What is the best Stain/sealer for an outdoor deck

by Pat

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The deck is womanized wood. I know to power wash it first

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Michele Pappagallo on Jun 22, 2017

After you have power washed it to remove dirt, debris, etc....make sure it has dried completely. Then, buy a stain/sealer combination at your local home center. Choose one that is water based for the easiest clean up, or one that is oil based for longer lasting durability. Apply on a day when it is not terribly hot so it can dry slowly and evenly.

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Elizabeth Fencl on Jun 22, 2017

We use the Behr Deck stain from Home Depot and have been real happy with it.

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Diana Deiley on Jun 22, 2017

I've relied on Thompson's Exterior products. Great product.

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Bonnie on Jun 22, 2017

wolmanized wood???

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- Pat on Jun 24, 2017
  
  The "wolmanized" wood is correct, auto-correct somehow changed it to womanize!!! I know it's wolmanized wood, the deck is now 30 yrs old & still in great shape! Sometimes the Internet does not give you the correct info, e.g. Womanize wood!! Teehee!!
  Thanks to all for your help. Used Thompsons the majority of years & last time
  Used Behr. I was just wondering if there's anything better than Thompsons or Behr.
  
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Johnchip on Jun 22, 2017

I just saw a new product at an Ace Hardware: a silcone sealer for wood, concrete. Don't know the manufacturer, but I would look into it.

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Http://gooch8@comcast.net on Jun 22, 2017

Polyurethane, what else would you use. Shellac, no.

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William on Jun 22, 2017

Any name brand deck stain will work. Your choice of transparent, semi-transparent or solid.

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