How To Protect Your Deck | Never Sand Again!

Today I'm showing you how to protect your deck. If you're thinking about staining your deck, make sure to WATCH THIS first. When you're ready to restore a weathered deck, the question is: do I use a sealer or a solid stain? For links to purchase the products in this video CLICK SHOW MORE ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇
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[@Midw3stm0m]

Just joined! And man, I have never seen a KZbinr give such incredible perks. My husband and I are closing on our house in a couple weeks and I already have 5 projects planned out! Your videos are always playing in the background at work and home! I would love to see you try an epoxy counter top some time! Thank you for your content!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Ashley, Welcome to the DIY CREW! Epoxy counters are not my expertise so \I would love to tackle one as a diy. cheers!

[@jonellwanger7258]

Ok, this video is BULLSHIT from the title. Not the get go. The title. Never sand again...?? What. Is it going to be in a temp and humidity control indoor space? No? Then expect to be looking sanding a Deck every 5 years or so, sun does a ton of damage. Period. Sanding floors is my career, and Home Depot finish wont last that first full year either. Contact your local flooring professional for advice. Not KZbin. Flooring is different all over the country due to climate differences. This video will never explain that. This video tips might work well in California, would suck in Colorado. Much drier. Hotter, then its gets COLD AND WET. Recks havoc on wood. Especially decks!

[@frisco61]

Jon Ellwanger Weird, since Jeff is in Canada, you’d think 🤔 he knows what he’s talking about.

[@TheBandoury]

@@jonellwanger7258 I agree with you, and twice a year is a lot work. I sealed and stained my deck 7 years ago, now some of the stain on the floor is gone, but the railing and posts still good, do I need to remove all the stain when sanding, or just light sanding and applying stain & seal coats?

[@meentum6018]

@@TheBandoury What stain did you use 7 years ago

[@NelsonStryker]

I really like this guy. Talks in terms everyone can easily understand. Imagine being his apprentice? You would be an expert in a few months working along side him haha. Hope you're still making these Jeff! Special thanks to the video crew as well!

[@pam6400]

I've seen Jeff before, I to really like his passion.

[@jeffsparks5930]

Love ur videos - very informative & in everyday lingo 👍 - I seen ppl "char" decks & privacy fence - looks good (at least for a while) what's ur take on "charring" the fence or deck boards? Thank you. Jeff Sparks, Anderson, In.

[@stoicllc2352]

Yes! I am a general contractor also and I try to tell everyone. Never paint or use a thick stain! They crack peal and hold water under that peeling Rotting the deck faster. Tip: use a insecticide/weed sprayer to spray on the sealer.

[@shensley011]

Like those plastic things and you give them a few pumps and then spray for awhile? You talking about those?

[@borewyrm]

They work great. They do sell ones made specifically for sealers and stains. The same basic thing but with a nozzle that handles sealer better.

[@JackCarroll1998]

@@borewyrm I'm assuming it has some sort of mechanism to keep from clogging? That would be nice

[@erinobrien8408]

Wow, I couldn't believe how fast that pressure washer took off the silvering! I'm replacing my rotted deck this year, so thanks for your advice!!

[@williamhspalding]

I watched this video and then did the same thing to my deck. Picked a sealing stain with a redwood tint and it turned out great. Thanks for the video.

[@904bavaria]

Jeff you are so awesome!! Thank you for all your tips from your training and knowledge.

[@darrellsaturnbigfoot]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 yes, finally real and to the point. Talking about oil base penetrating. Do you have one for water base? There are some outstanding products out there.

[@Beevus17]

This is a fantastic idea for a video style Jeff! I love that product and I'm just in the middle of building the deck not knowing what kind of protection I wanted, Thanks! So Happy your from Ottawa! ODB represent! From Ingleside in SD and G

[@tommytude]

Every single time I need to fix something around my house or my mother's house, I drop by your channel and learn how to do it first. Thank you so much for all you do! You are appreciated.

[@Niafifia]

My deck stays looking new all of the time now. Thank you! Thank you! I'm going to check into joining because I've learned lots of things watching you.

[@francisgill1929]

You are right about the solid stains, and they curl up too, I wish found this video before I used that solid stain, now I have to pressure wash to remove all that peeling solid stain, thanks for the video

[@j3rocketeer]

Thank you for your clear explanation and suggestions. It makes my life so much easier

[@Aepek]

First off..... Max, deck & fence look great👍🏻, very beautiful & love the black rails.....makes the entire deck “pop”! Can also use this stuff on privacy fences as well, & works great too. Is a little “messier”(suggest rolling &/or spraying on); but looks great in the end & the maintenance is awesome. Like that they also offer low VOC versions too. Cheers✌🏻

[@samdim4416]

I checked many of your videos. I enjoyed every single one. You done with great job for the people and for me personally. Thank you very much for your work. Wishing you the best. Sincerely, Samuel.

[@coreygrua3271]

I had given up finding a way to care for my deck without spending a day or two every year and a lot of money. Along comes Jeff Thorman, rescuing me once again. What a blessing he is to the world.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

HI Cory, Softwood decks can be a real challenge if you start using stains. Cheers!

[@camogirlkm]

I recently found your channel & have become a new subscriber. Can I just say that I love you! 🥰 Your videos are very informative & to the point & I'd say there the best I've seen on KZbin!

[@whozachdey1]

Bought my 1st home..its brand new. Built a deck and a ramp. Yout videos has so many tips and perks. Love being able to do it myself

[@publicmail2]

On a similar note, Spray and forget for mildew on a roof or anything seemed to good to be true. I have a white tile roof and used to pressure wash, but tried this Spray and forget and was skeptical, but the damn stuff works great. I just mist it on with a pump sprayer and the key is it has to rain over next few months and it completely removes mildew! I love it!

[@pierre-marcrioux5015]

Always exciting to see the new video notification! Great DIY video, once again!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Pierre!

[@POOCHIESCLOSET]

Thanks! I watched this video and I pressure washed and sealed my old deck and it's GORGEOUS now! I didn't even sand the wood but it's so dang beautiful. I used the exact Olympic Clear Sealant and it darkened the wood a bit, it's even better than I imagined it would be. I'm using this product for life. Thanks guy!

[@kermitefrog64]

Excellent video. I was wonder what to do with my old fence boards.

[@jonp6201]

I have experimented with many 'color' stains and have never been happy with the end result. I have been trying to find some good products and processes for using a clear stain. Just got a brand new deck, so this video helped alot. Once you add color, there is no going back...

[@rdietz68]

I use TWP 101or low VOC 1501 cedar tone natural. Water beads up nicely!

[@MrBrianDuga]

Outstanding. I'm wowed how I think of something I need, and you pop onto my feed with the answer. LOL. The dude is a wizard.

[@mick2spic]

Yea, keep searching for the answer you’re looking for. Thompson isn’t the greatest to pros. Go search what pros use. Clark and Armstrong semi trans oil is up there.

[@stose85]

Exactly what I needed to see Jeff. I'll be fixing up our old deck later this week! Thanks!

[@roboat2959]

Best video to help people maintain a deck without all that extra work. The idea of cleaning it every spring and add more sealer sounds wonderful compared to a solid stain that peals off and have to sand and suffer. 👍

[@williamvansumeren2884]

Been watching your videos for a while now. I want to thank you for all the no-nonsense help you've given me. You're the real deal and it's a pleasure getting to know you. William VanSumeren.

[@serjstoned]

Great job sir!! I’ve got a 20 by 20 deck and I’ll doing this. The wood looks like a reclaimed barn wood

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Cesar!

[@juliemartell1071]

Loved this video, I am a big fan of your tips

[@reymonti5504]

Muchas gracias por tus hermosos consejos Jeff, tus videos ayudan mucho a los que no somos expertos, Dios te bendiga. Thank you very much.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Rey!

[@robertgravel5160]

Thanks. I needed that. Great video again. Thumbs up from Gatineau 👍

[@squishysquid9505]

You have probably saved me so much time and work. Thank you! :)

[@superblackteen]

Yea , I work at home depot so just tryna learn to further my customer service

[@paulhoskins7852]

You might be the only Home Depot employee to ever do that.

[@PlymitBoy]

Paul Hoskins honestly, I doubt it. You’re definitely not the only dick head that thinks this, though!

[@billwilson3665]

Don't use the word tryna in front of customers.

[@justingrant4860]

I applaud you for this 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jonellwanger7258]

Seek out better information sources... and don’t sell them home depot finish. It doesn’t last that first year.

[@davec.3198]

They sell 6" wide brushes for just this purpose. They screw into your painting pole. You can stain your entire deck without getting down on your knees. Best $8 I ever spent.

[@GoodSupply]

I just screenshot Your comment. Thank you!

[@alexill]

Gary this video has earned my *seal* of approval #cheers I like seals so much it’s otterly ridiculous

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Al, right on with this one!

[@scottperry7311]

I have a 23 year old pine deck. I live in South Florida. The deck is still in decent shape, with only one rotted board, and a couple of small patches of rot I have fixed. There are a couple of others that will probably go in the next 5 years. Its sits on a roof and the framing is also still mostly solid. I try to seal it every two years. My neighbors never seal their decks and they all rotted out long ago. This is my advice. Only very lightly pressure wash your deck, and be careful. If you use high pressure too close to the deck it breaks up the fibers in the wood and damages the deck. No matter what the product you use says about how long it will last cut that down by at least a third. Use a better more expensive sealer. I use Bear from home depot, the higher end sealer and stain. Its water based, which I like better than oil based products, but it may not last as long. Its states its good for at least 3 years, but it does not, every two years I redo the deck with the sealer and I don't strip the old sealer at all, and have had no problems because I did not strip it. At two years the sealer is mostly gone in Florida due to the amount of rain and moisture. Never miss a sealing. I made the mistake of not sealing the deck for 3 years just one time and I found the deck had started to rot in several places. I was lucky because I fixed the small areas of rot easily, but one board was too far gone. Dont skimp on the amount of sealer you use, put it on so you know it covers everything. Double up on knots or depressions because that's where water will pool. Try to seal the sides of the boards to is you can it helps alot. Try not to have shade over a open deck, like shade from trees. This is different than having a covered deck with shade. With open decks you need the sun to dry out the deck after it rains or in the morning when there is a lot of moisture. Shade will keep you deck from drying, especially in hot humid climates and this will cause mold and rot to set in very quickly.

[@queenslander954]

Thanks mate , I live in North Queensland which is the tropical part of Oz , much like Florida and about the same distance from the Equator that Florida is , but obviously it’s south of the equator but anyway it gets smashed in the wet seasons along the the same lines with cyclones & rain. So this is very good mail , the 2 year thing especially .. so I will listen to your advice , and if I forget I will give myself a uppercut in 3 years times. Cheers mate.

[@robertkinsman6076]

I agree with the sealer...what about semi transparent stains with sealer included. Thought?

[@DillanBoutin]

Hey Jeff, thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I agree with using oil base sealers on deck surfaces but in my neck of the woods we are extremely limited in our oil based products. I've made my own sealer from boiled linseed oil mixed with paint thinner at a 3:1 ratio and then add an M-1 mildew additive to the solution.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

nice idea!

[@hs1626]

The UV rays nowadays are CRAZY. So much more than when I was a kid.

[@mikaelpaquette7763]

As a new homeowner, man your videos saved me a tone of time and money! Having a brand new 2 year old deck ( treated wood) what's the MAX psi recommended for the pressure washer ? Thanks!

[@VansWorld]

Awesome video Jeff 👍😁

[@proex19744]

Great video but never had any luck with Olympic.Ready Seal is my choice . HD used to stock it but you order online and ship to your local store. No sand or power wash after initial application.

[@PARIS8500]

What's the difference in cost? What region of the country?

[@juanalcala9360]

It's time for Home RenoVision and chill😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 great video like always.

[@rogerrael2993]

Great advice

[@weekendwarrior3420]

This can looks awfully familiar. I think I bought it at a big box store 20 years ago for my new fence and it was great. Glad Jeff finally found it. But I didn't know the pressure washer was good for wood. I once washed an old railing with it and it became all "hairy". I guess I need to try again...

[@Thepapagalou]

I'm no home improvement expert, but I really like this guy. Uses language that everyone can comprehend.

[@Jesussaves869]

Is it okay to stain your fence around this time? Also after staining can I seal? How long does it take an oil solid stain to dry on fence? I love your videos, it’s so informative. Saved money just by following you. God bless you and your family.

[@A10TOES]

My deck was installed in 2004, replaced 4 boards couple yrs ago, silly me used a stain, twice....well the stain is almost gone on the flat boards & I swear, no more stains for me! I get the hot hot sun going from south to west and the stain just didn't last. I thought about using a product called 'restore' but after watching this video, I will follow this method, the less upkeep I have to do, the better. This ole gal isn't getting any younger! LOL Thanks Jeff! "Donna in Indiana"

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Donna, happy to help!

[@almazabraha]

Thank you very informative.

[@stang7043]

Never had luck with Olympic. High traffic areas would start coming apart a year after laying down the product.

[@jmtheberge]

Thank you for your vidéos Jeff. I need to sand, clean, and stain my deck this summer. What comes first? Cleaning or sanding?

[@keithdumas]

I had my boathouse built back in the fall of '21. The wood has already started looking not so new by the spring of '22 so I decided to act quickly because I didn't want it turning gray like so many others had on the lake. I opted for the clear Thompson's proofer/sealer and what a fantastic finish and look. After watching this video it was good to learn that I can pressure wash and reapply over the current finish yearly. BTW; I tried applying it with a pump up garden sprayer but didn't like the way it was going on after the first gallon of application. Seemed like more of the product was dripping into the lake than absorbing into the wood. I applied the next 7 gallons with a paint roller and it was a much better process with just a little more work involved.... Thanks for the great videos!

[@patty109109]

I tried the pump sprayer thing on my deck once. Thought it was hideous. Just junk. Roller and brush worked great. Btw I have used a proper airless sprayer with paint but they are nothing like the cheap pump sprayers Some people say they use for decks.

[@mskittykat8967]

I love your deck 😍 What type of paint brush you using?

[@daviddejulio863]

Digging the Rammstein shirt! haha nice!

[@webrbio3153]

Dude is wearing a Ramstein shirt!! Mad Props!

[@chengsaephan7847]

Good information. I have a deck that has paint chips and I want to redo the deck what is your recommend of how to remove paint. Thanks

[@ERCAssociates]

As a painter, clears are a great option for weatherproofing the deck, but the reason semi transparent or semi solids solids etc have more popularity is the slight pigment provides better UV protection. With that said most stains are a stain and sealer in one as well. More prep work like sanding or using chemicals such as a stain and sealer remover and wood brightener generally use chemicals or abrasion to open the wood grain, which ensures the wood will be more accepting of that stain. For a quick and easy approach, sure, but you can get more than 1 year of out a deck that’s been properly prepped, cleaned and stained vs an annual quick fix like pressure washing. It’s all contingent on the amount of sunlight and harsh winters you experience in seasonal states for your decking. Often times, for jobs I am hired for, the stain and or sealer was applied unevenly or incorrectly and the deck was either soft washed or pressure washed only by either a DIYer or handyman, and because of this the stain starts failing in areas quicker

[@Paarthurnaxdova]

Ok, so what is the best paint to use on a deck in Texas where the sun never stop and it’s always hot?

[@kennbutler1234]

I bought the Olympic clear sealer and started today on a 1400+ sqft new deck. So far so good!

[@idahoduckhunter]

How’d it end up?

[@kennbutler1234]

idahoduckhunter Very nice! It definitely faded the deck darker shade of brown. I like the new color better than the original untreated wood look

[@spearageddon3279]

@@kennbutler1234 a year later ... status update? About to finish new deck and researching options to finish. Thanks! 😊

[@kennbutler1234]

@@spearageddon3279 I am happy with it. It definitely faded a little more over the course of winter, but I feel comfortable leaving it as is for this entire season. I may re apply next spring...we’ll see how it goes this summer and into the fall. Carpenter bees haven’t found it yet, so hopefully that works again too!

[@spearageddon3279]

@@kennbutler1234 right on. I am in Florida so no "winter" to worry about .... it's our scorching sun that will give it a beating ... and we have tons of ants here as well. Glad to hear you're happy with it, adding to my short list. 👍👍

[@dax2162]

Great video learning alot of things. What wpuldnyou highly recommend buy seal and stain separate. I see a lot of seal and stain in same container. Is there such product thatvare separate? Thanks DAX

[@younghovahny]

That is GORGEOUS!

[@LeeMorgan07]

I have been doing the pressure wash / thompsons for years. Way better than something like a Sikens which leaves a hard shell that will have to be sanded off.

[@heatherhumble5915]

I'm confused, is the section that is already a good color pressure washed before the video or have a different stain a previous year?

[@gregshergold]

HI Jeff (and crew), Just wanted to say I've really enjoyed all of your videos and instructions. They are easy to understand and best of yet, they show the entire process, from end to end. Just great instructional videos. Just closed on a house on the end of may, and your video have been so helpful. I'm curious, are there any plans to do a video on tuckpointing? I've got a 70+ y/o home, and some brick that needs it - would love to see your take and technique on it. Regardless, keep up the fantastic work. Cheers

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

That sounds like a great idea, however I don't see myself having that opportunity any time soon. Cheers!

[@kibagami25]

very good to know about this. I think i might apply the same thing to my fence because right now my fence is not looking good. All Grey lol

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

this product lasts even longer on vertical surfaces!

[@kibagami25]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Nice! i think i know what i am doing this weekend lol

[@dereknorth9704]

Recently found this video and did some research on the Thompson's Waterseal. The reviews were not favorable, but I have been watching your videos for a year now and trust what you say. So I pressure washed my deck, did some sanding where needed, and then applied the Thompsons Waterseal. Boy were the naysayers wrong, what a great product, it did not rain for a few days after the application but when it did the water beaded on top of the decking, wonderful. I do not mind that I might have to reapply later in the year, simple job, but well worth it in my opinion. Thanks for the advice Jeff and keep doing these wonderful videos.

[@mel3256]

Its not durable and needs to be redone annually.

[@billwilson3665]

The thompsons doesn't attract and hold grime over time. The high end sealer stain stayed sticky for a while even in dry mid summer for me. Thompsons is much easier to strip when it's time to reseal.

[@MRPC5]

Thompson's water seal is essentially wax dissolved in a liquid. It can be difficult to remove completely. It's likely you'll need to scrub it furiously with mineral oil. It's like melting candles across your deck.

[@sarahstewart2059]

Hi Jeff! Have to say, first video I've come across that I trust for information. Thank you for that and for sharing. Currently, I am tackling a restoration of my 15+ year old 1200 sqft pressure treated cedar deck and 16x12 pergola. The upper deck is enclosed on 3 sides that go into the house. The lower deck is open, south facing, and nothing short of Dantes Inferno. Taken a beating the last few years from extreme heat 50° plus and extreme rainfall to the tune of 3 feet in a month. It's pretty crazy for even Lower Mainland, West Coast Canada. I was hoping to get your feedback on a few things I'm thinking. Powerwashing is done up top, bottom yet to do, and see what it ends up as. Old, grey, and weathered and hydrophobic in some spots, not others. I don't want to stain anything, certainly not sanding, powerwash and seal only. See what top and bottom and panels, etc, look like. If they all have the same color to them, then easy enough to use the same product for all of it. My concern is sealing the deck with the same product if they don't match in color and also the protection on the lower deck vs the upper deck not lasting as long. Would it be OK to use Thompsons wood sealer on the lower portion and clear on the top? Or just do it all with TWS then do a clear as maintenance. Tad confused about which product to use first and with what. Anyhelp would be really appreciated. Thank you in advance. Hope all is well. Cheers from the West Coast 😃

[@amunkhufu]

Thank you for the fantastic videos. What do you think of the stain that has a sealer already?

[@pc0086]

Hi Jeff, thank you so much for this to, but can this work on softwood treated lumber?

[@NanaPiper]

This looks great.

[@jnepute]

Hey Jeff, always love your videos! I am getting ready to clean and reseal my deck. I was wondering if you used any sort of cleaner before power washing or during power washing? I see some people using oxalic acid to clean and brighten the wood. Would you recommend this? My deck is pretty grimy, gray and has some mildew. Let me know if you would recommend the oxalic acid or if another deck cleaner is recommended instead. Thanks for the help!!

[@AmirHakimiRezaei]

Thanks Jeff

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Amir!

[@dactime3780]

Hey Jeff, this deck is two years into the Olympic sealer. Do you know how this product has held up during this time? Does it look like it will make it three years before re-sealing again?

[@donnamcgee7936]

Did the homeowner of this deck choose Olympic Maximum Clear? I love the color it leaves the wood!

[@F.Y.Mjaytee3700]

Im new to diy'ing and my son n I was gonna put in a new above ground patio in my backyard, but im sure glad i found your video before we applied anything to it! New subb here friend! Can I use that sealer on my wood floors in the house?

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

Would this be a good option for an outdoor hanging store sign made out of redwood?

[@Niafifia]

Thank you for the video! It inspired me that maybe I can maintain my deck after sanding! I'm almost finished sanding. I will have put in about 28 hours at least.' I've seen people say redwood will gray in a few months using only a clear sealer. Will the Olympic Maximum Clear be ok for N. Montana on Redwood? I don't mind reapplying every year after power washing as long as I don't have to sand again. I so need to do the right thing I can't sand this deck again! I already bought the product. Please comment.

[@ModernMotionSeattle]

I too was quite confused by the thickness of the product. It took us about four months to get our deck completely sanded so that we could seal it (afternoons, between rain etc) We have a cedar deck two years old and it’s never had any product on it. We purchased the exact same can as shown in the video with blue label. It was the clear oil based sealer by Olympic and here are our findings. The consistency was not thick at all, it was exactly like water. When looking in the can it does look like a butterscotch color but again is the consistency of water. The other thing that surprised us was that it colored the wood. We were actually happy about this because we really wanted the wet cedar look but opted to go with the sealer not a stain because of the maintenance issues explained in this video if we had used a stain. After all of the sanding the cedar looked a lot whiter than a natural cedar color. It almost looks like a white pinewood. After applying the sealer it does look really good but the other thing that I’m curious about is it doesn’t seem like the seal is soaking deep into the wood as noted in this video. Now maybe I’m wrong and it’s simply the color change that’s on the surface but I dripped a little bit on an area that I wasn’t ready to stain yet, and when we went over that area with the sander the seal just came right off. When water gets on the areas that we have finished putting the sealer on, water is definitely beading up so it seems like it’s working. I guess only time will tell on whether it will hold up or not. We live in the Pacific Northwest so we get lots of rain, so I guess we’ll see. For those of you who have not sanded a deck, let me just tell you...we are proud of the work we did but we will never ever ever burn time in our lives doing that again. Once this deck rots we are absolutely putting composite in. Jeff I would love to know about these thickness consistency questions a few of us have. It’s probably hard for you to answer since it seems like the product that you’re buying is a slightly different formula perhaps because you are in Canada? Maybe there are different regulations there and the company has to slightly modify the formula for the country that it’s sold in. So to wrap up, we love the way it looks, we were surprised by the color change but that’s actually what we really wanted anyways, so we’ll see how long it lasts I guess. Like I mentioned the only thing that I’m a bit concerned about is it very much seems like it’s just on the surface of the cedar not deep within but maybe it is and I just can’t tell with my eyes.

[@ModernMotionSeattle]

Oh! Forgot to mention. My can says 24 hrs to dry and apply only one thin coat? I opted to follow the can and not apply a second coat. Hope that’s the right move 🙏🏻

[@jimsheppard3930]

During this pandemic I have been doing lots of renovations at home and your videos have been really helpful. I just finished the deck reno with pressure treated siena boards. How long should I wait before treating with a sealer?

[@diegozuccarelli5079]

Same here! just finished resurfacing the deck. Only thing I heard is to give the PT wood about a month to properly dry. My wood has already been under the sun for more than enough, now I'm going to stain it but can I apply the oil based over the clear stain? it seems from what he says at the end that it's either or....

[@freetobememe4358]

I thinkI will stick to every 3-5yrs, sure won’t commit to twice a year.

[@eguyntx1812]

Looks great

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks, Cheers!

[@lisakennedy1599]

Hey, Jeff! It's been 3 years! Any chance you could do an update on this deck? We're ready to tear one out and have decided against the expense of composite, so are going back in with pressure treated lumber. Curious how this finish has held up... thanks!

[@twizack22]

I concur. Hopefully there is something. I haven't looked at his log of videos to confirm is he has or not.

[@LucasSupz]

Yes please!

[@hoppyjohnson8571]

I’m working on my backyard fence and plan on doing the deck as well. Once I pressure washed one wall of the fence the natural beauty of the wood looks amazing so now I don’t think I want to paint it. Should I seal it to preserve the natural look?

[@dmytrovolodimirovich]

Thank you for the video, I plan to finish my deck this month. Which varnish would you recommend to be used as a coat for the deck timber floor outside - water-based or oil-based on the top of this Thompson's water seal? My concern is the water influence and durability. Do I need to use Thompson's water seal if I will use the wood varnish?

[@chuckensmith]

Good video. How do these options compare with a coat of spar urethane?

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for sharing that

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help!

[@Gledii]

Great video. So , after an year, i just have to use the pressure washer , let it dry and re apply the sealer if necessary? on my first coat, i notice that i have some areas that are Shinnier than others and i applyed a very thin coat. how can i avoid to have that shiny sticky areas? thanks mate!

[@shaggy749]

Can you use an airless sprayer with the Olympics oil stain?

[@scottmcphee7730]

Love the Rammstein shirt!

[@inspirationforge4578]

great video - never really understood difference between stain and sealer. We have a deck around a pool like in the video - 2x6 deck boards. - over 10years old - we striped, power washed and stained but stain came off next year. boards are sound but cracked - would sanding and using a sealer work? thanks

[@DAmicoDanceHouston]

Can the Olympic product be applied to damp or wet wood? Thanks for the great video.

[@carenalisa]

Is that just regular black paint or some kind of stain? I like the pop of color.

[@krixig]

I just rebuilt my deck after Behr's Overdeck absolutely destroyed it. Unfortunately I didnt know about the lawsuit until after the fact. Not only did it hold water against the wood, it also hid the rot in the spots it didnt flake up from. This sounds like a nice option that gives you a better sense of the state of the lumber.

[@TheBagmaven49]

We had that problem too! Only we used Rustoleom Restore. What a mistake! Hubby re-did the back deck because power washing it off caused a ton of damage. We're doing the front now and I'm doing what this video is recommending. 🤞

[@Goldifarms]

I’m here for the same reason 😞

[@MapSpawn]

This video was perfectly timed! I really appreciate this information. I was wondering though, is there any scenario where you would have your stack of lumber ready to build a deck, but you coat each board first before you build?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

That would seem to be very difficult to manage.

[@MapSpawn]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY It just dawned on me that I would have to leave them all to dry not touching each other lol

[@pascallaverdure4679]

Hi Jeff, love your videos and the tips and tricks are very helpful...thanks! Currently building my first deck (24' X 14') at 4 ft above ground... Putting cedar decking, rails and stairs that I'm all building myself. Now you describe the Thompson water seal but the Olympic you showed, is it a stain or seal or both? Also, how long should I wait to seal it knowing some cedar is still wet from the yard?? Thanks P.

[@dan_youtube]

About 2 years so it's time to paint now 😊

[@juliemartell1071]

I know to use a brush on the railings but can you you use a roller with long handle on the main deck or should you use a brush only?

[@AleksandrPanzinAlex]

Brush vs Roller - what's your opinion about the sealer? Also - what about having an oil seal applied prior to installing the deck? If i'm building a brand new wood deck, should I seal the deck planks in advance?

[@williamdenham8018]

Thanks!

[@leeb7622]

You are awesome! Thanks

[@artmetcommerce4749]

Good, helpful video. Do you like any water-based sealers? I read they've improved and can last.