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Hi, I'm Jeff Wilson.
You know, it's fun to deck out your backyard deck or patio.
Once all the cleaning's complete on your outdoor
surfaces, it's time to apply a protective finish.
Just as with your indoor wall color, the color of finish
that you choose plays a big part of the finished look.
You might be amazed at the possibilities.
Take this deck.
It's coated in Thompson's WaterSeal Deck & House solid
latex stain in cedar tone.
Underneath this stain, some of the wood was new and some old.
The solid stain covers the difference in wood color, but
it still allows you to see the wood texture.
Unlike paint, stain and other types of exterior
waterproofers are absorbed by the wood and don't form a film
on its surface.
So they'll stand up to foot traffic.
But that's just one possible look.
Now if you don't want to change the deck's color, go
with a clear waterproofer.
For example, these cedar posts have been protected with
Thompson's WaterSeal Waterproofer
Plus Clear Wood Protector.
Our furniture shows you other options of
coating outdoor wood.
This table is stained with Thompson's WaterSeal
Waterproofer Plus Tinted Wood Protector in cedar.
This waterproofing coating resists mildew and UV damage,
and it adds color without hiding the natural wood grain.
And for even more variety in our deck, the chairs have been
protected using Thompson's WaterSeal Deck & House
semi-transparent latex stain.
It adds more coverage than the tinted wood protector, but
still lets you see the wood grain.
So, to recap, your options from Thompson's WaterSeal
include a clear wood protector or a tinted wood protector.
There's also a semi-transparent stain or a
solid stain that come in a total of 117 colors.
Each of these products is available in an oil-based or
water-based version.
The tough coatings will protect from water damage,
resist mildew, and fading.
Check out our Thompson's WaterSeal Advanced
waterproofer line for the ultimate combination of the
most powerful waterproofing protection and great
convenience features, like application just hours after
cleaning the wood.
You'll be happy to know that application is easy once the
surface is properly cleaned.
Check the label on your Thompson's WaterSeal product
for the recommended applicator.
A brush or paint pad will always work.
A pump-up garden sprayer also works with clear or tinted
products, but you should go back over the surfaces with a
brush or paint pad to smooth in the coating.
Creating an outdoor living space adds beauty and
value to your home.
And it could be a fun project.
Thompson's WaterSeal products can help to create an outdoor
area that fits your lifestyle and tastes--
and that you'll be proud to show off.