oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

[Hay Dude]

We remove our shoes 100% of times. No one goes in with the shoes on, period. Dont have any dogs and do not plan on having one in the near future.
How often should i "reseal" the deck if i use the oil/diesel mix? Will it hold good look for 3-4 years without redoing it?
I can do it before i go on vacation and when i come back the smell is gone, not that i mind diesel smell, i actually like it some.

Not trying to save money, trying to avoid doing it every year or every other year because in those cases it looks like crap either after 6-8 month or after 12 month. If it holds a good look for at least 3 years and i need to redo it on the fourth year, i'm fine with it

OK, well that’s a different situation. We have pets in/out and frequently people pouring in/out with shoes left on. Don’t forget the smell, residue on your shoes will be tracked into your vehicles or other people’s homes, too.

I’d still have some concerns about smell, but it sounds like you’re ok with the smell.

 

[JohnP3616]

I’ve not tried it, but my late brother-in-law swore by a 50/50 mix of linseed oil and Thompson’s Water Seal.

 

[jyoutz]

I’ve not tried it, but my late brother-in-law swore by a 50/50 mix of linseed oil and Thompson’s Water Seal.

Linseed oil mixed with some kind of thinner is a good preservative, but I wouldn’t use it on an outside application where appearance is important. It attracts mold growth and treated wood will become very dark over time.

 

[ponytug]

Linseed oil mixed with some kind of thinner is a good preservative, but I wouldn’t use it on an outside application where appearance is important. It attracts mold growth and treated wood will become very dark over time.

I would say it can become very dark over time, but I think it depends a little on how often and how much one applies. I first used it on a cedar shake house to help preserve the shakes on the advice of the builder. He said let the shakes weather, and then spray on the linseed oil/thinner mix, and repeat as needed by color.

I agree with you that I think that there are far better options for decks. I would go to a good paint store and ask for advice on what to use on a deck.

All the best,

Peter

 

[2515R Dude]

OK, well that’s a different situation. We have pets in/out and frequently people pouring in/out with shoes left on. Don’t forget the smell, residue on your shoes will be tracked into your vehicles or other people’s homes, too.

I’d still have some concerns about smell, but it sounds like you’re ok with the smell.

Ok, here is the question again, how long the smell is going to be there or it is indefinitely?
If it is a week or two, not a bigie. Can you give some rough estimate? Here is the wood. This part of the deck is original 8YO never saw sun nor rain. All the rest is just crap

 

[jyoutz]

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Ok, here is the question again, how long the smell is going to be there or it is indefinitely?
If it is a week or two, not a bigie. Can you give some rough estimate? Here is the wood. This part of the deck is original 8YO never saw sun nor rain. All the rest is just crap



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It’s more than smell. Oil and diesel will make your deck even more flammable than wood boards. You’re basically pouring fuel on your house deck.

 

[2515R Dude]

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It’s more than smell. Oil and diesel will make your deck even more flammable than wood boards. You’re basically pouring fuel on your house deck.

Thanks for your input, So, any idea how long will it smell? a week, a month, a year?

 

[ponytug]

Thanks for your input, So, any idea how long will it smell? a week, a month, a year?

For me, oil/diesel treated fence posts stink for a long time, like years, but I'm sure everyone is different in their ability to smell.

I just think that there are lots of toxic chemicals in motor oil and diesel that you don't want to be inhaling any more than you have to.

All the best,

Peter

 

[nyone]

I have use motor oil on sheds and trailer decking. I wouldn't use it by my house.
TWP makes a good oil based stain.

Sorry but Thompsons water seal and things like boiled linseed oil are really crappy outdoor stains.

 

[JeepHead]

Having stained hundreds of decks professionally, if you want it to last and make it easy to clean, use a solid stain. I understand people want the wood grain to show through BUT solid stain is the best protection for your deck and makes it the easiest to clean.