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Posted by Corinne on June 26, 2006, 2:08 am
Thank you so much for this info. It does get confusing, as everyone has
a different opinion.
Corinne
Ether Jones wrote:
> Corinne wrote:
>
>>I purchased a seven year old home a year ago.
>>
>>Yesterday I finished re-sanding the entire deck.
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>>Has anyone ever used CWF Clear Wood Finish? I am wondering if this is a
>>good route to go. My neighbor did his deck with this finish, and it
>>looks beautiful, and is not tacky like Olypic Stain can be. He recently
>>did this, so I have no idea what it will look like a year from now.
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>>This group is so knowledgeable, that I thought I would post for help again.
>>
>>TIA,
>>
>>Corinne
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> http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cu-press-room/pressroom/0607_eng_dec.htm
>
> Consumer Reports testers found that Cabot Decking Stain 1480, an alkyd
> that cleans up with solvent, and Cabot Solid Color 1880, a latex that
> cleans up with water, are both outstanding opaque treatments that
> topped the Ratings. Both prevented color change as well as resisted
> dirt and mildew, but the Cabot Solid Color 1880 excelled in cracking
> prevention. In addition, the Wolman DuraStain 18146 is the best
> semitransparent stain for wood worth showing off. While it's an alkyd
> like the Cabot, it also cleans up with water.
>
> For homeowners interested in having the most natural look, CR deemed
> the clear Olympic WaterGuard 55560, a latex that cleans up with water,
> as the best and only choice.
>
>
> July 2006 issue.
>
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