Got to wondering about subbing Thompson's Deck Waterproofing for Anchorseal. Has anyone tried? Seems as if the waterproofer that would keep the water out would also keep it in.
I have tried latex with so-so results.
Came across a 5 gallon can of Thompson's in the barn and thought I might try it.
Jim
"Jamrelliot" wrote: (clip) Seems as if the waterproofer that would keep the water out would also keep it in.(clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^ No, I haven't tried it, but I have my doubts. Thompson's Water Seal is not a waterproofer--it is a water repellant. The moisture in the wood has a vapor pressure, which I believe will cause it to leave the wood, right through the repellant.
Hi Jim, To represent salvaging nature's bounty on Earth Day I turned 25 'urns' with lots of bark left on. The wood was road kill oak and was to be placed around the church yard. I soaked them in a tub of Thompson's and they all cracked...ok for my purposes then, but I've never found Thompson's to seal or repel water for very long. IMHO, you are better off to use up your Thompsons and not buy any more.
The urns seem to have all disappeared, but that's another story. Good luck, Arch
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