water seal

[khunkeith]

2 years ago, I built a nice gazebo in my garden.  the problem is, after the rainy season, I have to stain the wood every year.  My wife likes that high gloss Thai stain.  I am looking for a good quality wood water sealant I can apply so water beads up.  I am fully aware that high cost does not always equal high quality.  There is a Thai Watsadu and a Home Pro near my home. 

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

[eyecatcher]

Unfortunately wood is high maintenance and you need to be prepared for that.

The only wood I have around the house, and I have it everywhere, that has maintained a high gloss is that which doesnt get rained on or is in direct sunshine all day.

 

I have used loads of products including mixing my oen with silicone and even enamel paint.

 

You could first start with a chaindrite stain. It will soak into the wood and protect it from insects and wood rot. It also semi seals it for your top coats.

The best high gloss product i used wwas a Berger deck seal. It wasnt implying a patio deck but a yacht deck boasting its durability. About 900bt for a 5litre can.

Theres also the boat varnish, a cheap local product that is pretty good. I used this to seal our wooden foot spa bowls. They are filled with hot water several times a day and only need resealing oncee a year.

But tbh you need to resign yourself to an annual maontenance job, but hey its only a couple of days work when all said and done.

[khunkeith]

18 hours ago, eyecatcher said:

Unfortunately wood is high maintenance and you need to be prepared for that.

The only wood I have around the house, and I have it everywhere, that has maintained a high gloss is that which doesnt get rained on or is in direct sunshine all day.

 

I have used loads of products including mixing my oen with silicone and even enamel paint.

 

You could first start with a chaindrite stain. It will soak into the wood and protect it from insects and wood rot. It also semi seals it for your top coats.

The best high gloss product i used wwas a Berger deck seal. It wasnt implying a patio deck but a yacht deck boasting its durability. About 900bt for a 5litre can.

Theres also the boat varnish, a cheap local product that is pretty good. I used this to seal our wooden foot spa bowls. They are filled with hot water several times a day and only need resealing oncee a year.

But tbh you need to resign yourself to an annual maontenance job, but hey its only a couple of days work when all said and done.

Boat varnish might be worth trying.  I had a stained deck back in the states and used THompsons water seal which I had to reapply annually, after I did a power wash.  I guess no matter what I apply, it will have to be done annually.  thanks for the input.