Howdy bitog, I need deck stain suggestions.
I bought my house three years ago, the previous owners didn't do a good job staining the deck, seems like they let it go unstained for years.
I'll basically need a new deck probably in a couple years from now, as some of the boards are soft and squishy. However, I'm trying to prolong it as much as I can.
For the past three years I've used Thompson's Water seal semi-transparent. Every year I've been incredibly dissatisfied, as the stain completely goes away in a years worth of time (all except the railing). I don't use the deck enough to warrant the stain being completely away, plus I live in the woods so exposure to UV shouldn't be high enough to warrant it either.
Even last year, I essentially SLAPPED 3 layers on, and it's not in any better condition this year as the previous two.
At this point, I need an actual stain, that will hold up, even on these severely dry boards. I of course will reapply stain every year, I just don't want to completely start over with bare wood as I have been doing.
Is this possible? Is the wood so far gone that any stain won't last? I'd also consider a paint if need be.
Any suggestions appreciated!
I bought my house three years ago, the previous owners didn't do a good job staining the deck, seems like they let it go unstained for years.
I'll basically need a new deck probably in a couple years from now, as some of the boards are soft and squishy. However, I'm trying to prolong it as much as I can.
For the past three years I've used Thompson's Water seal semi-transparent. Every year I've been incredibly dissatisfied, as the stain completely goes away in a years worth of time (all except the railing). I don't use the deck enough to warrant the stain being completely away, plus I live in the woods so exposure to UV shouldn't be high enough to warrant it either.
Even last year, I essentially SLAPPED 3 layers on, and it's not in any better condition this year as the previous two.
At this point, I need an actual stain, that will hold up, even on these severely dry boards. I of course will reapply stain every year, I just don't want to completely start over with bare wood as I have been doing.
Is this possible? Is the wood so far gone that any stain won't last? I'd also consider a paint if need be.
Any suggestions appreciated!