Dublin 14 Report post Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) Hiya Folks, Been reading and learning a lot from the forums regarding staining/sealing a deck (and eventually re-finishing the cabin it's attached to). Anyway, I've got samples from ReadySeal and Armstrong Clark with more coming from PermaChink. A brand/product that was recommended to me from a local log mill that manufacturers log homes is called Outlast Wood Seal. He seemed really excited by it. I haven't found all that much about it on the web so thought I'd ask if folks here have had any experience with it and what their impressions are? Seems it is sold in a 1 gal concentrate that then gets mixed into 4 gallons of min spirits for application. Thanks much for any insight. Cheers, Dublin Edited December 29, 2008 by Beth n Rod added prefix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 We have used Outlast, it's a penetrating oil, like Ready Seal or similar to Armstrong Clark. Not a bad product, goof proof to apply. Of the three we like Armstrong Clark. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Hiya Folks,Been reading and learning a lot from the forums regarding staining/sealing a deck (and eventually re-finishing the cabin it's attached to). Anyway, I've got samples from ReadySeal and Armstrong Clark with more coming from PermaChink. A brand/product that was recommended to me from a local log mill that manufacturers log homes is called Outlast Wood Seal. He seemed really excited by it. I haven't found all that much about it on the web so thought I'd ask if folks here have had any experience with it and what their impressions are? Seems it is sold in a 1 gal concentrate that then gets mixed into 4 gallons of min spirits for application. Thanks much for any insight. Cheers, Dublin You do NOT want that one...if you get this product get the one you don't have to mix. The one you mix yourself puts VOC compliance in your hands...when you add the spirits it is then up to you if you add more/too much and end up going over the VOC law mark....and break the law. (due to be nationwide in 2009 I think) In my opinion there are products out there you do not have to add spirits to that are already compliant and perform just fine. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PressurePros 248 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Beth, are individuals/homeowners subject to VOC compliance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Well, I'm not sure but I would hate to tell someone to go ahead and blast the ozone....know what I mean? When you have to add to something....you have to question what you end up with . ;) I know you get that. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MMI Enterprises 289 Report post Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Indeed various branded solvents of same namesake can end you different results in some coating procedures so wood stain may be no different. Thing of purity or refinement I think. Edited December 30, 2008 by MMI Enterprises Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Beth, are individuals/homeowners subject to VOC compliance? Rod here... The regulation stated that manufacturers are not allowed to create formulas that require additional components to be added by the user which would increase the VOC's beyond the limits set by the EPA. ie no formulas that you can add mineral spirits to in order to have a packaged product that is compliant but not usable in its current state without additional regulated ingredients to make it a viable product. Must be user ready. Volatile Organic Compounds http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/wood-cleaning-restoration-decks-fences-etc/14582-links-voc-regulations-etc.html These links should help. Rod!~ Edited December 30, 2008 by Beth n Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
