Applying A Clear Finish

Showcase the natural beauty of your exterior wood by applying a clear finish to your deck. To maintain your wood's natural color with a clear finish, try Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Waterproofer Plus Clear Wood Protector or Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Advanced Natural Wood Protector. These products protect against water damage and have a coating that resists mildew and UV damage.

Our clear multi-surface waterproofers, Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Clear Multi-Surface Waterproofer or Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Advanced Clear Multi-Surface Waterproofer, protect against water damage and allow wood to gray naturally.

Follow these general steps when applying a clear finish.

• Read all directions thoroughly.
• New Pressure-Treated Wood: Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Advanced waterproofers can be applied immediately to new pressure-treated wood. If using Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Waterproofer Plus Clear Wood Protector or Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Clear Multi-Surface Waterproofer, you should wait 30 days.
• Cover any areas you will not be treating.
• Prior to application, clean completely with a Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® cleaner.
• When using Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Waterproofer Plus Clear Wood Protector or Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Clear Multi-Surface Waterproofer, make sure the wood is completely dry before application. When using Thompson's^® WaterSeal^® Advanced waterproofers, the wood can be damp.
• For best results, apply with a paint pad or brush. If using a garden or pump-up sprayer, you will need to back-brush with a paint pad or brush to even out the finish.
• Only one light coat is necessary in most applications. Do not saturate surfaces, puddle or build wet film.