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03/05/2012 3:57 am
I have a 30 year old dock on a lake in Texas. I stained it 4+ years ago with Behr Wood Toned Weatherproofing No. 501 (yeah, I know now). The interior surfaces are in good shape but the exterior is "bad" - cracked/splitting, deteriorating, etc. I have power washed it ready to put on a new coat of Behr's, then found this website while researching.
I don't want to put anything in the water and appearance is not as important as protection. There's very little stain left on horizontal surfaces so can I get away without using a stripper? Can/should I use Defy Marine stain or TWP 1500 Series stain and could either come close to the Behr natural cedar color stain?
Note: I am already cringing at 2 coats on a dock - that's a big job; and, I would prefer not to spray.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Semper Fi,
Sully
03/05/2012 10:10 am
If there is very little stain left on the horizontals then you do not need to strip. If you want to apply a stain that needs just 1 coat then you should look at the Armstrong Clark Stain. It is a deep penetrating stain. You can apply it all by brush or stain pad.
As for color matching that is hard to say. You may also want to look at the Armstrong in on of the semi-solid colors as it will give even better coverage and UV protection. This would help for a dock that is in full sun.
Topic starter
03/05/2012 11:28 am
Thanks- helpful.
My neighbor recommended boiled linseed oil which works well on trailer beds; but, research is mixed and not covered at all on your website, Additionally, linseed oil weathers black and that's probably not a good thing for a dock. Guess I'll try to find some Armstrong Clark stain.
