Almost done powerwashing the deck -- about 1,500 SF. Deck is
constructed of what I believe to be pressure treated wood. Looking for
advice on what to use for finish. Waterseal? Deck stain? It was
unfinished/unprotected by the previous owner. Will one coat cover and
protect? I don't want to do this for another four years.

TIA

Larry

On Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:58:29 -0500, "
wrote:

Almost done powerwashing the deck -- about 1,500 SF. Deck is
constructed of what I believe to be pressure treated wood. Looking for
advice on what to use for finish. Waterseal? Deck stain? It was
unfinished/unprotected by the previous owner. Will one coat cover and
protect?

Thompsons and the like are less than useless. If you're going to put
something on it, a *good* solid pigmented deck stain is the best, IMO. If
it's in *really* good shape you may get away with a semi-transparent stain.
This is one area that you get what you pay for. With 1500sq. ft. you're going
to pay.

I don't want to do this for another four years.

Good luck with that.

zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:58:29 -0500, "
wrote:

Almost done powerwashing the deck -- about 1,500 SF. Deck is
constructed of what I believe to be pressure treated wood. Looking for
advice on what to use for finish. Waterseal? Deck stain? It was
unfinished/unprotected by the previous owner. Will one coat cover and
protect?

Thompsons and the like are less than useless. If you're going to put
something on it, a *good* solid pigmented deck stain is the best, IMO. If
it's in *really* good shape you may get away with a semi-transparent stain.
This is one area that you get what you pay for. With 1500sq. ft. you're going
to pay.

I don't want to do this for another four years.

Good luck with that.

Any experience with Behr (easily available at HD)? I like the
semi-transparent look, but am I likely to buy some extra time with a solid?

Yes, I have it on some PT furniture I built 5 years ago. It does were off
after while and you need to recoat it every couple years. Remember it is
outdoors and maintenance is Mandatory, no getting around that.


len

On Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:49:33 -0500, "
wrote:

wrote:
On Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:58:29 -0500, "
wrote:

Almost done powerwashing the deck -- about 1,500 SF. Deck is
constructed of what I believe to be pressure treated wood. Looking for
advice on what to use for finish. Waterseal? Deck stain? It was
unfinished/unprotected by the previous owner. Will one coat cover and
protect?

Thompsons and the like are less than useless. If you're going to put
something on it, a *good* solid pigmented deck stain is the best, IMO. If
it's in *really* good shape you may get away with a semi-transparent stain.
This is one area that you get what you pay for. With 1500sq. ft. you're going
to pay.

I don't want to do this for another four years.

Good luck with that.

Any experience with Behr (easily available at HD)? I like the
semi-transparent look, but am I likely to buy some extra time with a solid?

I'm not a fan of Behr. I prefer SW or BM, for most paints. For decks I
understand there are better out there, but this stuff can get *expensive*.
It's been said that you'll spend $10/year/gallon. If you want it to last four
years, spend $40/gallon.

I've heard a lot about "One Time", but have never used it.
http://www.onetimewood.com/Default.aspx

wrote:
Almost done powerwashing the deck -- about 1,500 SF. Deck is
constructed of what I believe to be pressure treated wood. Looking for
advice on what to use for finish. Waterseal? Deck stain? It was
unfinished/unprotected by the previous owner. Will one coat cover and
protect? I don't want to do this for another four years.

TIA

Larry

I recommend Flood (www.flood.com) CWF-UV5. (They have a weaker product,
too.) Comes transparent, if your wood is in good condition, or a few
tints if it is not and you need to hide stuff. Guaranteed 3 years on
horizontal surfaces and 5 years on vertical surfaces. Goes on easily
with a roller. Five gallons is about $100 and should cover 1500 sq. ft.
easily. YMMV

Rich

On Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:49:33 -0500, "
wrote the following:

wrote:
On Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:58:29 -0500, "
wrote:

Almost done powerwashing the deck -- about 1,500 SF. Deck is
constructed of what I believe to be pressure treated wood. Looking for
advice on what to use for finish. Waterseal? Deck stain? It was
unfinished/unprotected by the previous owner. Will one coat cover and
protect?

Thompsons and the like are less than useless.

AMEN! I just put some Olympic waterseal on for a client. She had
purchased it and told me to clean the deck and install that. I bit my
tongue, kept my mouth shut, and just did it for her. I'm sure I'll be
called back next year for a replay.


If you're going to put
something on it, a *good* solid pigmented deck stain is the best, IMO. If
it's in *really* good shape you may get away with a semi-transparent stain.
This is one area that you get what you pay for. With 1500sq. ft. you're going
to pay.

I don't want to do this for another four years.

Good luck with that.

Any experience with Behr (easily available at HD)? I like the
semi-transparent look, but am I likely to buy some extra time with a solid?

Both solids and the top-of-the-line semi-transparents (with extra
oxides to shield the wood from UV) will buy you extra time and
-definitely- are worth the slight extra price at purchase time. I,
too, prefer the semis for the actual grain showing through.

OTOH, if you -like- redoing your deck finish annually, you could
probably get away with a cheaper stain/finish.

--
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor
the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.
-- Charles Darwin

On Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:58:29 -0500, "
wrote:

Almost done powerwashing the deck -- about 1,500 SF. Deck is
constructed of what I believe to be pressure treated wood. Looking for
advice on what to use for finish. Waterseal? Deck stain? It was
unfinished/unprotected by the previous owner. Will one coat cover and
protect? I don't want to do this for another four years.

TIA

Larry


Semi-transparent Cabot Decking stain (comes in several colors). Soak
the end grain areas well. Ideal deck sizes are about 400 sf, just to
keep maintenance under control. If there were any mildew/moss/algae,
you may want some additives to the stain. Good luck--You got a big
job ahead.

On Jun 5, 4:58*pm, " wrote:
Almost done powerwashing the deck -- about 1,500 SF. *Deck is
constructed of what I believe to be pressure treated wood. *Looking for
advice on what to use for finish. *Waterseal? *Deck stain? *It was
unfinished/unprotected by the previous owner. *Will one coat cover and
protect? *I don't want to do this for another four years.

TIA

Larry

I put Olympic Maximum tinted waterproofing sealer on a new cedar fence
about 4-1/2 to 5 years ago. We also cleaned our deck and used the
same product on it. Until then we had been in the two year cycle of
using the plain old Olympic sealer on the deck. We sold the house but
we drove by it about a month ago and the fence still looked great.
Maximum isn't the Olympic stuff you buy in the five-quart can for
$17. We paid about $140 for five gallon cans but it looks like it is
worth it.