DEC | Sansin

Sansin DEC is a durable, penetrating two-coat finish engineered for high-wear horizontal wood surfaces like decks, docks, and balconies. DEC penetrates deeply to protect wood from within, helps stabilize wood movement, and delivers excellent UV and weather resistance in a rugged flat to low-lustre finish.

Want a fuller look? Apply DEC as the first coat and follow with DEC Topcoat for a fuller, medium-lustre finish.

• Deep penetration to help stabilize wood and support long-term integral protection.
• Penetrating water-borne alkyd with low VOC and non-flammable performance.
• Repels water while allowing evaporation for better long-term wood stability.
• UV protection designed for maximum resistance and maintainability.
• Flat to low-lustre finish designed for high-traffic horizontal surfaces.
• Molecularly compatible system designed to bond with wood for durable performance.

Designed for high-wear horizontal surfaces that see real life: furniture, BBQs, foot traffic, and seasonal exposure.

Colours shown are approximate and may vary by wood species, porosity, prep, and lighting. Always test a sample on your surface before full application.

Exterior Natural

03Driftwood

04Weathered Wood

05Pine

06Raw Sienna

10Sahara Mist

14Monterey Red

15Light Honey

16Autumn Gold

17Espresso

19Suede

44Wheat

45Camel

1101Natural Cedar

1102Banff Brown

1103Canyon Red

1104Roasted Almond

1105Harvest Gold

1107Golden Wheat

1108Crimson

1109Copper

1110Champagne

1111Cocoa

1112Java

1130Calico

1131Golden Gate

1132Sundance

1133Aztec

1134Caliwood

1135Gold Rush

2106Havana

Exterior Translucent

20Pickled White

21Ivory

22Parchment

23Maple

24Butternut

25Acorn

26Smoke Blue

27Onyx

28Mushroom

29Light Oak

30Avocado

31Blue Ridge Gray

34Teak

35Rosewood

39Stone Gray

41Olive

42Dove Gray

47Brushed Sable

96Paddington

97Labrador Brown

98Army Green

100Pewter Gray

102Spinnaker Gray

107Black Knight

108Wenge Brown

109Midnight Special

110Barista

111Putty

112Gandolph Gray

2037Black Bird

2038Brindle

2039Caribbean

2040Chamois

2041Chantrelle

2042Clementine

2043Clover

2044Dewberry

2045Fen

2046Fossil

2047Grove Green

2048Huckleberry

2049Juniper

2050Kingfisher

2051Linnea

2052Marina

2053Mulberry

2054North Sea

2055Orion

2056Pansy

2057Prairie

2058Safari

2059Saffron

2060Sand Castle

2061Sangria

2062Tempest

2063Turmeric

2064Watermelon

2065Zephyr

2107Sepia

Exterior Saturated

43Limestone Trail

50Cape Cod Gray

51Silver Gray

52Opaque White

53Silver Birch

54Barn Board

55Tan Opaque

56Oxford Opaque

57Mahogany

58Mocha

60Garnet

61Heritage Blue

62Baltic Blue

63Kelp

64Sage Green

65Mushroom Opaque

66Moss Green

67Chesapeake

68Hunter Green

69Forest Green

70Walnut

71Slate Blue

73Red Oak

74Ocean Bay Blue

75Atlantic Blue

95Harbour Fog

99Starry Night

101Galaxy Blue

103Little Boy Blue

105Burnt Ochre

2066Amaranth

2067Amaryllis

2068Buttercup

2069Cake Pop

2070Carnation

2071Cherry Blossom

2072Clematis

2073Lanthe

2074Magenta Mist

2075Wilson

2076Wisteria

2077Angora

2078Bavarian

2079Country Cream

2080Lace

2081Marigold

2082Tallow

2083Tiffany

2084Tyrian

2085Whistledown

Exterior Ultra Saturated

59Burgandy

76Blue Jay

77Indigo Blue

78Colonial Yellow

86Deep Orange

87Primary Red

88Muskoka Red

89Yellow Ochre

90Primary Yellow

92Heritage Red

93Federal Blue

94Hibiscus

113Grinch Green

114Purple Rain

115Orange Tabby

116Pea Soup

117Mulligan Green

118Cinnabar

119Lipstick Pink

120Forever 021

121Lime Green

2086Avaline

2087Azores

2088Burnished

2089Casa Blanca

2090Castleton

2091Courtland Blue

2092Eggplant

2093English Ivy

2094Gerbera

2095Gull Gray

2096Hyacinth

2097Mauvelous

2098Orchid

2099Paloma

2100Peacock

2101Pink Lemonade

2102Porcelain

2103Stillwater

2104Sugar Doll

2105Thistle

Solid Hide

104Kenya

106Winter Wheat

1113Fairview Taupe

1114Sable

1115Commercial Brown

1116Chestnut Brown

1117Black

1118Fern Green

1119Pebble

1121Storm

1122Creekside Green

1123Cashmere

1124Canyon Clay

1125Sandstone

1126Snow White

1127Dover Grey

1128Celtic Blue

1129Ferndale Green

1150Peaches And Cream

1151Lemon Whip

1152Marram White

1153Toasted Coconut

1154Desert Sand

1155Blue Bath

1156Blue Bayou

1157Foxglove

1158Carbon Grey

1159Denim

1160Lavender Mist

1161Sandblast

1162Harvest Wheat

1163Madison Avenue

1164Honey Pot

1165Nutmeg

1166Grenada Brown

1167Khaki

1168Cappucino

1169Beech

1170Hemlock

1171Red Wagon

1172Burnt Toffee

1173Cranberry Fields

1174Milk Chocolate

For a fuller, medium-lustre finish, use DEC as coat one and DEC Topcoat as coat two (and optional coat three).

• Inspect wood for defects and complete any repairs before coating.
• Clean the entire surface using a cleaner and/or wash with a minimum 3000 PSI pressure washer using clean water.
• Sand thoroughly using 60 to 80 grit and a variable speed orbital sander.
• Follow by power washing, vacuuming, or compressed air for proper cleaning.
• Surface must be clean and free of dust, dirt, grease, wax, or existing coatings.

• Stir well before and during use.
• Test on an inconspicuous area to confirm colour and penetration.
• Apply in proper conditions: ideal temperature around 21 C (70 F) and relative humidity around 50%.
• Do not apply if rain or near freezing temperatures are expected.
• Do not apply on wood that is warm to the touch or in direct sunlight.
• Flood the surface to the point of saturation and apply evenly.
• Brush out all puddles and runs. Continually check the surface and wipe up excess.
• If a low-lustre, non film-forming finish is desired, apply a second coat of DEC after proper dry time.
• If a fuller finish is desired, apply an appropriately tinted coat of DEC Topcoat as the second coat. A third coat of DEC Topcoat may be applied for improved finish and durability.

Horizontal surfaces typically require maintenance every 1 to 4 years, depending on exposure, prep, and application quality. Maintain when you see fading or erosion.

• Periodically clean with a power washer or Sansin Multi-Wash to remove dirt and residue.
• If wear is evident, lightly clean and re-apply one maintenance coat according to instructions.

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with skin or eyes; wash with soap and water.
• Avoid breathing vapor or mist; wear a properly fitted NIOSH-approved respirator where required.
• Read label and Safety Data Sheet before use.

• Is DEC meant for decks only?
  • It is engineered for high-wear horizontal wood surfaces like decks, docks, and balconies. It also works for fences and other exterior wood where a penetrating system is desired.
• How many coats should I apply?
  • DEC is designed as a two-coat system. For a fuller finish, use DEC as coat one and DEC Topcoat as coat two (optional third coat of Topcoat for added durability and finish).
• What sheen is DEC?
  • DEC is flat to low lustre. DEC Topcoat can be used to build a fuller, medium-lustre finish.
• How long until I can recoat?
  • At 20 C (68 F), allow 6 to 8 hours between applications. Dry times increase with high humidity or low temperature.
• How much does it cover?
  • Approx. 200 to 300 sq ft per US gallon, depending on wood species and porosity.
• How do I maintain it?
  • Clean periodically. When wear (fading or erosion) appears, clean and apply a maintenance coat. Horizontal surfaces typically need maintenance every 1 to 4 years depending on exposure.