than Teak Oil for my outdoor Teak furniture and tried Deks Olje. Found it did the job beautifully. I did a thorough cleaning and very light sanding before applying.
2012-05-08A shopper asked: I have a 14 ft. Whitehall with lapstrake planks of Port Orford Cedar (or Lawson's Cypress). Years ago, I oiled it with Deks Olje #1 and it looked great. Worked well for a while but then I noticed it seemed to be collected dust and dirt from the city air. It was used near a freeway. Eventually scraped it all off (it got gummy) and went to varnish.
Now I have it out in much cleaner air. The varnish needs either re-doing or eliminating. I am thinking of going back to the Deks Olje. If it starts to collect dirt, can it be washed with soap and then re-oiled once it is dry? They say sanding is not necessary. True? John K.
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2012-05-08GLENN MARSHINO: John, I have used Deks Olje for 20 years on the teak brightwork of my 19' Quickstep. I really like the product. I have never sanded before recoating, altho I occasionally use a lttle steel wool on very weathered areas. I wash it with soap during the season, and do not notice any ill effect. Before recoating each spring, I generally wash with soap, then lightly wipe with mineral spirits before recoating. Hope this helps. Capt. G
2012-05-08JOSEPH OLDAK: Its a great product. Wash it frequently. Oil when needed. I found no other product that gives the results of Deks Olje 1.
Captain Joe
2012-05-08WILLIAM MORRISSEY: John,
My 12 year old 19' skiff has 12' side bench seats made from white cedar that I have applied Deks Olje each year after sanding to bare wood. Yes, the seats collected dirt from fall-out and I did scrub them througout the season. Althouth the boat is covered in the winter, by spring the seats look weathered. I have tried to recoat without sanding.
I have never considered varnish as I enter and leave the boat by steping on the seats and I don't want to slip. Also, varnish tends to peal aand gets ugly water marks. Whereas the Deks Ojle holds up well for a season.
Regards, Bill
2012-05-08AMOS HALL: I've used deks olje for years and found annual applications with light use of steel wool & cleaning spirits before applying deks olje.
You may have applied too much --- wipe excess after it has soaked.
You will have remove all the varnish though.
2012-05-08GARY GIROSKI: I have applied a number of additional coats of Deks Olje #1 after the original coat had set up for over a day. It did not appear to prevent it from absorbing into the wood. This is my first time to use the product but it has made my teakwood furniture look great!
2012-05-08BARBARA PEDLAR: I can't be of any help at this time. We just used this product over the weekend and the chairs are still in the garage drying. Sorry I couldn't give an answer to this inquiry.
Barb
I bought this product to refinish teak deck furniture. The product goes on easily, like water, and soaks into the wood well. It provides a nice "gold" color to the teak. What I do not know is how well the product will protect the wood from the sun, and how often new treatments will be required. Only time will tell.
11/13/2012
5.0
Have used on my Daisy skiff since 1999
By Al J
from New Milford NJ
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Easy to apply
Cons
Best Uses
Detailed Work
Inside Of Lapstrake Sides
Large Areas
Comments about Owatrol Deks Olje:
I like to clean inside of plank surfaces with rag and mineral spirits then apply till the wood is saturated with brush. The Catskill White pine looks takes on a nice almost varnish like finish. one year I used a teak oil finish on top of the deks olje,and followed the next year with the Deks Olje. Thats 11 years of Deks Olje, the natural finsh is a beaautiful contrast with the painted thwarts.
8/14/2012
5.0
Great Product
By deeks
from NC
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
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Comments about Owatrol Deks Olje:
I recently purchased Deks Olje on a recomendation by a friend who used it on his teak. I can say that the results were great, with the Amazon Quickie II cleaner and then applying the Deks my teak trim pieces look like new! If you want a good finish on your teak or are restoring back to new this is your product.
7/11/2012
4.0
Redwood Table
By Steve Z
from Wisconsin
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
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Comments about Owatrol Deks Olje:
I recently applied Olje to the top surfaces of a redwood table and benches at a seasonal home in northern wisconsin that had been previously stained and coated with butchers wax as a protectant. It took a lot of stripping, deck cleaning, at Dek's recommendation, and sanding below the stain. The results were well worth the time and effort. The horizontal surfaces now have a very rich, finish that shows off the redwood beautifully. I've not tested it by spilling anything on it but am convinced that it is well protected. I anticipate that after I use it for a while I'll change my review to excellent.
3/6/2008
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
"wow"
By Mike K
from Old Saybrook, CT
About Me Do-It-Yourself
Pros
easy to appy
Easy To Clean
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Owatrol Deks Olje:
I have heard about Deks Olje for years but tried it for the first time this winter on a laminated stand-up paddle board paddle I built. I am a big beliver in penetrating finishes and tried the Deks Olje #1 and #2 (5 coats of #2)and the final result is amazing...deep thick finish unlike any oil product (tung/ Watco) I have used. I am anticipating wear and the Deks finish should be easy to touch up at the end of the season...Makes my varnish jobs look bad (whch they are.)
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