what's the best stain?

what's the best stain / sealer for decks / fences,
and don't say "ready seal" cuz that crap sucks.

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  1. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    I made a pretty good stain by putting some rusty screws/washers etc in a bucket with vinegar, some salt and few bits of copper wire. The water sealer israelite also fears motor oil. Use fresh oil for a lighter color or used motor oil for a darker seal.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Also forgot to mention add a little water to the vinegar mix, roughly 1 part water per 4 parts vinegar, let it simmer at least a week before use.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        bottom rim of new metal can leaked overnight.
        what the frick? 'seal' my ass "ready seal" gays.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Did you use a metal bucket to make this concoction anon?

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Fortunately there was an old empty Olympic Maximum can in the garage to pour the leaking Ready Seal can fluid into but I did not have a lid for it. Those frickers from Weatherford fricked up my driveway.

  2. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    It's not a stain really, but copper naphthenate type products seem to keep wood rot at bay pretty good. nasty smelling stuff - don't get it on your clothes.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      >don't get it on your clothes.
      Or your bare feet.
      So ... probably not the best application on a deck.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Wood fences will benefit, specifically the posts and post tops. Also, you can use it if you have wood posts that are set in the ground for your deck.

        have a nice day...

  3. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    I used to use a product called Armstrong Clark, it's an oil based recoatble. It can wear on horizontal surfaces, but for fencing it was great.

  4. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Thanks!

  5. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Benjamin Moore. Will last at least 10 years if prepped properly

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      5 gallons going for $250 and it's water based. Olympic Maximum went water based too.

  6. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    >stain
    Whatever color you want, I guess?

    >sealer
    Raw tung oil. Boiled linseed oil if you can't find/afford it. Thin it 50/50 with turpentine/citrus solvent/mineral spirits/whatever.

  7. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Messmers UV Plus
    it's expensive and pretty toxic and has a serious fire hazard risk, but it's very good

    the best thing to do is pull the slats off, paint them horizontally then re-attach them

  8. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    if they can't even seal their bucket how in the hell are they going to seal your fence?

  9. 11 months ago
    Anonymous
  10. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/401046/Fact%20Sheet.HW.401046.2010-01-01.wood_preservative_information_sheet.pdf

    Go with creosote. It'll never let you down.

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