Caring for apitong floor

Used motor oil

 

Boiled linseed oil. Do two light coats. Make sure you dispose of everything properly though, the stuff can spontaneously combust. Nothing else comes close for looks or longevity.

 

I replaced my entire wood deck myself, years ago, just reading your post makes my back hurt all over again!

 

+ 2 on the boiled linseed oil. Just don't get it on any painted surfaces cause it will discolor it and make it peel.

 

Oil based deck stain is another option. Only one I know of right now is Bakers Grey Away sold by Southern Stain & Seal. You can order it online from them. The other option and the one I would take because there would be no prep needed for new wood is their Wakefield concrete sealer. It can be colored to whatever color you want. He has a board in his field that he sealed with it 10 years ago and it still beads water. If you happen to tear up the deck a little you just coat that place and you are good to go again.

 

Seriously,if you search used motor oil preserving wood,you'll find people using it for years.
Why pay for something thats free,plus its a way to dispose of the oil.
The wood will soak it up,pretty quickly,try it on some scrap wood and see it for yourself.

 

Oiled hardwood and steel tracked equipment doesnt sound like a good combination..........