COELAN COATING FOR TEAK DECK

[deb]

has anyone used coelan protective coating
on a teak deck, thinking of using it on our deck, but would like to know the pros and cons
would it make the deck slippery ,
does it seal up leaks.

 

[EASLOOP]

Re: COELAN VARNISH

I have used Coelan on my teak laid decks. I made the mistake of not bleaching the teak so as to have a even colour. As a result I have areas of dark and light wood but I can live with that as my decks are now leakproof. I did get a split on one side with the high temps of April and so I need to lay down another couple of layers of Coelan. The first lot went on 4 years ago and were perfect up until this April as I say. I am considering removing some of the Coelan and just leaving the covering board, toe rail and rubing strake covered. It keeps the water out of the joints which is a godsend.
One thing I am not all that keen on is the finished job looks as though it is covered in cling-film. Kind of strange. I do not find my deck to be slippery. I use gloss on recommendation of Coelan as this is supposed to be less slippery that the matt, the effect is somewhat like those tray mats you get on airplanes, the ones that hold your cup in place kind of like shiney latex. As a precaution you can sprinkle small beads onto the decks before the Coelan dries.
This stuff is not a varnish, it is more of a plastic coating.
Just my views. I am sure others have views as well.

 

[howardclark]

I have it on about 30% of my decks and my masts- I've not put it on the the walkways.
The deck needs to be sorted out before the Coelan is applied for the best results; mastic in good order and teak sanded and if necessary bleached to give a good finish. Done properly it will prevent leaks.
Best to practice on a piece first, needs thinning before use to avoid runs.
I'm told you shouldn't use teak brightener. Properly applied it looks great and lasts a long time.
Excellent grip in the dry - not great in the wet even with beads - raw teak is better which is why I've left the walksways.