Owatrol Deks Olje D.1 is a penetrating wood saturator based on alkyd resins and natural oils, developed for dense, oily and difficult-to-impregnate woods.

Unlike a conventional varnish, D.1 does not create a film on the surface. Instead, it penetrates and saturates the wood, leaving a natural matt/oiled appearance while enhancing the character of the timber.

It is particularly well suited to teak and other exotic hardwoods used in marine environments.

Ideal for Boat Decks & Marine Woodwork

Deks Olje D.1 is suitable for exterior marine woodwork, including:

• Teak decks
• Cockpit woodwork
• Handrails
• Rubbing strakes
• Masts and booms
• Exterior hardwood trim
• Marine joinery
• Other suitable dense and exotic wood surfaces

Because D.1 does not create the glossy film associated with Deks Olje D.2, it is particularly suitable for boat decks and frequently walked-on areas.

Key Features

• 1L container
• Penetrating wood saturator
• Non-film-forming treatment
• Based on alkyd resins and natural oils
• Designed for dense and oily woods
• Particularly suitable for teak and exotic hardwoods
• Suitable for exterior marine woodwork
• Suitable for boat decks
• Leaves a natural matt/oiled finish
• Penetrates deeply into the wood
• Can be used as the finished treatment
• Can be used as the first stage of the Deks Olje D.1 + D.2 system
• Approximate coverage: 8–12m²/L per coat, depending on the wood and its porosity
• Easy maintenance without complete stripping when the existing treatment is in suitable condition
• Do not dilute

Wet-on-Wet Application

Deks Olje D.1 should be applied using a wet-on-wet saturation method, rather than like a conventional varnish.

Apply the first coat generously and allow approximately 15–30 minutes for the product to penetrate.

Continue applying further coats wet-on-wet, without allowing the previous application to dry, until the wood is fully saturated and will accept no more product.

After saturation, brush out or wipe away excess product remaining on the surface. D.1 should penetrate the wood rather than dry as a thick surface film. Removing excess product also helps prevent shiny or sticky areas.

Surface Preparation

For effective penetration, the wood should be clean, dry and free from coatings or contamination that could prevent D.1 from entering the timber.

Old varnish, paint and other film-forming finishes must be properly removed before application.

Preparation will depend on whether the wood is new, weathered, previously oiled or previously coated, so follow Owatrol’s appropriate preparation instructions for the condition of the timber.

Owatrol’s technical guidance specifies a maximum wood moisture content of approximately 18% and recommends applying under suitable dry-weather conditions.

Using D.1 with Deks Olje D.2

Deks Olje D.1 can be used alone for a natural matt/oiled appearance or as the first stage of the complete Owatrol Deks Olje D.1 + D.2 system.

For a clear high-gloss finish, saturate the wood with D.1 and allow it to dry for approximately 24–72 hours.

The surface must be completely dry and non-tacky before applying Deks Olje D.2.

D.2 can then be applied to suitable woodwork to create the characteristic high-gloss Deks Olje finish.

Below the Waterline

Deks Olje D.1 can be used as part of the preparation/treatment of suitable wood below the waterline, but it should not be used as the final standalone finish for continuous immersion.

Where used below the waterline, it must subsequently be covered with an appropriate compatible underwater coating system in accordance with Owatrol and coating-manufacturer instructions.

Simple Maintenance

When D.1-treated wood begins to lighten and lose its freshly treated appearance, maintenance can normally be carried out by cleaning the surface appropriately and applying additional D.1.

When the existing treatment has been correctly maintained and remains suitable for recoating, complete stripping or sanding is not normally required.