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deck stain question
My deck was becoming faded from the sun and starting to become dried up. So
I just power washed and stained my deck with an oil based Semi-Transparent stain from BEHR. The stain claims to be "Water Resistant". Does this mean I have to apply another coat of a water sealant? Or does Water resistant mean I "don't" need anything else? The wood is a pressure treated if that helps. |
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"Bill" wrote in message The stain claims to be "Water Resistant". Does this mean I have to apply another coat of a water sealant? Or does Water resistant mean I "don't" need anything else? I don't know of any product that would be considered water "proof". By using the water "resistant" term, the seller eaves a cop-out in case of failure. No, you don't need anything more. |
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Water resistant mean I "don't" need anything else?
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Basically, there's no way to put a permanent waterproof finish on
exterior wood with a reasonable cost to benefit ratio. At least, I've never heard of such a product. What you got is as good as it gets, though sun and rain will eventually break it down. So you'll have to powerwash and/or sand and recoat every few years. For next time, look for high quality, UV -resistant oilbased stains for longest durability. With semi-transparent stains the prep is especially important to avoid build-up of pigment after multiple coats. |
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