what i just used on my pressure treated deck is ready seal deck sealer it is real good stuff and it is easy to apply and is goof proof to put it comes in colors too it goes into the wood and not on top of it if you want info on it email me.

Ready Seal is decent but it doesn't ever dry. I had customer complaints about it getting tracked inside onto their carpet. It also fades very quickly. Upside, it's an excellent "moisturizer" and it is very easy to apply.

what about rhinoguard or armopoxy? all i read on rhinoguard is it seems to be an outstanding product.
Also, what should expect to pay to clean, treat and seal
about 1k of decks? tkx/vashtie

J-U-N-K. My opinion is that those epoxy type of sealers ruin your deck. They will not last 25 years. If you mean 1000 square feet, then you are probably talking about $6,000-$8,000 or more to use a product like Rhino.

There is a guy here named Kevin that uses this type of product. Though he offers little in the way of scientific data, independant study results or long term field experience with the product, he swears by it. Take from this, what you will.

Vashtie,
Kevin here...same one pressurepros referred to. We've had a running debate on the products I use, no matter what I post...he keeps going back to the same thing. That being said, I agree with pressurepros regarding rhinoguard and armopoxy for one simple reason...once they're on your deck, you are stuck! They do not perform as promised, when you are fed up with them you have one choice...tear down and re-build. You will destroy the wood getting those types of products off of the wood.

You've heard of SealRX...that's my product, and I am the dealer in your area. When I saw your post I decided not to respond because I didn't want to give the impression that I'm trying to "sell" you something here. I'm not.

Decks are high maintenance. Traditional products, like those used by pressurepros, last about 2 years in this area. Be careful about putting anything on your deck that eliminates your options for ongoing care and maintenance. In my opinion this includes solid colored stains and paint. Once they're on the deck, you can't do anything else to it without removing them...which isn't easy.

If you're not sure about what to do, call reputable companies and ask them to explain your options/costs. Check out references...better yet, go see them...then make the decision your most confident about. If you'd like to learn more about my product, please go to our web site www.sealrx.com and read up on it. Feel free to call me personally with any questions.

Ken, I wish you would do the same. I went to great lengths to explain my product to you earlier. I clearly stated that its was not a coating product. Rather than post inaccurate info, please call me and let me explain it to your personally. Who knows, you might find a better way skin the cat.
Kevin

Kevin, I was under the impression the entire time that your product was Rhinoguard. Everything you posted was in response on that first post I made about Rhinoguard. I am a bit confused. Had I known you were not defending Rhinoguard but a different type of sealer, I, (and I believe most others that questioned you) would not have pursued the debate. I've never heard of SealRx but I am not closeminded. My cell number is posted all over our contractor boards. Please feel free to call me..I'm always up for learning new things.

How do I get ahold of you for some info on sealrx thanks

Has anyone used Seal Rx? If so how long ago. We are trying to find references older than 6 months. A dealer gave us a quote and offered 6 month old references but could not give us clients he had serviced prior to that- says he keeps only a "recent" list as the other past customers do not want to continue being called. Would love to know if this is worth the money. Thanks for your time, we would appreciate the info.

Did you ever get any info on Seal RX? I have a deck of about 300 square feet and I'm curious too. There appears to be a similar (or identical?) product called Seal Maxx and there have been some long debates about that one on this forum, if you search for "seal."
On the other hand i don't think any of these are available in my home state of NY?

Check out Sealwize of Atlanta at www.sealwizeofatlanta.com.

Based om my research, there are 3 companies in the Atlanta area that use the inorganic and penetraing technolgy versus the organic and surface coat approach. Two use sodium in their material, one does not. Sodium apparently goes to the top of the boards and causes them to turn white after a few years.

How many coats are necessary? I presume two will be better than one?

I believe two are required.