I am staining my existing treated deck. The existing deck, (approx. 400 sq. ft.) was installed 8 to 10 years ago. As far as I can tell it has never been treated other than the original “wolmanized” treatment. The deck is pressure washed and cleaned. I’m ready to stain, but don’t know if i should use latex or oil base. Any recommendations as to what are good brand names of stain to use?
Mark
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The oil based stains look much better than the water based (latex) ones. And the upside is that the oil is good for the wood.
The bad news is double barrelled. The oil stains go on with a brush. And any type of deck treatment will generally last about 1 year. Maybe two, but not likely.
Unless you're the lead dog, the view just never changes.
I would like to get 5-8 years out of this. I notice quit a price differential with different brands of stains. Will the expensive stuff last longer? Any suggestions as to what brand I should use?
Mark yesman is right 2-3 years is a real streach with even the best stains.I've been painting for 26 years and have never seen one look good after that.The problem is we tend to say it will last another year but by then you have to do extra prep.and its not worth it. Roll it on,brush it in and do it every 2 years it's and easy job then .Oil stains look much nicer and Ben Moore makes a full color line.
Mark,
Im not sure if the Wolmans was oil, but the same solvent each time is best. Because of the age... 8-10 years it probably isnt an issue. I would go with the oil because it has a longer open time to soak into the grain of the wood, and PT wicks.
If you want it to last, use a semi transparent stain. Solid stain stays on top and creates a shell that will flake like paint. In outdoor, non- undercover is always best with semi.
As for brands... Cabot makes a great product... Im not sure of your location, but its popular on the east coast. Be careful with wet edge and work in the shade, these stains like to lap.
Your big paint names will also have good products.
-zen
I would like to get 5-8 years out of this.........Will the expensive stuff last longer?
Yes. the expensive stuff might last two years. The less expensive stuff barely lasts one.
Bite the bullet, buy the good stuff, and put it on with a brush. Don't judge how it looks until about 30 minutes after you put it down -- it takes that long to soak in and have its full effect.
And do the second and third coat while the first is still wet -- the label will probably tell you that. If the coat soaks in in ten or twelve minutes, then put more on. If it puddles, brush it out.
It will look REALLY good.
But if you want lots of years, use epoxy-based paint. It's your only hope.
Unless you're the lead dog, the view just never changes.