Choosing the Right Exterior Finish
Oil, stain, clear coat or paint? The trade-offs no hardware store will explain to you.
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How-To Guides
Deck Care
Australian decks live a hard life — UV, rain, foot traffic, the lot. Our deck care range covers the full cycle: cleaning back weathered timber, restoring its colour, and sealing it with finishes formulated for the local climate.
Aussie Clear Light
Lighter-tint variant of Aussie Clear — the same UV and weather protection with a less amber finish.
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Walnut Timber Finish
Rich walnut-tinted finish that enhances grain and shields against moisture. Strong choice for decks and exterior timber.
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Grey Deck Cleaner
Restores weathered, greyed timber to its natural colour in minutes — the right prep step before recoating.
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Exterior Pine Clear
Clear protective coating formulated for treated pine — softwood-specific chemistry for decks, fences and structures.
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Aussie Clear
Deep-penetrating exterior timber finish with proven UV and weather protection. The Preschem clear coat.
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From the Learn Hub
Learn about Deck Care
How-To Guides
The Complete Guide to Oiling a Timber Deck
Step-by-step instructions for prep, application and maintenance — get a finish that lasts seasons, not weeks.
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Timber 101
Why Timber Goes Grey (and how to bring it back)
UV degradation breaks down lignin in exposed timber. Here's the science — and how to restore the colour.
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