Treat your terrace – how to, step by step

Protect sensitive surfaces

Cove the foundation, plants and other sensitive surfaces with plastic sheeting to protect against terrace detergent. Some detergents can etch glass and aluminium and affect other sensitive surfaces.

Rinse with water

Rinse the patio with water to remove debris and dirt.

Add detergent

Spread terrace detergent evenly over the entire wood surface. The procedure may be different, so check which tool recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging. Scrub away dirt and old oil with a terrace scrubbing brush to get the wood really clean.

Once the surface has dried, it’s time to sand.

Tip!

Clean the terrace when it rains. This makes the job even easier.

Remove all imperfections

Make sure your terrace is clean and dry before sanding. Attach sanding paper to a hinged sanding tool and sand away any raised fibres, splinters and irregularities from the wood. There are different grits of sanding paper and for the terrace 120 grit is usually adequate.

Tip!

Save time and effort with Anza's terrace tool, which include both a sanding pad and an application pad - everything you need to sand and oil your patio.

Sweep away the dust

Sweep off the sanding dust with a broom. Then you’re ready to treat the surface.

Keep an eye on the weather

Before you start treating your terrace, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the weather. It should not rain in the next 24 hours. Make sure the wood is cool and dry, and that the sun is not directly on the terrace.

Oil with pad and brush

Stroke in the same direction as the grain of the wood. Use the terrace pad for a faster job and to get an even, thin layer. Complete with a brush in gaps and on hard-to-reach details.

Tip!

Use an extension pole on both the brush and the terrace tool for a more ergonomic and faster job.

Wipe off

Finish by wiping off excess oil.

Done! Now you have a barefoot-friendly terrace that stands up well to the elements.