#Sherwin Williams SuperDeck Water Sealant Colors
##Color Selector for Wood Decks
I am showing two decks with popular water sealant colors below,
Australian Timber Oil and Ready Seal Water Sealant. This is to show you the difference
between semi-transparent and solid stains.
Australian Timber Oil
Ready Seal water sealant with Linseed oil
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A brief outline of water sealants for wood decks and fences and color theory and what you can expect from using water sealants from Sherwin Williams on wood decks and fences.
I have always enjoyed writing about cleaning and sealing wood decks. There are not a lot of people who feel passionate about finding a nice colored water sealant for a new wood deck or fence. Or, if you have a wooden structure that is very dirty and old-looking, taking a day to clean it with a gentle pressure-wash and coming back and sealing it with the perfect tinted water sealant to really distinguish the character of your home and backyard environment. Tie that coloring to a fence surround and a carpet of green grass, and you have a real work of backyard art!
The Sherwin Williams SuperDeck product is very beautiful. There are four grades of water-sealant products. The word,"Stain" in Wood Deck and Wood Fence nomenclature, is used to specify that we will be using a product that will change the color of the wood. On the east coast of the USA, most often home-builders will use Pine-wood. It is readily available, affordable, and sold at most big-box or lumber stores.
The wood is very pretty. But, like everything- sun, rain, snow, heat, humidity, all environmental factors will cause wear. The original blonde-colored beauty of the wood will dissipate and the elements will discolor wood, the integrity of the wood will change and eventually wood will rot and decay. So, we try to find a sealant that we can use on the wood, before it ever gets to that state, to protect the structual integrity of the wood.
You can use a clear sealant and get many benefits- water repellency and uv sunblock protection, but the protection is very limited if the product is clear. Using a sealant with more color in it, or a product with color in it, better protects the wood by providing a barrier of coloring, which in turn helps better protect the wood from prematurely graying.
The more transparent, the less ultraviolet ray protection and the quicker the wood sealant and coloring will wear away. A Toner product, provides the least amount of protection. Think of it like this, a Toner is 3 parts color to 7 parts clear watersealant. A semi-transparent is 5 parts color to 5 parts clear watersealant. A semi-solid water sealant is 7 parts color to 3 parts clear watersealant.
Look at these color charts from Sherwin Williams and the SuperDeck product. Visualizing it in this manner helps you to better understand how a simple toner may not provide as much protection as a semi-solid product. All of these product come will contain linseed oil when you ask for the oil-based product. There is a like acrylic version you can purchase from Sherwin Williams, but they do not contain the very important Linseed oil within the formula.
SuperDeck Toners by Sherwin Williams
Semitransparent SuperDeck Colors from Sherwin Williams
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Semi-Solid SuperDeck Watersealant Colors
Solid Colors by SuperDeck from Sherwin Williams
Why is Linseed oil important in water seal?
### Enhanced Protection with Linseed Oil in Water Sealants
At Southern Home Handyman, we use water sealants enhanced with linseed oil to provide superior protection for your wood surfaces. Linseed oil seals the wood grain, protecting it against humidity and dirt while allowing the wood to breathe.
The addition of linseed oil makes our water sealants water repellent, ensuring moisture doesn't penetrate the wood. It also enhances the natural grain and patina, giving the wood a rich, beautiful finish.
Linseed oil conditions the wood, hydrating and nourishing it, while tightening the wood fibers. This helps to prevent cracks and splits, ensuring the wood remains strong and durable.
Moreover, linseed oil in our sealants acts as an insect repellent and antifungal agent, protecting the wood from pests and mold. It also provides UV protection, preventing damage from the sun's rays.
For all your wood sealing needs in Richmond, VA, trust the experts at Southern Home Handyman. Contact us today at (804) 585-8016 or visit [www.southernhomedeck.com](http://www.southernhomedeck.com) for more information.
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