Product recommendations for treating and staining deck

[peenie 1,896]

I have a wood deck that hasn't been treated or stained and guests have warned me that my deck will rot if I don't do something soon. Would you guys please let me know what products I should buy to prevent my deck wood from turning gray and black and rotting. I like the light beige color of the natural wood and don't want to stain it dark. Any recs?

[Nomad99 697]

https://www.cabotstain.com/en/products/exterior-stains/australian-timber-oil?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6uWyBhD1ARIsAIMcADoQ7Vj1s2Ybx7Nv3qG1QVfEQsea6myV3XJ4XregkWTGAqGNM8s30McaAv4lEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Strike 5,173]

I'm lazy.  I had my deck rebuilt with materials that don't require maintenance. 

[Dozer FBG 324]

2 hours ago, Nomad99 said:

https://www.cabotstain.com/en/products/exterior-stains/australian-timber-oil?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6uWyBhD1ARIsAIMcADoQ7Vj1s2Ybx7Nv3qG1QVfEQsea6myV3XJ4XregkWTGAqGNM8s30McaAv4lEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

This stuff is excellent and comes in many colors. 
 

I get it a Ace Hardware.

[peenie 1,896]

5 hours ago, Nomad99 said:

https://www.cabotstain.com/en/products/exterior-stains/australian-timber-oil?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6uWyBhD1ARIsAIMcADoQ7Vj1s2Ybx7Nv3qG1QVfEQsea6myV3XJ4XregkWTGAqGNM8s30McaAv4lEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Thank you! 

[peenie 1,896]

Is there something separate from staining that is needed? Is there some sort of preservation spray or is the staining oil/paint all that is necessary? 

[Dozer FBG 324]

8 minutes ago, peenie said:

Is there something separate from staining that is needed? Is there some sort of preservation spray or is the staining oil/paint all that is necessary? 

That Cabot stain is enough by itself. Clean your deck really well before you apply. 
 

Re-stain every year. (At least every other year, but every year will protect your property best)

Get yourself one of these brushes:

4” Stain brush

Good luck!

 

[Mark Davis 338]

5 hours ago, peenie said:

I have a wood deck that hasn't been treated or stained and guests have warned me that my deck will rot if I don't do something soon. Would you guys please let me know what products I should buy to prevent my deck wood from turning gray and black and rotting. I like the light beige color of the natural wood and don't want to stain it dark. Any recs?

It will definitely rot, especially if you are in a more humid climate.  Even though mine is covered, it still gets wear and some sunlight at certain times of the day.  I originally treated it with Thompsons but the last time we had our house painted I had them paint the floor the color of the house trim.  Big difference in if it's covered or open to the elements on your treatment schedule.

[Fireballer 2,639]

I’ve put this on 100s of decks for the past 23 years.  Nothing wrong with Cabot’s ATO either.  Horizontals will need re-clean/re-coat every 12-24 months no matter what product you use.    You should get 20 years out of any treated deck, even with mediocre maintenance. 

https://a.co/d/2lCKLI6

[Nomad99 697]

3 hours ago, peenie said:

Thank you! 

You can use a brush or a roller to apply.....but I've used a garden sprayer & back brushed it with great results. 

[kutulu 1,657]

Don't let the hardwood rot

[peenie 1,896]

You guys, it keeps raining here. When do I apply these things?

 

 

 

[Mike Honcho 5,065]

I'll stain your bare wood Peenie.   

[peenie 1,896]

Ready Seal Exterior Stain and Sealer
Cabot Australian Timber Oil

Do I first have my deck sanded or power washed or both?
Do I use both of the products above or just one?
How long after sanding/power washing do I add the products?
Do I have to predict how long the weather will be clear before adding the product(s)?
What is the appropriate drying time for each step?

How do you guys even learn this stuff??

 

[IGotWorms 4,057]

PornTube is your friend

 

 

 

 

Sorry I meant YouTube 

[Fireballer 2,639]

2 hours ago, peenie said:

Ready Seal Exterior Stain and Sealer
Cabot Australian Timber Oil

Do I first have my deck sanded or power washed or both?
Do I use both of the products above or just one?
How long after sanding/power washing do I add the products?
Do I have to predict how long the weather will be clear before adding the product(s)?
What is the appropriate drying time for each step?

How do you guys even learn this stuff??

 

Let me throw this out there first.  You may want to have the entire job done professionally if you have this many questions.  Oil stains are finicky.  You can’t just apply them like latex paint to a wall.  You will leave lap marks if you apply it too thick or have any areas with multiple coats. If the deck is in direct sun, you have to watch out for flash drying also. If you do want to stain it yourself, at least have it cleaned professionally.  It’s easy to put gouges in the wood or make it look streaky or uneven. 
In the summer, I’ve gotten away with washing and staining the same day, if the deck is in the sun. If not, stain the next day after washing.  So yes, you could need two days without rain to do it right.

[Gepetto 1,282]

If it's a new deck it doesn't need to be sanded. Most people don't sand. Sanding with a power orbital sander is to remove old stain. You don't seem to have that issue because you said it's never been stained. I'm going to sand mine before I stain it. Use an oil based stain. I use natural / transparent oil based from Sherwin Williams as it's the closest I've found to original new wood natural color. It's stain, so you want to brush with the grain and you should still see the grain of the wood when finished. Don't stain if there's rain in the forecast that day/night or the next day.

[peenie 1,896]

The deck was put up in 2016 and was never treated or stained. Now people are like, you better do something quick. I just moved into the house last year. I wasn't going to do the staining myself. I am going to have my lawn guy do it. He said I needed to pick out the stain/paint. BUT I didn't know what to choose. 

And thank you for your help!!