Is Thompson's 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.

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.

Is Thompson concrete Sealer water based?

Thompson's WaterSeal Clear Flat Transparent Water-based Waterproofer (5-Gallon) in the Waterproofers & Sealers department at Lowes.com.

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.

What type of sealer is Thompson's Water Seal?

Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Solid Wood Sealer.

Thompson's water seal oil base over Olympic waterguard water base.

Is Thompson's Water Seal Signature Series water-based?

Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Waterproofing Stains are water-based products that have film-forming properties to protect the wood by repelling water. Each product has its own "feel" during application; however, each product provides protection from water damage and has a coating that resists mildew and UV damage.

How long does Thompson's water Seal last on concrete?

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.

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.

What is the best way to apply Thompson's water sealer?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Does Thompson water Seal peel?

Thompson's WaterSeal has clearly not been a consumer favorite with deck stains or sealers. Mainly as it does not offer any UV protection and it grays in a few months. The Transparent and Semi-Transparent versions are prone to premature peeling and wearing after about 1 year.

How long does Thompson's Water Seal take to cure?

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.

How do you remove Thompson's Water Seal from wood?

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.

Should I pressure wash my deck before sealing?

Pressure washing is the best way to prepare your deck for sealing. After you've pressure washed your deck, you'll need to wait for it to completely dry. Sometimes, this can take as long as 48-hours.

What happens if you put too much stain on a deck?

You'll know if you've over-applied your deck stain because there will be sticky patches or puddles that just aren't drying—the wood has absorbed all it can so the remaining stain has nowhere to go.”

What is the best product to seal concrete?

What is the difference between concrete sealer and Waterproofer?

While concrete sealers and waterproofers perform similar functions, they do so in different ways. A concrete sealer forms protective layers over concrete surfaces while concrete waterproofers fill concrete gaps as a method of protection.

How do you clean up after using Thompson's Water Seal?

Don't use a metal sprayer or container — most cleaners are corrosive to one degree or another, and will react with the metal! After waiting the recommended time, use a synthetic, stiff bristled brush to scrub the surface. Then use a garden hose or pressure washer to rinse away the residue.

What is the best sealer for pressure treated wood?

Can you put Thompson's water Seal on wet wood?

Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Waterproofing Stains can be applied to damp wood, so you only have to wait about two hours to begin applying stain. Some of our other products require that the wood dry for 48 hours before applying a deck coating.