Best Sealant Type for Pressure-Treated Wood Deck?
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09-24-13, 07:33 AM
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Best Sealant Type for Pressure-Treated Wood Deck?
Hi All,
Just spent a small fortune building a 550sq ft deck and want to be sure to protect this investment once the wood has cured.
What is the best SEALANT TYPE to use? I spoke with Cabots and they have three options:
1. Semi-Solid
2. Semi-Transparent
3. Clear Wood Protector
The priority is protecting the wood. UV protection is important as well since the deck gets a lot of southern sun. If need be, I don't mind more frequent treatments of the sealant if it provides superior coverage.
Which one should I go with?
Just spent a small fortune building a 550sq ft deck and want to be sure to protect this investment once the wood has cured.
What is the best SEALANT TYPE to use? I spoke with Cabots and they have three options:
1. Semi-Solid
2. Semi-Transparent
3. Clear Wood Protector
The priority is protecting the wood. UV protection is important as well since the deck gets a lot of southern sun. If need be, I don't mind more frequent treatments of the sealant if it provides superior coverage.
Which one should I go with?
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09-24-13, 10:05 AM
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Solid body stains tend to offer the longest lasting protection but they obscure the grain almost as much as paint. I like semi-transparent on a new deck, switching to solid body when it's aged.
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09-24-13, 10:18 AM
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Hi Mitch17!
You hit the nail on the head for me. I'm torn because the semi-transparent shows the grain, but the semi-solid probably offers greater UV protection. (Spoke with Cabots and they implied it was by a fact of x2.)
How many years out would the wood properly age when you'd switch to semi-solid?
You hit the nail on the head for me. I'm torn because the semi-transparent shows the grain, but the semi-solid probably offers greater UV protection. (Spoke with Cabots and they implied it was by a fact of x2.)
How many years out would the wood properly age when you'd switch to semi-solid?
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09-24-13, 10:22 AM
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It's mostly based on how the wood looks to me - when I don't think it looks good any more, I cover it more thoroughly.
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09-24-13, 04:59 PM
Ok, let me try again - the internet went out during my last attempt 
I wouldn't put my name [reputation] on any clear deck sealer! If I must use an almost clear deck coating I'll use a toner or translucent stain. I agree that semi-transparent is the best choice for a new deck. Like Mitch, I switch to a solid stain when the deck warrants it - usually the last third of the deck's life. A lot depends on how well the deck was maintained and how much weather it receives.
SuperDeck is another deck stain with a good reputation. I've had good results with SWP's DeckScapes. Generally the stain's price is a good indication of it's quality.
I wouldn't put my name [reputation] on any clear deck sealer! If I must use an almost clear deck coating I'll use a toner or translucent stain. I agree that semi-transparent is the best choice for a new deck. Like Mitch, I switch to a solid stain when the deck warrants it - usually the last third of the deck's life. A lot depends on how well the deck was maintained and how much weather it receives.
SuperDeck is another deck stain with a good reputation. I've had good results with SWP's DeckScapes. Generally the stain's price is a good indication of it's quality.
