BigSensFan Premium Member join:2003-07-16 Belle River, ON |
What Deck and Fence stain do you preferLooking at Staining my Deck when it warms up a bit. Anyone have any recommendations for Stain?
Is Thompson's Water Seal any good? |
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MaynardKrebsWe did it. We heaved Steve. Yipee. Premium Member join:2009-06-17 |
Sikkens products are pretty good - a lot of boat owners use this on their woodwork. Cabot isn't bad either. When you say 'staining', there's several choices - semi-transparent or not, and the stuff that drops off the chicken wings and ribs you're eating |
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BigSensFan Premium Member join:2003-07-16 Belle River, ON |
said by MaynardKrebs:Sikkens products are pretty good - a lot of boat owners use this on their woodwork. Cabot isn't bad either.
When you say 'staining', there's several choices - semi-transparent or not, and the stuff that drops off the chicken wings and ribs you're eating We have tried the chicken wing variety.... we dont like the coverage it provides Looking at a Semi Transparent... I will check on the couple you mentioned |
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zong Premium Member join:2005-07-21 Scarborough, ON |
zong
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2015-Apr-13 6:41 pm
I personally use Minwax. Never had an issue with it and plenty of colours available. |
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FaxCap join:2002-05-25 Surrey, BC |
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Well I used a Behr water base silicone latex whatever stain on a brand new fence. 2 years later it's peeling like crazy. Haven't a clue if this is sold back east but our complex used this on our new perimeter fence and it's GREAT!!! » www.cloverdalepaint.com/ ··· Skin.htmFaxCap |
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said by BigSensFan:Is Thompson's Water Seal any good? It's been ages since I used the stuff but I wasn't impressed with its water shedding/wood preservation ability. I used it on the access door to a cistern and despite following the manufactures directions the wood still turned grey before the season was out and was a bit soggy on the underside. |
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I'm on the road but when I get home later this week I will post the before and after picture from the last time I did my deck. Thompson tinted product is what I use.
The basic steps were a TSP wash, high pressure wash, sanding with 80 and 120 grit, 3 coats spray applied.
150sqft deck with 3 risers and banisters / rails took two weekends at a lazy pace. |
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TOPDAWG Premium Member join:2005-04-27 Calgary, AB |
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I used this stuff on my deck. Not the cheapest but damn does it work. my deck was creaked and was not very smooth as the people before me did not take care of it. this stuff fills all the cricks and was smooth when done. it's not cheap and it's some work as it's think as hell but damn it fixed up the deck nice. you can buy a big brawl of it too. » www.homedepot.ca/product ··· l/830765 |
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AnavSarcastic Llama? Naw, Just Acerbic Premium Member join:2001-07-16 Dartmouth, NS |
Anav
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2015-Apr-13 10:26 pm
Wow topdawg, not that I want to bark on your parade but did you read the reviews on that product page?? |
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Another vote for Sikkens |
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SerbtasticYou Know How Many People I Have Buried? Premium Member join:2002-02-24 Stoney Creek, ON |
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I've used Superdeck on my deck for years. It's a penetrating oil and gets into the wood to preserve it. I highly recommend it. You can get it at General Paint in Hamilton (on Upper Ottawa). |
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MaynardKrebsWe did it. We heaved Steve. Yipee. Premium Member join:2009-06-17 |
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I_H8_Spam The basic steps were a TSP wash, high pressure wash, sanding with 80 and 120 grit..... ^^^^^^ This, no matter which product you use. Let the wood dry for several days after the TSP/pressure wash, then sand. Then let the wood continue to dry for a few more days before you apply the stain. I'd use a brush & roller to apply the stain (especially if it's a 'solid' satin). Then hope that it doesn't rain for another 2-3 days while the stain dries. All-in you're going to need a good 7 days without rain to get this done properly. Don't apply the stain when the deck is getting beaten by direct sunshine - that'll make it dry too quickly and you'll get premature peeling as a result. |
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TOPDAWG Premium Member join:2005-04-27 Calgary, AB |
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sure did and it worked fine on my deck. I've also been told you don't power wash a deck as water gets inside the wood and forks it up. |
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That is exactly why you want to power wash the deck. First it removed any leftover TSP residue, second open up the wood grain what you later sand to a smooth finish.
pressure washing is not advised for regular cleaning operation, but staining and prep is not regular. I'm home in a couple days I'll be sure to toss up before and after picture, a couple days of prep work make for a very beautiful deck. |
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MaynardKrebsWe did it. We heaved Steve. Yipee. Premium Member join:2009-06-17 |
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said by TOPDAWG:sure did and it worked fine on my deck. I've also been told you don't power wash a deck as water gets inside the wood and forks it up. You don't want to gouge the wood with the pressure washer or create visible splits along the grain. As I_H8_Spam said, it's to get rid of any remaining TSP - which would otherwise adversely affect the bonding of the stain to the wood.. |
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Before and after using the method I described |
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