Deck sealer...use any successfully?

[jimmyj]

Looks like a spot for some welcome shade in the summer Bird!

 

[dfeck]

I used a product on my pressure treated deck called one-time wood. I applied this about 3 years ago and so far has done a pretty good job. I'm not sure about the claim of 7 years. I plan of re-doing mine in the spring due to fading on the surface. I used vertical skirting and that is near perfect. I guess direct UV on the surface has done the job on the fading issue I've been seeing. It's very expensive but if you only have to do it every 4-5 years then I guess it's not too bad. Here's the link. It's not solvent based and needs UV to cure it.

One TIME® - The Leader in Wood Protection - At OneTimeWood.com

 

[Bird]

I never heard of it, It sounds impressive, but wouldn't do for me for two reasons: (1) "Important: Other wood protection products must be removed before applying One TIMEｮ." (this old man will not be doing that), and (2) about three-fourths of my deck never sees any sunlight. But if I were building a new deck out in the weather, I think I might want to try that.

 

[dfeck]

Bird - I agree, stripping would be a lot of work. I used this on a new pressure treated deck that had full sunlight for about 6-8hrs a day. Apparently, you really don't need direct sunlight to have it cure. It will take much longer to cure but I guess it would. I also think a UV light work work. But depending on the size of the deck could be unrealistic. Again, there's no wood damage in 3 years only fading of the surface of the deck. I will re-apply in the spring to bring back the color.

Doug

 

[hokiebird]

I've heard some good things about One Time Wood. My brother lives in the North Carolina mountains, and was convinced enough to use it on a new deck he built to replace an old one. Very wet climate and decks there typically need re-staining often. He said he is pleased so far, but it's only been one year.

Hi guys. I have a 9-year old pressure treated deck that I've spent countless hours pressure washing and sealing on a yearly basis. Invariably it looks pretty mediocre by the end of the summer. (By mediocre I mean doesn't appear to repel water, has a "worn" look to it, and just looks like a deck that doesn't get cared for.) I really love the look of a well maintained pressure treated deck as opposed to the composite look...I just can't find a product I'm happy with. Have any of you?

I've never wasted $$$ on Thompson products as I've heard from countless people that they are junk. I'm wondering if maybe I should just go that route as nothing seems to work anyhow!

As always, thank you!

 

[JRobyn]

BUMP!

Hi folks,

Sorry to revive such an old thread, but I'm finally getting ready to first-time seal my new porches and deck now that they have aged a bit. All the rest of our exterior paint has come from Porter, and they offer several lines of sealer. Has anyone had experience with any of these, either good or bad? I am thinking of the oil-based penetrating sealer (Acri-Shield). They have either alkyd or acrylic. Which one would penetrate and last better?

- Jay

 

[om21braz]

Jay,
I'd recommend a product others here have mentioned, if it is in your area and budget - Sikkens - check out the link to the FAQ and explore from there. It's a pretty durable product.

Sikkens: Simply Beautiful Woodcare Products For Your Wood Home

 

[LostInTheWoods]

Cabot solid (opaque) deck stain is what I use. We have a large deck out back that receives a lot of direct sunlight, and there's a creek not far from the house and we tend to have a lot of moisture in the air.

I can tell you that UV from sunlight is our decks worst enemy. Our deck was first stained 5 years ago. Part of our deck is covered, and that part looks almost as good today as when it was first stained. The areas exposed to sunlight are actually being stained (by Yours Truly) for the third time this week. The Cabot opaque stain holds up nicely for two years in direct sunlight.

This is supposed to be true of stain in general...the clear stuff needs to be redone every year, the semi-transparent may get you two years, and the opaque will get you two years, maybe more.

My advice, pick a nice opaque stain and/or think about a covered deck.:thumbsup:

 

[Gizmo2]

Just did ours about 2 weeks ago, no surface coatings for me. Introducing PENOFIN Verde | Penofin Penetrating Oil Finishes and Wood Stain

 

[LostInTheWoods]

Just did ours about 2 weeks ago, no surface coatings for me. Introducing PENOFIN Verde | Penofin Penetrating Oil Finishes and Wood Stain
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Is this new, or have you been using this product for a while? Is this a one-time thing, or must it be reapplied? If so, how often?

At any rate, it looks very nice. Wouldn't do me much good at this point, unless I wanted to strip the entire deck, and that ain't happenin'.

 

[Gizmo2]

Is this new, or have you been using this product for a while? Is this a one-time thing, or must it be reapplied? If so, how often?

At any rate, it looks very nice. Wouldn't do me much good at this point, unless I wanted to strip the entire deck, and that ain't happenin'.

The deck is about 2 -3 years old, all PT and is the first staining we have done. I searched for quite awhile for a true penetrating stain (really hard to find nowadays), came up with Penofin. We never used this product before but I sure like it. In my searching I have discovered that NO stain is a one time deal. The benefit of Penofin is you do not have to strip the coating off before you stain it again and it is an OIL base.
http://www.trmi.com/

 

[GGB]

I'll second Gizmo2s's comments about Penofin. I use the Penofin Ultra Premium stain on our cedar house and deck at the recommendation of a cedar lumber supplier. We're very happy with the results.

It's not inexpensive, but worth it for the results. Goes on easily, cleans up with mineral spirits.

Again, you don't have to strip off the old stain. I need to point out that this might not apply if the prior stain was a Sikkins or equivilant.

I'll also second Gizmo2's note that nothing is a one time application that I know of. One of the things I like about the Penofin Ultra Premium is that if you reapply after one year, it seems to last with good looks for 2-4 years.

One other note: you probably should stay away from the Penofin "green" stain which was formulated for the State of California. (I believe the cans have a starburst pattern.) From what I've been told, many Penofin dealers will not offer it because of complaints that it doesn't hold up.

By the way, I'm in the Plains states were we get the tempature extremes-hot and dry to cold and wet.

GGB

 

[inveresk]

Have a look at this product.

Eco Wood Treatment

We used it for the first time on the decks of a 1928 cottage we just restored and it's worked beautifully.

 

[tanglefoot]

There is a lot of good info in this post. My deck is cedar, and from the time I built it 15 years ago, I used Flood CWF on the advice of the owner of a local lumberyard. CWF is a penetrant, not a sealer. About a year ago I decided to replace the deck boards. The treated frame is still solid. Either my original deck boards were too porous, or the CWF didn't do what it is supposed to do. I'll have to admit, I did not treat it every two years, though. On the new deck I tried the product most recommended by Consumer Reports: Olympic stain and sealer. I think the can says that it should last 5 years. In heavy traffic areas it has worn off after only a year.
Butch

 

[JRobyn]

The local Porter store convinced us to use the Penofin. It goes on great and looks great. Now we just wait a few years and see how it holds up!

- Jay