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Many deck / dock / log / wood sealers and stain product reviews or comparisons rate products in a laboratory setting, and fail to consider the beauty of the wood. Most deck staining products we see advertised and endorsed carry false or unrealistic claims with respect to longevity. They fail to account for the frequent maintenance required . Many end up looking "paint-like", and lead to eventual stripping. Many contain wax or silicone, which both contaminate the surface for future coating, leading to buildup, frequent maintenance and inadequate protection. Most wax-containing and linseed oil-containing products lead to eventual stripping. I would consider a "UV Cure" product like One Time Wood Protector. We have tested a lot of products over the years, and I think One Time is the closest to the perfect deck care product available.
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Do you stain the bottom of a cedar deck?
Best to get all six sides of the boards while you're building (if you can).
Can you apply oil based deck stain over acrylic stain?
Yes.
Can you put polyurethane over deck stain?
Can you put stain in polyurethane to darken the color?
Wood deck tacky after using a waterbased semitransparent stain?
you need to wipe the excess stain off the deck with a clean rag. It will never dry and it will float to the top of the sealer
How long does Thompson's water seal stain your deck?
It lasts about 2 years. If the deck is well prepped.
