Wood Deck Paint

Post by **PeteC** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:49 am

Need some recommendations on this.

For reasons I can't really explain in detail, I don't like TOA products. I base this simply on my experiences seeing them used on new build houses; concrete, wood etc., then seeing them look deteriorated in a year or two. I also base it on using it once, their top of line high solid water base for outdoor wood with comments all over the can "long lasting, UV resistant, our best etc. Two coats applied. 1 year in, the wooden trellis is faded and what was originally a dark redwood color is taking on a white/ashen appearance, obvious paint pigment breakdown due to sun/weather.

I now have to do this trellis again once the rains stop, an outdoor (direct sun) hardwood deck area covering the water holding tank for the overflow pool, and the floor/poles of a sala that is completely shaded.

I want to go with an oil base paint, not stain, and something that will last at least 2-3 years concerning the exposed surfaces, and longer for the shaded surfaces.

Any advise greatly appreciated, and if you think I'm wrong in my opinion of TOA, please elaborate. I was thinking of Jotum(sp) as they have a good history with marine/boat coatings and industrial coatings. I haven't shopped them yet though. Thanks. Pete

Post by **London Boy** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:12 am

Jotun are one of the worlds leading manufacturers of domestic / civil products but regardless of "Best Paint" / "High Solid" if the coating has low "Acrylic" content (water based or oil based) then it will most certainly fade & lose its origonal colour.
I am in the "Coatings & Insulation" business but no I do not work for Jotun but know their products very well.

Post by **hhfarang** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:57 am

We've had our painter try several of the best (most expensive) clear sealants/stains on our wood doors and windows and the ones that are exposed to direct sun still have to be refinished once a year.

Post by **PeteC** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:51 pm

Thanks LB, Jotun has a distributor not too far from where I am and will check out their products.

I hear what you're saying HHF, but I don't like it.

I hope I can get 2 years minimum out of this next go-round. Stay tuned for 2012 report!

Pete

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:02 pm

Just a thought

Have you thought of 'yacht varnish' or similar

Surely any boat that has been painted in this environment must be a good test of endurance!

Post by **chopsticks** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:50 pm

Isn't there some advice about never varnishing hardwood, teak etc. and only using the correct wood oil as it needs to 'breathe'. If you apply varnish then it's a never ending cycle of peeling, rubbing down and recoating every year ?

Post by **Winkie** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:59 pm

I"d go with the last advise. All my hardwood and teak (deck included) , I use Cuprinol Teak Oil. Two coats with maybe an hour (or much more) between applications.

Lasts as long as you want really, but I tend to recoat (1 coat, or 2 if I'm feeling strenuous) every 8-10 months,

Alaways looks great, and if you cant be bothered, no need to sand when you do the reapplication (but looks even better if you do give a light sanding).

I can cost my deck (admittedly its not very big) in about 45 mins per coat. Easy, Look good, will never have anything peeling or blistering.