New Deck

[Shawner]

We refinished our cedar deckboards last year by sanding them down to bare wood and staining with a semi-transparent stain. It didn't wear as well as we'd hoped, starting to get slivers coming up and the stain didn't seem to take as well in some spots (decking is older), especially in the spots where it's in the hot sun for most of the day.

Has anyone done their deck lately? If so, couple questions.....

- what material did you use and how much did it cost per sq ft?
- what material holds up best in the hot sun?

Thanks

[Queen K]

Where did you purchase your stain? How much a gallon?

[Shawner]

Bought it from Cloverdale Paint, can't remember how much it was though.....

Timberlox Stain: Semi-Transparent Oil Deck Stain 16600
A premium quality linseed oil modified semi-transparent stain that provides a decorative and protective finish which allows the natural wood grain and texture to show through. This product is ideal for enhancing the “natural look” of unfinished or previously stained siding, fencing, lattice, decks, patios, outdoor furniture and other vertical and horizontal surfaces. Solvent clean up.