Hey All,
I did a deck restore job for a customer last fall. Used good quality products
that he requested(opaque stain/sealer), and he was pleased with the job. He
called me yesterday and wants me to come back and go over it again with a
clear coat sealer of some type. His thinking is that this will add longevity to
the job. My thinking is that this is not a good idea at all. I spent several hours looking at various manufacturers websites, and I don't even find anything for this purpose. He mentioned polyurethane, but I feel certain that
even the best of that will fade, peel, crack and end up looking hideous. Not to
mention be a nightmare to strip next go-around. Anyone ever had a customer
request this? I considered applying a clear sealer over the existing finish, but
am not sure they would play well together and certainly don't think that would buy him much anyhow. Any input appreciated. Thanks,kp
I did a deck restore job for a customer last fall. Used good quality products
that he requested(opaque stain/sealer), and he was pleased with the job. He
called me yesterday and wants me to come back and go over it again with a
clear coat sealer of some type. His thinking is that this will add longevity to
the job. My thinking is that this is not a good idea at all. I spent several hours looking at various manufacturers websites, and I don't even find anything for this purpose. He mentioned polyurethane, but I feel certain that
even the best of that will fade, peel, crack and end up looking hideous. Not to
mention be a nightmare to strip next go-around. Anyone ever had a customer
request this? I considered applying a clear sealer over the existing finish, but
am not sure they would play well together and certainly don't think that would buy him much anyhow. Any input appreciated. Thanks,kp