Is Thompson water Seal oil or water-based?

Thompson's® WaterSeal® Penetrating Timber Oil is an oil-based product that provides protection by penetrating into wood pores and sealing out water infiltration. Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Stains are water-based products that have film-forming properties to protect the wood by repelling water.
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Is Thompson's Water Seal oil or latex?

Thompson's WaterSeal Total All-in-One Stain and Sealer Solid | Total All-in-One Solid This unique latex & oil blend beautifies and revives the wood's appearance, while waterproofing with a film-forming barrier.
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Is Thompson Water Seal acrylic?

Thompsons WaterSeal Deck & House 100 Percent Acrylic Latex Waterproofing Solid Stain, Russet 16141 enhances the natural beauty of wood by adding exceptional fade resistant beautiful color that hides the wood grain while allowing wood texture to show. This formula is available in 67 rich tones.
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Is Thompson's Water Seal clear water-based?

Thompson's® WaterSeal® Penetrating Timber Oil is an oil-based product that provides protection by penetrating into wood pores and sealing out water infiltration. Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Stains are water-based products that have film-forming properties to protect the wood by repelling water.
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What type of sealer is Thompson's Water Seal?

Thompson's® WaterSeal® Solid Wood Sealer.
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Is oil or water based deck stain better?

Water-based stains require a little more time and effort than oils, but it pays off with significantly greater durability. Oil based stains are easy to apply and take less effort, but they will not last nearly as long as a water based stain.
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What is the best way to apply Thompson's Water Seal?

The fastest way to apply is with a pump-up sprayer (using a coarse setting), but you can also apply with a brush or a roller. You should apply liberally. In the case of areas with heavy discoloration or dirt, apply a second coat, brush lightly with a broom and hose off.
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Is Timber Oil better than stain?

Both oils and stains have their own distinct advantages. Essentially, what differentiates oils from stains is that a stain will improve the appearance of the deck by changing the timber colour; while an oil will enhance the current colour if you are wanting to leave your wood as is.
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Can you put Thompsons Water Seal on pressure treated wood?

Some, like Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Wood Protector, recommend waiting 30 days before application on new pressure treated lumber. Other products, like Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Stain, can be applied immediately to new pressure treated lumber.
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Why is my Thompson Water Seal sticky?

If the weather is too cold, your Thompson water seal layer will just stay there and not dry as it should. Ideally, the sealant will dry best in temperatures above 50°F. If the thermometer units dip below this level during or soon after application, the deck may stay sticky for longer than 24 hours.
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Can you apply stain over Thompson Water Seal?

There is NO NEED TO REMOVE THE THOMPSON'S TO STAIN OR PAINT THE DECK OR RAILINGS. Follow the directions, You must wait at least 30-45 days (I recommend 6-12 months) before applying another product.
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How long does Thompson's Water Seal last?

Water Seal can only be used on bare and uncoated brick, stone or concrete. How long will Water Seal last? If applied correctly, Water Seal will last up to 4 years. This is dependent on conditions such as orientation of the wall and local climate.
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Is Thompson's Water Seal any good?

Is Thompson's WaterSeal Any Good? Our experience with Thompson's WaterSeal Waterproofer Plus Clear Wood Protector was disappointing overall, and we would not recommend this product. Its inability to prevent UV graying is too harmful to your deck's wood.
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How often do you need to apply Thompson's Water Seal?

Thompson's WaterSeal includes a complete line of deck sealers and stains for protecting deck wood from moisture and sunlight. Applying a sealer and/or stain typically is recommended every one to three years, depending on the finishing product, deck use, weather conditions, and sun exposure.
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Can you apply two coats of Thompson's water Seal?

One coat is enough, but if more color is desired, a second coat can be applied within two hours before the first coat has dried. With Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Stains, you can clean your tools with soap and water.
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What is the drying time for Thompson Water Seal?

Drying. Allow at least 48 hours to dry; however drying time will vary depending on the substrate, temperature, and humidity. Allow minimum of 30 days drying time before applying oil based paint over Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Wood Sealer – Clear.
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Can you apply Thompson's water Seal with a pump up sprayer?

Can you spray thompson's water seal? Yes, you can apply your Thompson's water seal using a standard pump garden sprayer and achieve the desired results.
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Can you put water based decking oil over oil based decking oil?

QUESTION: Can oil and water based products be used over each other? ANSWER: Yes! but the underlying finish has to be absolutely dry. When using a water based topcoat over an oil based stain, allow oil based finishes, such as Java Gel Stain, to dry at least 72 hours before coating with a water based topcoat.
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Is oil or water based stain better for pressure treated wood?

Oil-based stains are better for harsh weather extremes, high traffic areas, and wood that doesn't have any natural rot protective qualities. Cleanup is easy with mineral spirits. Water-based stains are better for cedar, cypress, and redwood as they are naturally protected from rot.
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What lasts longer decking stain or oil?

Decking oil vs. stain. Whether you should oil or stain will come down to what you want from your deck. A stain will improve the appearance of the deck, but oil will better help preserve its condition.
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Can you paint over Thompson Water Seal on wood?

Paint can be applied to water sealers, but the drying time of the sealer itself is the most important part of this task. For best results, prime the water-sealed wood first. Use either a latex-based or an oil-based primer as your first coat of paint before applying the finishing coat.
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Can you put Thompson water Seal over stained wood?

Yes, you can put Thompson water sealer over stained wood whether the stain is water or oil-based. But surface preparation is key. If the stain has completely dried and cured it's fine to apply sealer, but if there is still some moisture, applying the water seal over the stain might cause problems.
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What is the best wood sealer on the market?

According to them, these are the nine most effective wood sealers:
  • Thompson's Water Seal. ...
  • Rainguard Premium Wood Sealer. ...
  • DEFY Crystal Clear Sealer. ...
  • Anchorseal 2. ...
  • Roxil Wood Protection Cream. ...
  • Eco-Advance Exterior Wood Waterproofer. ...
  • Ready Seal Stain and Sealer for Wood. ...
  • Pure Tung Oil Natural Wood Sealer.
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