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whizkidkyus

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The deck in the photos is on a house that I'm fixing to move into in about two months . The pictures were took yesterday afternoon with my cell phone about 12:00 pm and it was about 60 degrees and overcast and rainy , so they are not the best pictures . The deck was built in the early 1990's using treated wood. Back in October of last year , I pressure washed the deck and made it look almost new . I put one coat of water sealer ( about 2 gallons of Thompsons and 5 gallons of another brand that Walmart sold. It took almost 7 gallons for 1 coat )on it . Now when it warms up , I want to put something on it that will stop it from graying back as it was as gray as old barn lumber . It has already started to gray back in some places . I really don't want to pressure was it and retreat it every year . Any ideas as to what I can put on it in order to get it to stay " new " looking and not gray back ? Thanks for any and all help.


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Whizkid
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Whizkidkyus,

I've always used CWF Clear on my deck. (25 yrs old). Not sure that it would do any good now that you've sealed it, though. I once used the CWF Cedar formula and that was a mistake as it peeled off after a while.
 
You put the sealer on and now it will be hard to get something for a finish. Go to your local paint store and tell them what you have done and go from there.
 
I don't know what the other sealer that you used was but the Thompson sealer is only good for about one year. You can get a stain that will last and looks like paint, just decide which color you want. A good paint store in your area will answer your question best.

Jim
 
(quoted from post at 06:32:18 02/05/12) You put the sealer on and now it will be hard to get something for a finish. Go to your local paint store and tell them what you have done and go from there.
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Agreed. The water seal was probably a mistake. Give it another year and let the Thompson's weather out, and then paint it.
 
I built one for a neighbor some years ago, after it had weathered a year or so he stained it.
It looks beautiful ever since, that's the way to go in my opinion.
 
I always recommend something like Thompson's Water seal.
If you buy a deck stain it will flake off in a few years and need to be scraped in order to refinish. Thompson's goes on with a deck/garden sprayer and doesn't flake off. It's important to respray every couple of years if you want the deck to retain a fresh look.
I'm a carpenter and have built a lot of decks over the years but your wooden deck is exactly the reason I would never own one.
Too much maintenance!
My answer to that was this deck that I built on the back of my own house. NO maintenance - let it rust. And I don't have to shovel the snow off of it either.
BTW, the lower end of the steps do not touch the ground. They just cantilever off the main deck and hang there unsupported.

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CFW is definately longer lasting than Thompson,t That being said after replacing 3 decks went to a product called TRVK from Lowes.
Lifetime board and it realy is nice and after 7 years shows no change.
 
The problem with those manufactured/plastic type deck boards is yes they last forever. But... All your wooden joists and under pinnings rot away and now you have a nice platform that will not carry a load.
And it aint easy to get under there and replace the joists. BTDT
 
I am not a fan of Thompson's Water Seal. It is basically paraffin and has a tendency to attract dirt. I would allow it to weather out, then clean it with a bleach-type deck cleaner, and then finish it with two coats of Penofin.

Actually, if it was up to ME, I would leave it alone. There's nothing wrong with gray wood. But at my house, I have to go along with SWMBO, and she doesn't like gray. Hence the Penofin: Looks good, lasts well and is easy to refinish. Most Ace hardware stores carry Penofin.
 
If you use clear or lightly tinted stains you get less life. This is obvious when you look at deck stains and see that the solid colors are warranteed for a longer period than the clear or semi-transparent types.

If you don't use a snowblower to clean your deck in the winter I would suggest you go with solid color next time. If you do use a snowblower (single stage) clear or tinted will work better.

Get one of the Wagner deck stain applicators and it will make the job a whole lot easier. Got mine on sale at Menard's for $5.00 after rebate.
 
If you lived close to me I would give you 5 gallons of Thompson sealer. If anyone else wants it put a reply on here. I'm in NE MD. Hal
 
Why would the under rot any faster..My experience is just the opsite.. Have not had any problems ..
 
Thompsons works great until it gets wet! DO NOT paint it-EVER! Total Wood Preservative works good for about 2 years and then needs treated again. You can get it in different colors, or clear, if you wish. Apply it with a garden sprayer.
 
BushHog,

You have the best Idea ,it will not peel and sinks in to the wood .It will last for yrs and still look good works on shovel handles and anything outside 50/50 mix works the best,and boiled linseed oil is the one to use.
 
I live in a log house and only use Sikkens staining products on it. They are top of the line and it goes on very well. Only 2 problems with it. You have to brush it on in two coats. And the price....$75 a gallon (ouch!). I have tried Thompson's in the past and you might as well be putting on water. That stuff stinks. Sherwin Williams brand stain is actually really good, but it leaves a painted look to your wood instead of a stained look. Regardless of brand, you will only get about 3-4 years protection before you have to do it again, unless you buy the cheap stuff. Then you will have to recoat it every 1-2 years. Sikkens last about 5 years except the South side of the house.

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