Colour Tone 180ml Dark Brown

We make custom timber frames and trusses for bespoke homes and commercial buildings Australia-wide. We have used the range of Equisol products on all of our timber work since coming across Equisol at the start of 2024.  We particularly find that the Pro E365 and the pre-oiling Rapid products to be fantastic with a lot of positive attributes.  The application is significantly easier for our team as the timbers can be wet stacked, the finish dries quickly and very evenly, and it’s pleasant to use with no nasty vapours etc. The product itself seems to do wonders for our timbers which are largely unseasoned hardwoods, as the penetration of the oil is great and really helps stabilise the timbers and reduce the likelihood of splitting etc.  The oils are easily tinted, oils offering our clients a range of options for the products we produce for them.  The range of complimentary products that go with the oils are also very handy as our customers have confidence that the full range of timber care products are all compatible and work really well together.

We are very happy to use Equisol on all of our timber work and recommend it highly to all of our customers for the ongoing maintenance of both our products and other timber components of their projects.

I use the Equisol system because it works the best. After decades of using every other timber oil and coating, I know I can depend on Equisol. So can my customers.

Equisol is the only penetrating oil that works in winter. We use it every winter on the exterior deck at Gundagai courthouse. Despite mid-winter single digit temperatures, sleet during the day and below zero at night, we encounter no issues with cleaning and oiling the timber.

I wouldn’t use anything else.

Equisol definitely helped our business. We can get off sites fast. In warmer months we can do a whole deck prep and coat in a single day enabling us to complete more decks in less time. Equisol’s quick drying time enables faster repeat coats as well. That makes the work far more efficient for us. In winter Equisol’s fast drying formula keeps my trucks on the road coating and maintaining decks right through our wonderful Antarctic months!

And people love the product because it works.

Recently restored Merbau deck, using a combination of Prime, Vitalise and then applied two coats of oil.

Recently restored Merbau decking using a combination of Prime, Vitalise and then oiled with a red brown colour tone. Looks amazing.

A Dream Deck, Now Perfectly Protected: A Huge Thank You to Equisol!

What can I say? After spending upwards of $30k building my dream Merbau deck, I wanted to ensure my investment was well protected while also looking stunning. As a first-time deck oiler, I felt overwhelmed by the multiple options available between water and oil-based products. I wasn’t sure where to start, but after a phone call with Peter from Equisol, all my concerns vanished. Peter patiently took the time to answer all my questions, no matter how silly they seemed, and even sent me sample tins of three different tinted oils to help me choose. Thank you again, Peter!

By the time I was ready to oil, my deck had already been down for 12 months, and it was in rough shape. It was filthy, with some areas grey and others stained, looking quite worn overall. But Equisol’s Prime product worked wonders, stripping away the old oils and tannins from the Merbau boards. Then, the Equisol Vitalise did an amazing job of brightening and renewing the timber to its former glory, prepping it perfectly for the oil.

I chose the Dark Brown tint for the oil and applied one full coat to the posts, beams, handrails, stairs and finally decking boards. This first coat dried in about 2 hrs on a 30 deg day. This was followed by a very thin second coat on just the decking boards for extra protection. In hindsight, one coat would have been enough, and credit where credit is due, Peter did recomment just one coat as my deck is undercover. The second coat did darken the deck a bit more than I had hoped, and took a little longer to dry, so that’s on me. At least I know it’s well-protected! The Perdura Deck Brush Peter recommended was an excellent applicator, making the whole process easier and more efficient.

I wish I could share more pictures of the finished product, because the results are truly amazing. The deck looks better than I ever imagined!

Thanks again Peter and Equisol team. i will be recommending your product to all who ask me!

Rob

After a poor result with the products purchased from a large hardware chain I had to start over with my 2 year old spotted gum deck. This involved removing an old decking oil (basically kerosene), and sanding the deck back to the original wood to start over.

Absolutely delighted with both the products and the service provided. The online videos are helpful, expecially for a DYI project, and staff at Equisol were very helpful with tips and advice at a couple of key points in the project. The Pro E365 is so easy to apply, and dries relatively quickly so that I was able to proceed on days when overnight rain was a possibility.

The deck now looks amazing! So glad my online research led me to Equisol.