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   Mike_Smith | Oct 11, 2000 11:40pm | #1

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   david... fogeddabout it.... ain't no such animal...

   sorry...

   the more opaque.. the more protection... paint is best... stains not so much ... and clear finishes on a deck are a joke......

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   Alan_Kim | Oct 12, 2000 12:24am | #2

   *David -Although the stuff may not be considered non-toxic, it's worth checking out the following:For an eye-opener on wood finishes, go to this site.http://www.askbuild.com/cgi-bin/column?180Then onto -http://www.saversystems.com/Nope, I have no financial interest in this.The above article was actually mentioned by another Breaktime member. (I'm sorry I can't remember who it was.)If I have a need for exterior wood finish I'll probably go with synthetic.

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   Jeff_Clarke_ | Oct 12, 2000 05:08am | #3

   *Mike, you wouldn'ti reallypaint a cedar deck, would you?

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   Mike_Smith | Oct 12, 2000 05:23am | #4

   *no.. i don't think i would waste my time putting a clear sealer on it either...ahhhhh.. i guess i would.. but it would be a waste of time... and money

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   Jeff_Clarke_ | Oct 12, 2000 05:43am | #5

   *I had Wolman's Raincoat plus toner put on our PT deck (which we inherited, and hate) last spring. In 'cedar' color it actually makes the PT look a little like cedar. Water beads up, the color is very reasonable and it will probably last 2 years or so. At least it won't peel.Jeff

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   david_wadsworth | Oct 12, 2000 05:43am | #6

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   I recently completed a cedar deck and would like to seal it with a non-toxic, solvent free sealer. Any suggestions on a product that doesn't need to be reapplied every year and won't cost a fortune?
   thanks for the advice.