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Posted: 7/18/2016 12:08:09 AM EDT

I built a house and have a front and back deck. The decks are made of treated wood. They have been up for almost 6 months so it's getting to be about time to coat the decks with a sealer.

So, whatcha recommend?

Two houses ago I built a deck and I sealed it with Flood CWF. Seemed to work well and lasted a long time. But, times and materials have changed so maybe there's something better.

Planning to coat it in late Sept.

Posted: 7/19/2016 3:31:36 AM EDT

[#1]

Anyone?

Posted: 7/20/2016 8:16:51 PM EDT

[#2]

Used Olympic and it turned out good

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Posted: 7/21/2016 10:09:13 AM EDT

[#3]

If you are just looking to protect it and not stain it then possibly Boiled Linseed Oil? Check the label to ensure it will water proof it. I am pretty new to wood but I think BLO will penetrate deep and protect your wood.Watco makes a wood protector too that hardens inside the wood. Good luck.

Posted: 7/22/2016 10:06:28 PM EDT

[#4]

PPG stores are doing friends and family I am buying $50 a gallon sikkens for $22

Posted: 7/22/2016 10:23:16 PM EDT

[#5]

Behr

Posted: 7/23/2016 8:36:05 AM EDT

[#6]

I just put penofin on mine. Time will tell.

Posted: 7/23/2016 10:37:34 AM EDT

[#7]

Penofin,... not BLO, not Thompson's.

You'll need to reapply it every few years unless there is a lot of wear, then more often will be needed.

Posted: 7/23/2016 7:51:36 PM EDT

[#8]

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Penofin,... not BLO, not Thompson's.

You'll need to reapply it every few years unless there is a lot of wear, then more often will be needed.

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Is there anything in particular that makes it better than the others out there?

I know any deck coating will have to be reapplied every so often. Both these decks are covered so I suspect that the coatings will last longer than an uncovered deck.....but it will still have to be reapplied every so often.

Posted: 7/30/2016 1:02:17 PM EDT

[#9]

I think I'm going to use Olympic Elite in Mountain Cedar. Seems to offer everything I want in a sealer. Just need to make sure the wife likes the color

Posted: 7/30/2016 1:46:49 PM EDT

[#10]

That's the most important part.
Is Olympic sold at Lowes. I used some years ago and it has held up fine.

Posted: 7/30/2016 2:44:44 PM EDT

[#11]

Cwf if on a budget
Sikkens Cetol if not

Posted: 8/15/2016 1:17:23 AM EDT

[#12]

I use Cabot mostly.

For a natural look I really have had good luck with their ATO.

For stuff on the house I go semisolid.

Posted: 8/16/2016 2:59:32 AM EDT

[#13]

Sikkens Cetol SRD.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_139/1891817_First_Time_Homeowner_with_a_Question_About_His_Deck.html&page=1#i61217625

ar-jedi

Posted: 9/18/2016 12:17:10 AM EDT

[#14]

I ended up using one of the Olympic toner stain/sealers in cedar color. Darkened the wood a bit but not much. Water beads up nicely now. I like it. Most importantly the wife likes it. Time will tell how long it lasts.

Posted: 9/18/2016 12:22:07 AM EDT

[#15]

I use Cabot for most everything around the house.

ATO soaks in good, but leaves kind of a polyurethane look which isn't really ideal for a deck.

The semi solids or any of the colors seem to work good on a deck.

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