Seal Redwood Deck

[Sierrashoo]

I used Defy Extreme on my redwood deck. First the cleaner/brightner, then the sealer. Very easy to apply and clean up. Deck looks great and very water repellent now.

[jr.]

I painted by exposed, back deck, and I am happy with it. It seals and smooths out the deck. There are some expensive products at ACE that will actually bond with the wood and leave a powder coat finish, but that paint is expensive. I just used the store brand deck paint. Did the front stairs, too.

[sspmoose]

Wow, that is NOT the answer I was expecting. But it makes sense, since none of the products I have used in the past have really thrilled me. Was kind of hoping there was a “new and improved” out there that people were happy with. Thanks! I’m going to ponder that.

[carlshome]

I’ve had my cabin in Dorrington for 18 years now. Every two to three years I have cleaned and applied a couple different stain/sealant products. But no matter how carefully I prepare, following every recommended step, my deck’s appearance declines rapidly in a year or two. So after talking to a landscape architect, and reading many websites, I took a totally different tack two years ago. I sanded my deck smooth using the same equipment used for hardwood floors. I applied nothing. I am just letting it turn naturally gray. Two years later my bare deck looks good, not great. But it looks FAR better after two years compared to any of the stain/sealants that I have used previously. Time will tell, but for now I’m very pleased that I did not apply anything.

[sspmoose]

It’s been way too long since I sanded and re-sealed my redwood deck. Going to try and tackle that job next week before the rains starts in earnest. What product are people using that holds up well? Thanks!

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