kleecker

Attached are pics of my deck one year after a total sand (floor sander) and application of Sikkens Cetol SRD semi-transparent. The SRD is a 1-coat application. Because it's wet on the deck, pics don't accurately reflect the amount of graying all throughout (i.e. the deck appears much grayer/ugly when dry). Because it's cedar, I've been hesitant to apply an opaque stain, but actually thinking of it now, as stripping and cleaning (and/or sanding) and staining is getting very old. Deck is in 100% shade, guessing not much airflow underneath, underneath is not stained (and too low to ground to do so now). What I'm after is significantly longer time between re-application, even if it is at the expense of asthetics, if that's what it comes down to. I'm hesitant to apply another semi-transparent. Love what the wood looks like with clear, but that is a joke - don't even get a year out of them. thanks, Mark

I was considering Ready Seal Deck Stain, or Woodrich Stain and Seal, or Woodrich Timber Oil Stain. Do all of these contain a penetrating/moisturizing oil? On Ready Seal's site, you can only purchase "Ready Seal Stain and Sealer For Wood" - is this the same thing as their deck stain? I have a feeling not, but why wouldn't the manufacturer put all of their production up for sale, rather than only one or 2??? Have not found any shopping links for Ready Seal Stain, on Google. Also, is there only one Wood-Tux formulation? thanks, Mark

nope - what would that have done? I had a good 1/8"+ of wood removed, as the surface was leveled during sanding........Finished with 60 grit after a cutting pass with 40 grit.