Agreed. You have to stay on top of this if you want the protection. I switched to Cabot deck correct this year. I'm happy with the results and the color options.
I’m really surprised how many people have spoken negatively about the Thompson water seal. I think I will take your advice and pick up a different product. I still have to finish sealing this thing.
Can the marine grade product be put over painted wood? I am making an American Flag for outside from old wood. Can you suggest some brand names of the marine product. I am new to this …
If you want a honest opinion there a video on TH-cam here and a gentleman used motor oil from old tractor or whatever strained it put some diesel fuel with it I tried it on my grandpas cedar fence and I can’t lie half to do it once a year but it looks absolutely beautiful and the water beads right off and it cost about five bucks worth of diesel you could probably look up the video on here I wish I knew had to put the link up but Iam kinda new to this good luck
Yeah but fug brushing it on, spend $20 on a garden sprayer you'll throw away, spray it. There are many better products than Thompsons, but Thompsons works fine if you clean and apply it yearly for the first 5 years of the deck. Or pay all at once to have it stained and sealed with a marine grade product that will last 2+ years, for the same cost as doing it 5 times yourself with clear Thompsons. The only stuff that works in one coat is two part sealers, and even those suffer in the sun.
Lots of big talkers in the comments without suggesting anything better. Thompson's is just wax and oil in paint thinner, so it won't last long, but it's cheap and easy and better than nothing. Multiple coats of real paint is the absolute best, but failed paint looks bad and requires work to scrape off; failed Thompson's doesn't look like anything, so you can apply it however and whenever you feel like.
My adirondack chairs turned gray on all horizontal parts within 2 weeks after several layers. I have to redo them again. Still better than the bare wood, but I did not expect to get ugly that fast
Like the demostration. I wont use Thompson's because it is oil base and I cant stand the smell. There are plenty of Acryliic sealers that work just fine.
Can you use this on wood furniture? I have an old wooden frame chair I want to turn into an outdoor porch chair. I’m making outdoor cushions, but want to know the best way to treat the wooden frame. Any suggestions?
I'm wondering the same thing, I have an antique display case I want to use for outdoor farmers markets/craft fairs, and I don't want it to get messed up if it happens to rain.
I own an exterior wood restoration company and I will say do NOT use thompson’s water seal for SEALING or STAINING. By far the worst on the market. It’s so bad I know exactly the product that was used prior when I go to a job site
This is the cheapest crap you can find and put on your deck. It lasts less than a season. You are much better off applying a medium to high grade sealer such as Expert Stain and Seal products. They will last 3 years and require a clean and recoat saving time labor and money. As a professional deck cleaner and stainer, this is the worst product to recommend to anyone.
I had some last a month. But, I think it was too cold out and I put it on too thick. Will have to try again. Might just paint so I have a clear signal when to recoat.
@@HawkeyePierce1981 So, I've gotten a few comments that are not "pro" Thomson. To be honest, I just bought it because it was at the store. What specific product would you recommend?
I don't know why I got your video bestowed upon me by the TH-cam algorithm but you look like an older version of the main guy from fight club. Good stuff
I’m really surprised to see all this hate on Thompson. But, it makes me want to try a few other products and give them all a year to compare. What would you use?
My dad used this in the deck and it now is almost 40 years old and still looks good
Works fine, if you want to do it every 6 months. I used it, lasted only a few months.
Agreed. You have to stay on top of this if you want the protection. I switched to Cabot deck correct this year. I'm happy with the results and the color options.
In the PNW Thompsons will last about 3months, don't waste your money on it .....buy a marine grade product.
I’m really surprised how many people have spoken negatively about the Thompson water seal. I think I will take your advice and pick up a different product. I still have to finish sealing this thing.
Can the marine grade product be put over painted wood? I am making an American Flag for outside from old wood. Can you suggest some brand names of the marine product. I am new to this …
If you want a honest opinion there a video on TH-cam here and a gentleman used motor oil from old tractor or whatever strained it put some diesel fuel with it I tried it on my grandpas cedar fence and I can’t lie half to do it once a year but it looks absolutely beautiful and the water beads right off and it cost about five bucks worth of diesel you could probably look up the video on here I wish I knew had to put the link up but Iam kinda new to this good luck
What do you suggest?
@@emilye709 I use a product called Seal Once Marine works great.
In my experience, you want a stain with some color in it. This will protect your wood from UV rays. UV rays are what turn your wood gray.
Yeah but fug brushing it on, spend $20 on a garden sprayer you'll throw away, spray it.
There are many better products than Thompsons, but Thompsons works fine if you clean and apply it yearly for the first 5 years of the deck. Or pay all at once to have it stained and sealed with a marine grade product that will last 2+ years, for the same cost as doing it 5 times yourself with clear Thompsons. The only stuff that works in one coat is two part sealers, and even those suffer in the sun.
Can you prime and paint on top of this ?
I thought it would take multiple coats, but I realized the stuff was legit, because it wouldn’t even take a second coat 😂
New sub just like that! Thanks for the tip
Used Thompson’s Water Seal for a bunch of jobs and our own! It works great! 👍
My great grandpa used this on his deck about 70 years ago ,and it still looks brand new !!
Lol
Thanks plenty for the tip. Will use it for my wooden outdoor artefacts. 👍🏽
Lots of big talkers in the comments without suggesting anything better. Thompson's is just wax and oil in paint thinner, so it won't last long, but it's cheap and easy and better than nothing. Multiple coats of real paint is the absolute best, but failed paint looks bad and requires work to scrape off; failed Thompson's doesn't look like anything, so you can apply it however and whenever you feel like.
Great comment. Thanks
My adirondack chairs turned gray on all horizontal parts within 2 weeks after several layers. I have to redo them again. Still better than the bare wood, but I did not expect to get ugly that fast
Something that is more convincing. I wish I can find it in my country.
Like the demostration.
I wont use Thompson's because it is oil base and I cant stand the smell.
There are plenty of Acryliic sealers that work just fine.
Shit made my garden harvest pictures look 100000x better and was really easy to add to my deck!
can this be put on after painting or before??
Thank you 🙏🏽
Put a second coat on it 72 hours later😮
Thank you!
I wish I saw this video approximately 6 years ago lol. Thank you !!!
Can i dark stain it first then put thompsons water seal after it dry's?
How often do you put it on? How Long do this product last ?
Do I g it today after sanding
On how often do you put the seal stain on? 3 to 5 years?
Yes but thats just applied. Try it after a few weeks of rain and see if it will even make the season....im not sure....its gone in under a year.
Can you use this on wood furniture? I have an old wooden frame chair I want to turn into an outdoor porch chair. I’m making outdoor cushions, but want to know the best way to treat the wooden frame. Any suggestions?
I'm wondering the same thing, I have an antique display case I want to use for outdoor farmers markets/craft fairs, and I don't want it to get messed up if it happens to rain.
Can wood where this was used be painted?
You have to do it every year.
new to sealing. can u stain after this product? or should u stain first, then apply this?
I believe you would stain first, or only stain
Can you prime and paint on top of this ?
Thank you
I’m thinking of using this to make a mini boat
should be good for a few years on a wood fence
Can you apply this with a paint sprayer I got one laying around and a huge deck to seal
Look up the instruction manual on your paint sprayer. This product is a little thinner than paint, but it should work!
Is clear or is yellow ( liquid ) ?
Can you seal color stain?
I own an exterior wood restoration company and I will say do NOT use thompson’s water seal for SEALING or STAINING. By far the worst on the market. It’s so bad I know exactly the product that was used prior when I go to a job site
Wow! What’s your recommendation for this application? Cedar rails
And the best is?
I have seen people use marine varnish on railings
I worried I put too much on. It’s not drying. And I didn’t use a brush, I used a sponge. What should I do now?
Let it dry
Could do the same with Lin seed oil and 🐝 wax with be safer
How soon after building it?
a few weeks
Simple answer. YES,water sealer works.
This is the cheapest crap you can find and put on your deck. It lasts less than a season. You are much better off applying a medium to high grade sealer such as Expert Stain and Seal products. They will last 3 years and require a clean and recoat saving time labor and money. As a professional deck cleaner and stainer, this is the worst product to recommend to anyone.
I had some last a month. But, I think it was too cold out and I put it on too thick.
Will have to try again. Might just paint so I have a clear signal when to recoat.
@@literaillydon’t waste your money on it. For $20 more there are way better products.
@@barnonets2010 what if it's for a goat shelter lol. I guess I want it to last. But, it doesn't need to look pretty
Hi just wanted an update since everyone is saying you won’t like it in a year…
Almost as if it's doing that which it was intended for.
About to aply tomorrow, it's ok to apply under the sun ot not??
Check the directions to see if they mention anything about best temperature during application
They need to endorse you brother! I'd be asking for a check! LOL
I bet you wont have the same feelings about the product in a year. Much better products out there.
I’ll set a reminder on my calendar and get back with you.
@@barnandhome It will be in fairly good shape on railings etc. meaning vertical surfaces but it will wear and peal off on flat surfaces.
@@HawkeyePierce1981 So, I've gotten a few comments that are not "pro" Thomson. To be honest, I just bought it because it was at the store. What specific product would you recommend?
I don't know why I got your video bestowed upon me by the TH-cam algorithm but you look like an older version of the main guy from fight club. Good stuff
Ha ha…. I’ve actually been told numerous times I look like Ed Norton! It started 25 years ago when I was substitute teaching. Thanks for the reminder.
The sealer products really don't last.
For a season.
Literally everyone knew this in the 70s
Then we need to continue to share the knowledge with people who don't know, just like this guy is doing
Thompsons sucks.... use another product... period
Before ya seal,your,wood,twke time to clean timand remove mildew,😂😂😂😂😂😂,waha a waste!!!!
that not cedar its pine
Ummm… I bought the wood and built it myself, but maybe you know better?
I was looking for this in coments. It does look like pine. There is a red spot on it tho that looks like cedar!
Bad tip!
I’m really surprised to see all this hate on Thompson. But, it makes me want to try a few other products and give them all a year to compare. What would you use?
Are people really that uneducated?
Terrible product! His hand stinks after touching it. And I'm not talking about his wife 🤣
Tell me you are a man child without telling me you are a man child.