Deck sealing, staining or refinishing?

[Ezzzzy1]

I am just about to wrap up an addition to the back deck (once the weather finally stabilizes!). I hate everything that is on the market and completely hate the process of figuring out what the best stain/sealer of the year is.

I was thinking about going with the Restore finish for the walked on parts but was wondering what anyones experiences are, especially in Colorados climate.

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Or is there anything out on the market that I am missing? Im over these "10 year" stains that last 1!!!!!!!

[Grim2.0]

I don't know a ton about it but will the neverwet hold up against being walked on? If so I bet that will Seal it up like a dream.

[Generic]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkmeoYKYctw

[Ezzzzy1]

^^^ :lol:

Never Wet is pretty bad ass.... but not as a deck sealant! :no:

No one has used the "Restore" on their deck?

[Captain Obvious]

I have the same issue and a huge deck so have been looking around for better options than the 1 year and redo options. Planning on getting someone to do some repairs and see what the "pros" use.

One item I have found is sikkens dek finish. Buddy has it and it works great at his deck. He lives on the coast, so has different climate concerns, but it has lasted 5 years and counting. Still looking but so far, that stuff seems to be what I am going to use. Anyone try it? IT is top rated on couple of sites.

[Ezzzzy1]

Sikkens is pretty highly rated but you have to have clean wood :lol:

Or at least for the transparent finishes. Meaning that I would have to litterally strip every last speck of the old finish off and then reapply the new one.

Buuut... If someone told me that I didnt have to deal with it again for even 5 years I might be interested.

Here is a good link for some direction (http://homeimprovement.lovetoknow.com/Best_Rated_Deck_Stain)

[Captain Obvious]

I might be able to tell you in 5 years. I am planning on power washing it again and then sanding the entire deck to 1) get down to good smooth wood 2) ensure last years crappy material is gone.

I would say no matter what you are going to apply, you should at least power wash it.