I installed a small extension to my deck using wood that was not pressure-treated. What do I have to do to weather-proof it? What products are best? How long should I expect it to last? Thanks.
2006-09-05 10:10:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
UGL Dri-Lok.
Apply with brush, roller or sprayer.
Lasts 20 years.
2006-09-10 12:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by exert-7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT use Thompson's Water Seal. We used it on a deck made from rough sawn oak boards, treated it Spring and Fall with Thompson's and it still rotted out in 4 years.
2006-09-11 11:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by blackjack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that it is possible to stain/weather-proof a deck that has been painted. Unless you really hate the fact that it is painted, your easiest solution would be to hit it with a quick sanding and repaint it with an exterior and/or floor grade paint.
2016-03-26 23:21:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never been impressed by Thompson's Water Seal. It just doesn't hold up to our dry high altitude conditions and water would only bead up for about 2 months. I like boiled linseed oil. It is the drying agent used by artists in oil paintings. It is what linoleum flooring is made from so it is pretty sturdy stuff in it's dry state. I would mix it with turpentine so it doesn't go on too thick. I had one section of a redwood deck that ended up looking like a high gloss finish on a Chris Craft boat.
2006-09-05 10:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by justwondering 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Soak it down really well with Thompsons Water Sealer
2006-09-05 10:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Biker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thompson's water seal is great for sealing and waterproofing. It lasts a season, depending on the sunshine/water exposure.
2006-09-05 10:16:56 · answer #6 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
like you heard before Thompson's water seal.I would go to home depot or at least ask a professional to see if you need any type mask to prevent breath in in any harmful fumes you may not but for you protection i would.
2006-09-10 18:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by rollandday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the Thompsons, but if you have siding on your house be careful. It will cause discoloration.
2006-09-05 10:16:35 · answer #8 · answered by raiderking69 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can find everything on the net. other than that i suggest you go to your local d-i-y store. they will be able to tell you what is best for your location and needs. follow the directions on the can. good luck.
2006-09-05 12:43:02 · answer #9 · answered by dennis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THOMPSONS , try to coat the underside also if you can. I use a pump up sprayer.
2006-09-05 10:15:39 · answer #10 · answered by Just Smee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋