Deck Sealing Product Comparison

May 13, 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Deck Restoration Product Comparison
Battle of the Stains
Because Price Point and Quality Matter
 
Cabot Stains and Sealers
 
Cabot Deck Stain Logo
  • Standard Stain/Seal, best price stain/seal from experience and research for the basic level of protection
  • Every 2-3 years
  • Strip old seal/stain
  • Chemical Wash (Changes Ph level)
  • Reseal/Re-stain
  • Protects the exterior surface of the wood, deep penetrating
  • Recommended Maintenance
  • Deck Wash 1-2 times/yr depending on trees and surrounding
  • Brightens & extends color/protection
  • Prices may vary depending on existing stain/seal, deck railing, condition of deck, sanding if necessary, etc

Penofin Sealers

Penofin Stains and Sealers Logo
  • Best Stain/Seal for Iowa’s harsh and ever-changing climate
  • Application & Maintenance
    • 1st Year
      • Remove existing stain/seal, Chemical Wash, Sand if necessary, Apply product
    • 3rd – 4th Year
      • Light Chemical Wash, Re-Apply Product (Less amount of product needed)
  • (No Stripping or Sanding necessary)
  • Protects the Wood by the inside out, decreases wood rotting and can save thousands over wood replacement
  • Recommended Maintenance
    • Deck Wash 1-2 times/yr depending on trees and surrounding
      • Brightens & extends color/protection
      • Lightly re-coat warn/lightened areas
      • Product will blend with existing (No Overlapping Marks)–
  • Prices may vary depending on existing stain/seal, deck railing, condition of deck, sanding if necessary, etc
 
Duramax – Exterior Paint with Additive
 
  • State-of-the-art acrylic based polymer coating that transforms old wood surfaces.  It creates a super tough composite coating that protects structures from the constant expansion and contraction cycle that destroys wood.
  • Benefits:
    • Locks down old splinters and nail heads
    • Fills in Cracks and Knots
    • Provides a new slip-resistant textured surface that lasts for years
    • Creates fire resistant surface
    • Save thousands over the cost of replacement or annual stain and seal maintenance
    • Application & Maintenance
      • 1st Year
        • Chemical wash the surface, Apply product
      • Future (Mostly Maintenance Free)
        • Light wash when dirty with standard household cleaners
  • Prices may vary depending deck railing, condition of deck, sanding if necessary, etc

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

As the Des Moines area’s trusted deck contractor, Deck & Drive Solutions knows the impact of a beautifully crafted deck built with premium materials and supported by 5-star customer service.

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