recommendations for pressure treated deck sealer please

[David Wayne]

In 2019 I painted with Cabot Deck-correct. It's thick, fills cracks, covers splinters, and is a gritty texture.
I put on 2 coats following directions. Still looks good today even on the steps and high traffic areas.

 

[kenmbz]

We used SW 6 years ago, and just redid using the same.
Lasted pretty well even through all the heavy rains and freeze/thaws we have been having.

 

[newbury]

Has anyone tried INSL-X CTS33089A-01 Tough Shield Floor and Patio Paint?
by benjaminmoore

 

[RalphVa]

DO NOT use a stain. That stuff is really a paint. Locks in moisture that causes the wood to rot.

 

[lman]

DO NOT use a stain. That stuff is really a paint. Locks in moisture that causes the wood to rot.

I've never heard that one. Sounds like an excuse not to maintain your deck.

 

[newbury]

DO NOT use a stain. That stuff is really a paint. Locks in moisture that causes the wood to rot.

Still "breathes" out the underside.

 

[ljjhouser]

We have used Penofin for years. But it is expensive. i think the last 5 gal pail was $187. It is a penetrating oil that soaks into the boards. It has done well for us. Any sealer that does not soak in - has not done well for us.

 

[jyoutz]

DO NOT use a stain. That stuff is really a paint. Locks in moisture that causes the wood to rot.

You’re referring to a solid stain. That product is more of a paint than stain. A transparent stain won’t lock in moisture.

 

[RalphVa]

Our deck is now all PVC.

 

[newbury]

Our deck is now all PVC.

My butt hurts because of things like that!
About 6 years ago I was looking to build a deck on another house I have in Virginia (rented to my son and family), and at the same time replace the deck on the one on my Virginia residence (about 16x15).
I was all set to go with an aluminum deck all around and had found a great price on aluminum decking local to my Mississippi residence. And I was going back and forth w/ my 18' trailer twice a year, return trip empty.
BUTT - Son had 2 small children & didn't want the deck put on, so we put it off.
Now aluminum prices are over twice the price.
I'm still kicking my butt for not having bought all the decking.

 

[ArlyA]

No chemical is perfect but I do like the oil based, UV protecion, semi-transparent stains in general. Must put on when dry of course...

 

[RalphVa]

I looked into Aluminum. No one around here has installed it.

 

[newbury]

I looked into Aluminum. No one around here has installed it.

That seems to be the same here. I've a good neighbor that was in the deck business and told me it never caught on here. Yet people were paying almost the same cost per sq ft for the "fake" PT, (like Trex.) as aluminum cost for the horizontal material.
Never needs sealing or painting, and the way sealing/paint prices are going it cost almost as much to redo my 40yr old deck every several years as the wood cost in the first place, plus the labor.

 

[Bocephous]

I've been using Thompsons clear for a while and it works well; much better than the Thompsons in the red and white can. Darkens the wood quite a bit, giving it an aged look.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Thompson-s-WaterSeal-Clear-Exterior-Wood-and-Sealer-1-Gallon/5013247129?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-bng-_-PLA_PNT_220_Exterior-Stain-Specialty-_-5013247129-_-Online-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&msclkid=f97b75fbfdee155d71491750d4ffb8b2&gclsrc=ds