Best clear sealer for exterior 10'x 10' wood post
#1
08-07-15, 05:27 AM
Best clear sealer for exterior 10'x 10' wood post
I wasn't sure which forum this should go in. There is an interior painting section, but no exterior painting/staining section so if this should be moved mods, have at it.
I'm building a home in weather zone 6 with several 10' x 10' wood posts holding up exterior roofs. I'm looking for the best clear finish. What do you recommend?
Thanks.
Tim
I'm building a home in weather zone 6 with several 10' x 10' wood posts holding up exterior roofs. I'm looking for the best clear finish. What do you recommend?
Thanks.
Tim
Last edited by PJmax; 08-07-15 at 03:57 PM. Reason: moved thread to "painting and staining- all interior and exterior surfaces
#2
08-07-15, 07:32 AM
Group Moderator
Sikkens, Cabot, Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore get the most endorsement around here.
Are the posts cedar or pressure treated lumber or what?
Are the posts cedar or pressure treated lumber or what?
#4
08-07-15, 09:23 AM
Member
Also a solid vs a semi or clear will hold up longer. And vertical surfaces will have a longer life than horizontal surfaces. Many people don't like Floods or Thompson's. But I found that they do a good job for the money.
#5
08-07-15, 09:34 AM
I like Flood's CWF! I think it gives a very nice look but I do wish it held up better, 1-3 yrs is the norm [dependent of the environment it's exposed to] Thompson's WaterSeal does a good job but it doesn't withstand the elements well - often needs recoating in 6 months 
Last edited by marksr; 08-07-15 at 11:37 AM. Reason: fix typo
#9
08-07-15, 12:29 PM
Group Moderator
Yeah, it does - I'm not sure I'd be comfortable using that wood outside unless it was pressure treated.
