This post was updated on May 1, 2024
SuperDeck Stain Review for 2024
We would love to hear from you if you have used the SuperDeck Stain from Sherwin Willaims on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. Consumer reviews below in the comment section have shown lower than average results when using the SuperDeck Stain.
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If you have used the SuperDeck deck stains, please post a review and any pictures in our comment area below. A short description of your experience would help.
The DuckBack company is the original manufacturer of Super Deck and was purchased by Sherwin Wiliams a few years ago. The Super Deck brand has gone through numerous changes since. Sherwin Williams has kept the SuperDeck brand but has added their old Deckscapes formula into the Super Deck lineup. They now have an oil-based and water-based version. This review of the Super Deck would be comparable to the current oil-based formula of the new label of the SuperDeck, under the Sherwin Williams paint brand. The current Sherwin Labels Super Deck that is water-based, would be comparable to our review of the Sherwin Williams Deckscapes.
Super Deck Review Sherwin Williams
SUPERDECK® Semi-Transparent Stain is a 70% solid, pro-grade, wood deck finish developed to give superior protection and enhanced color to exterior wood. Superdeck Semi-Transparent Stains uses iron oxide pigments to prevent UV damage. Containing tung and linseed oils that provide superior protection with mildewcides that inhibit the growth of mildew. Superdeck Semi-Transparent Stains contain Carnauba for a durable finish that is scuff resistant.
SUPERDECK® Semi-Transparent Stain Rating (1-10)
Appearance After Initial Stain Application: 6
– We used the Superdeck Stain in the redwood color on a newly built redwood porch in Northern California. The final appearance after drying was a sticky uneven finish on our porch. The stain did not penetrate very well into the wood even though the Superdeck cleaner and brightener were used to prep prior to application. Only one light coat was applied.
Preventing UV Graying at 2 Year Mark: 8
– 80% of the initial color was left after 2 years of exposure to full sun. The Superdeck did score fairly well here.
Wear/Tear and Peeling: 8
– The was no peeling of the Superdeck Semi-transparent stain but there was wearing in the high traffic areas. This porch is the entrance to the home and the Superdeck was completely worn from the stairs to the door.
Cost Per Square Foot: 7
– Superdeck Semi-transparent stain costs $40 a gallon. The 800-foot porch needed 5 gallons to cover. This included the deck and the railings.
Preventing Mold/Mildew/Algae: 6
– After 2 years of weathering, the Superdeck Semi-transparent stain had a significant amount of mildew spots growing in the finish. Containing linseed oil (known feeder for mold), the Superdeck seemed ineffective at preventing the mold even though it contains mildewcide.
Ease of Application: 8
– We applied the Superdeck Semi-transparent stain with a staining brush to the entire surface of the porch. The stain had issues with penetration into the wood and did not dry evenly. It took nearly 8 hours to apply the stain with two people.
Color Shifting (darkening) after 2 Years: 4
-Very disappointed with the Superdeck Semi-transparent stain turning a dark blackish color after two years. It seems that dirt sticks to the stain. There was a tree above the porch that may have contributed to this issue.
Difficulty of Reapplication: 6.5
– Unfortunately, the Superdeck Semi-transparent stain will need to be stripped and brightened prior to reapplication since the stain had turned a very dark color after the two years.
Overall Score SUPERDECK® Semi-Transparent Stain at 2 Year Period: 6.69
– We were not impressed with the Superdeck stain. Most disappointed with the application and overall appearance after 2 years. Wood stains should not turn a dark black color after 2 years of exposure. This is very unsightly and makes reapplication difficult.
Sherwin Williams SuperDeck Stain Photos from Consumers
Product Information:
Where To Buy: Lumber Yards and Sherwin Willaims Paint Stores
Cost: $45.99 per Gallon, $229.99 per 5 Gallon Pail
Stain Type: Semi-Transparent as tested
Available Colors: Cedar, Redwood, Weathered Gray – Tintable to 60+ Colors
Application Temperature: 40-95 F
Coats Required: 1 Coat
Coverage Per Gallon: 250-350 sq. ft. Actual coverage was 175 sq. feet as tested
Application Tools: Sprayer, Pad, Brush, Roller
Dry Time: 8-24 Hours
Cleanup: Mineral Spirits
VOC Compliant: 250 Compliant in All 50 States. 100 VOC for LA Area
More Info: Product Data
Manufacturer: Duckback
Test Deck Stats:
Deck Wood Type: Redwood Porch
Deck Square Footage: 800
UV Exposure: Full Sun
How Many Years Tested: 2 Years
Stain Color Used: Redwood
*All products tested and results are from our experience. We offer no guarantee of similar results. Take into consideration that results may differ due to different wood types, exposure to UV radiation, and natural weathering.
Used Sherwin Williams SuperDeck Semi Transparent Water Based Stain. Initial application failed. A second application the following year after sanding and refresher failed even worse. The product goes on like paint and has no penetration. I used this product many years ago before the initial manufacturer was bought by Sherwin Williams.
We have used SuperDeck for many years & been loyal to the product…until now. I was informed the formula was thinner than previous years but that it still was just as efficient with filling in small cracks & going on smooth. I found anything but! The dries uneven & is thinner than regular paint. It did fill in any cracks whatsoever. I will not be buying this product again, in any form. SuperDeck went from being best to worst In one season.
What a huge disappointment. Paid over $3000 to have our 500 sq. foot deck and railings stained with super deck. Stained in the fall and was peeling by spring. Darkening and mildew accumulated as well. Huge disappointment. Do not recommend.
I will never use this product or S.W again! Was stained one year ago and peeling off😫! They said wood needed to be primed. Thought this product took care of that. Bad stuff all around. I used my savings to get my exterior painted and decking finished.
Sherwin Williams Superdeck Waterbourne stain is a huge disappointment! Does not penetrate the wood, and because of no penetration, the brush marks will drive you crazy. It cannot tolerate much foot traffic. Wear areas, with exposed bare wood, will result after a few months; not only on the floor but on the edges of your steps. Since it is really just a surface treatment, it will peel off it you are not careful. How can this be called a stain when there is no wood penetration? Complete waste of time and money. It will also darken within the first year.
The only positive point is that you can clean your brush with water. Stay away !!
Disappointed with this product. After having used deckscapes by Sherwin Williams on my deck and porch since 2007 ( redo every 2.5-3 years) Sherwin Williams discontinued it and sells Superdeck . It was supposed to be improved but I prepped and applied as directed and am greatly disappointed. It took days to dry, looks really dark and has not held up, turning black in big areas after about two months. I gave the remainder of product away and am now planning to sand and paint to be done with the cycle of stain and repeat
After only one year, the stain is peeling and overall my deck looks filthy. My house is only three years old; I waited until the wood had cured, as directed, and had it professionally cleaned before staining. I get morning sun only where the deck is located. This was disappointing for as much as I paid; after reading the other reviews, I’ll probably wait until next year and have someone come out to strip this and use a different brand of stain to replace.
I have the same problem as many others. My deck has an oily film that attracts dirt so it looks filthy all the time. We spent the whole day today stripping it off. A very expensive lesson. The worst thing, when I called SW regarding my frustration, they acted surprised.
Anyhow I’ve used this product for about 10 years…I have had some pressure treated lumber “go dark” after applying this product, on other pressure treated lumber It has looked great for years.
The stain is intended to be applied with “thin” coats, then another “thin” coat within a few hours, over applying (one thick coat) will cause an incomplete drying and will attract dirt, dust, and pollution to stick to it.
Contractor for many years…built and power washed and stained over a thousand decks…MANY products do not hold up well…never use a solid color…only semi-transparent…always use an “oil based” product…if you can clean it up with water…leave it at the store!
Super unimpressed with this deck stain.
I treated the wood exactly as instructed and it peeled a year after application.
After it peeled, I painted it again and decided not to use the deck at all throughout the winter.
Sure enough, it peeled in a bunch of places again.
This has been an absolute nightmare.
I’d recomment burning down your deck and building a new one before getting involved with this deck stain.
I have two decks, almost same situation. “This stuff sucks” May I ask what if anything have you done to try to correct the problem.
I am a little disappointed in the Superdeck stain. At first I thought my deck was just dirty but to find it getting dirty relatively fast was just crazy. Last season I had to scrub the deck down at least 4 times just to remove the dark grime that was accumulating on the surface. Like the review above, this stain attracts dirt and stuff like crazy giving it a consistently dirty appeal on the top. I’ve attached a photo of my deck, this is after all the snow has melted and you clearly see the difference between the top of the deck and the sides where the sides don’t seem to be affected as much as the top surface. Keep in mind that last season, this is how my deck looked mostly with the dark dirty grime on the top. I highly do not recommend Superdeck, I’ll now have to spend extra expenses to strip, clean and use another stain in hopes it better than this crap I used.
I had a new deck stained 2 years ago with the same stain and have the exact same issue – terrible, however this tells me that any other stain I put on top of this will likely adhere very well and plan on restaining with another solid stain (without stripping) from a different manufacturer. Any thoughts about doing this?
You should strip it for the best results. Super Deck is very easy to strip. Use the Restore A Deck Stripper. Brighten after.
I have exactly the same problem. My deck attracts dirt and won’t let it go. It looks like I never clean the deck. Very disappointing and the fix will be expensive to get this crap off.
I used Superdeck natural transparent stain on rough cedar cladding about 4 years ago. It looked fantastic for the first year but gradually it got darker until now it is a near a black brown. The cedar was dry and the cladding was out of the weather. I am now looking at having to paint or replace the cladding. Very disappointed with this product.
What stain should i use on my deck? I live in Illinois. Made of pressure treated pins. Was stained with wolmans stain. Has algie and mold problem. Full sun/ partly shady. It’s 15 yrs old.
Pressure wash for prep and use the Restore A Deck Solid Stain: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/restore-a-deck-solid-color-stain-review/
Deck is stained with Superdeck Solid Color flat dark brown. It is impossible to scrub out dirt footprints.
What is the difference between DB-9603 and SC-9603? My deck is done with DB-9603 is SC-9603 the same color?
Sorry but are not sure on this question.
I used Suoerdeck for years and it was the best on the market. It looks like the formulation was changed after Sherwin Willams bought them and it doesn’t look the same or even hold up. Very disappointed in what they did.
I built a 15×15 patio cover a few years ago with 100% Redwood. I first used Behr water based and the sun destroyed it in no time. I decided to go oil base next time. I got the Superdeck 2300. I had to disassemble the entire patio minus the rafters and sand everything down to bare wood again. You can’t stain over existing stain or it won’t cure for months. The S.D. semi transparent went on great and glossy which I like but it drys to a dull finish. I can live with that but again the sun eventually bakes this stain right out of the wood, I don’t mean right away but i find myself having to do this re-do every 2 to 3 years and it’s A LOT of work sanding every single piece of wood. I see some buildings and cabins in the mountains that have this type of stain and I’m sure they don’t have to strip the whole thing to re-stain like I have to. I also have read forums where it just looks like no matter which brand you use this is just what happens and you have to re stain when it fades. I’m getting to old for this though but it sure looks nice when you’re done.
Add a top clear coat oil base and it will last for many more years. It seals the Superdeck and you’ll never need to stain again. Just add clear coat on top when needed.
You cannot apply a sealer over a deck stain like SuperDeck nor would it make it last longer: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/can-you-apply-a-clear-sealer-or-polyurethane-over-a-deck-stain/
Mick
At about 6200 ft above sea level, south exposure and lots of snow and hail, I have used SuperDeck semi transparent cedar color on my cedar fence more than once. Before the last application that had been on the fence for 6 years it was still beading water and no loss of cedar color, no graying either. I have used other products on previous fences and none hold up like this product. Fence is now going on 21 years old and still looks like a cedar fence-an aged cedar fence- but still cedar colored, no graying at all. Highly recommend this product
Verticals always perform much better. The issues we have seen and many others have seen with this stain have been on horizontal decking.
So for cedar columns and beams this product would be good?? Just spent a ton of money on cedar columns and want to make sure I get the right sealer in them.
It would work better for verticals compared to horizontals. There are better brands: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/the-5-best-deck-stain-reviews-and-ratings/
I just used Sherwin Williams Super Deck “Sun Dried Tomato” on my deck floor. After several days of drying I notice as I walk across the deck a dusty footprint shows that is not easily sprayed off. Does this product need to be sealed and if so with what that will prevent shoe prints? Any help would be appreciated as footprints are ruining a nice look.
You cannot apply a sealer over a deck stain. The footprints are happening since the product has not fully cured. It should go away but if it does not, you will need to remove it to fix.
I purchased the super deck and dock paint for my deck. After a month and a half the paint is peeling. When I moved the umbrella stand there is a stain in the shape of the umbrella stand. I also have swing chair that had a stain the shape of the stand. The area in front of the door is completely filthy. This pain definitely does not live up to the hype and it is costly. DO NOT BUY THIS PAINT unless you want to scrub constantly and do retouched.
Very disappointed my deck looks filthy and now I need to take it off and start over. Stain did not penetrate wood. Now it is black with filth and mold that is getting worse by the day. Do not use this product.
Your wood wasn’t ready to stain yet
I have a 36 year old home sided with select grade redwood siding. Early on I used a couple different products that, until the formula was changed, work very well. However, since about 2000, I have used Superdeck. Mind you about every 3-4 years I have the entire house stripped, pressure washed and brightened prior to applying a single coat of superdeck Natural transparent oil based stain/sealer. Not an inexpensive venture. The finished product has always turned out beautiful. Prep is the key as well as being sure not to over apply. If one overapplies you will end up with a sticky mess. I have always applied only a single coat. But again, it is on a vertical surface with no foot traffic to wear the finish. The last time I did this was 4 years go and I’m about to redo again next month. Reading these reviews I’m concerned that since I last performed this, Sherwin Williams may have changed the formula since acquiring the product. Can anyone tell me how long ago did that occurred???
About 4 years ago. I would test it to be certain it is the same.
Mark, I started using the product the summer of 2016 and had a professional paint my home and restain my deck. The peeling started less than 6 months after several coats were applied both times!
This is absolutely the worst and most expensive product I have ever used, and I have submitted to be a part of the class action lawsuit… Steer clear.
Regards,
Seth
Was applied to a new, seasoned pine deck. After six months it started wearing off. After 9 months it would flake away when hit with the hose — not a pressure washer — just a hose. Considering the price, this stuff is garbage. I can’t say anything about a 2-year mark, cause it’s not never gonna make it.
What works for sure when putting latex over a oil based material that doesn’t dry? Have been told to pressure wash it and then cover with a latex product. Another said to pressure wash , then cover with a primer, then treat with a latex product .
Also what about pressure washing the oil based material and dirt ;since the other never dried; and, then recoating with another oil based material ? The applied material has finally dried (Super Deck ) after several years ;but since it was sticky so long I’ve got to get the dirt off.
Thank you ,
Strip or sand off fully is really the best way. Once removed, you can use any coating you like.
First application on our dock was uneven (2016), and colour faded. Not much praying though. Second application was this summer, and the dock is now quite slippery, even with shoes on. Not sure what to do with that problem, other than sand it off or wait till it fades again. Won’t be using this product again.
1 have some 3 oil stain left and it froze will it still be good
Probably not.
Question- Why does this stuff fail to perform ? . New deck completed 9-2014. The stuff just this year finally stopped being sticky. In other words it was misformulated and never dried. Was told by builder ” it was good stuff”; not so; will never use again SINCE IT DOESN’T FUNCTION AS INTENDED @ since deck was so sticky so long it collected dirt particles out of air. My previous deck lasted 29 years without this sealer and without any dirt etc. Deck now practically black in areas that were super decked. Please don’t reply by saying more things that I need to do. TELL ME WHAT YOUR COMPANY IS GOING TO DO SINCE YOUR COMPANY CAUSED THIS PROBLEM NOT ME & I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WORK FOR YOU TO MAKE YOUR PRODUCT WORK FOR ME. ?
THIS MATERIAL WAS THE SEMI-TRANSPARENT VARIETY. Question # 2 . WHAT MATERIAL CAN I USE THATS SUITABLE FOR A RECOAT THAT WILL BE COMPATABLE WITH YOUR SUPER DECK DIRT THAT I MUST NOW PRESSURE WASH OFF ?
Thank you for your deck concerns .
We are not the manufacturer of Super Deck Ron, but a review and help site. Best to ask them directly as to why their stain has issues.
As for telling you how to fix it and to choose a better brand of stain, we can if you want?
After sending review I noticed that upon sending your web site came up.(After I went to theirs initially).
Yes , help by all means; I’m looking to discover suitable alternative without stripping it all. The material
was applied to the uprights and lower support 2 x 10’s . Its a trex deck – all but supports have the poor performing product.
Thanks for your timely response.
At has to be stripped. No way around this. The good news is the Super Deck is easily removable with the Restore A Deck Stripper/Brightener Kit and pressure washing.
I may have over-applied (via a roller) Superdeck on a 1 year old, cedar deck. I Superdecked it last year when the deck was new with good results. Now, 36 hours after application, its still shiny, tacky and slick. I dont dare walk on it at this point. And I am not going to strip it. If it doesn’t dry real damn soon, is my only real alternative hands-and-knees, thinner and a rag and eventual grit from the sky to knock down the slick? If so, I can handle that but I’m concerned about the uniformity of my “knock-down” using the thinner. Any input appreciated. Thank you.
You can try wiping it down but it may not work and that means you will have to strip. See this article for some tips: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/why-is-the-deck-stain-still-sticky/
Well, I did just spend the last couple of hours on hands, knees with thinner and a bunch of rags. My deck is 16’ x 14’. I hit very small sections, 2’ x 3’ dividing that area into sub-areas. I was wiping an area VERY gently with a small clean thinner rag. Maybe 3-4 gentle wipes of an area was sufficient to fully knock-down the ”shiny.” That was encouraging. Then I would immediately/gently wipe down the area with warm soapy water to flush the thinner so it wouldn’t keep working. I’m hoping that now the product left behind on the deck has a better chance of curing as designed. It looks a helluva lot better, not perfect, but I’m ok with that. Maybe my experience as described will help someone else. And thank you for your site efforts, your advice and the article.
Glad it looks better! As it fully cures, the overall appearance should even out as well.
What does one do if superdeck DuckBack still sticky after 4days from application
Leave it be. Hopefully, it will dry within a week. If it does not, you may need to strip and start over.
What product do you recommend after removing existing stain. Thinking of corn cob blasting, since sanding would be very difficult since the logs are not flat. They are D shaped logs. We live in Texas near Amarillo weather hot and dry. Do you have a phone number for additional questions?
Use the TWP 1500 Series or Armstrong Clark wood stains.
We have used duck back premium exterior wood finish, oil base on our log home on the logs. It is peeling after one year, we sanded and painted the bad areas again. They peeled again. We don’t know what to do. We live in dry weather the sun is intense and we would like to know if we have to remove the existing super deck product or can we go over it with another product. Because of the dry weather we have not had any mold, but color changes. We are concerned with power washing (stripper) as the logs may leak into the interior and some of the logs are cracked and filled with filler so will the stripper take the filler out? We have considered a solid stain, for coverage and possibly more UV protection? Would this work? In put would be helpful.
You have to remove it. You will not leak through the logs and filler should be okay. Solid stains will peel as well.
11 months. It started peeling within a month. I called my store in bay city Michigan. I was asked a lot of questions. I was talked down to and treated like I didn’t know what i was talking about. I take care of my entire house on my own. Trim floors paint finish and strip and finish antique and rustic furniture. I spent $119 on 2 gallons. I was told to bring in pics the brush I used before and after pictures. I don’t even want to go in the same store to talk to anyone. I have never been questioned and treated like that ever. I was going to let it go but I can’t. I am the one that has to power wash and sand it again.
Have you used or Reviewed
SuperDeck , Solid color stain, 9603 Deep Base. Self Priming Oil/Latex Hydride. Voc/Cov: <250g/L ?????
It seams ok to me but I'd sure like a professional review 🙂
No, we have not used or reviewed the SD solid stains.
I’m using it to protect the joists (Sooke, BC) so it will be covered. it should be fine but after reading the review of their semi-transparent not sure I want to use it out in the open. And, because you can sell the TWP 100 in the US but not in Canada, I bet there are ingredients you can have that we can’t. So, I’m not sure if you can even get this product there. If you can a review would sure be welcome. thank you
On the recommendation of a sales rep, we used the Super Deck oil base semi-transparent product on our dining room wood floors which were worn. We did the whole sanding & cleaning before applying the product but it’s taken 2-3 days for each thin layer to dry. Once it completely dries, Do we still need to use polyurethane clear coat over it or is it fine without it?
You cannot apply a sealer or a poly over top of a deck stain. When the Super deck turns black and dirty in a year (it almost always does), strip it off and go with a better brand like the TWP Wood stains.
Would it be possible to sand it off? Or is striping the only solution? Unfortunately, we’re novices at this
Stripping is substantially easier to remove with the Super Deck. It will come off with no issues.
This is the worst. After a year the deck looks terrible. Sales rep told me it wouldn’t be affected by the sun and that’s a complete lie.
can i use this on concrete?
No.
Applied for rebate and never heard another word since. At $5.00 a gallon i should been reimburst $30.00 Looks like a scam to me!!!!
I bought 4 gallons of the SW SuperDeck Exterior Oil-Based Transparent Stain,cedar tone. I tested it in a very small location and it looks good however, after reading most of the reviews I think I have changed my mind! I do not want to deal with the mold/mildew issue. Can anyone recommend a good translucent/semi translucent stain for a 5 year old yellow wood pressure treated deck? I have properly prepared my deck by stripping, cleaning, wood brighten, and sanded. Any information would be extremely helpful! Link below of me sanding the deck:
Try TWP stains.
We had our large wrap around deck done by a contractor and used this product on his recommendation. Product looked so nice & held up after the first year that I personally did two more large projects myself with it. Easy to use and holds up well. The one deck (the large, wrap around front deck) I use a rubber paddle snow blower on during the winter & it has held up great!
I have used SuperDeck for 20+ years and have loved the results. We used this product on the deck of our cabin in the mountains where 13 feet of snow is usual, and the deck looked good after the snow melt. Our neighbors used other products on their decks resulting in the boards rotting and then, ultimately, replacing the deck.
Very disappointed in the product. It needed touching up after the first year at my seasonal camp . So it was initially put on in early July . We left it for a week before walking on it or putting furniture on it . Looked great then came the next summer .Areas needed to be touched up already after two months of little wear and tear the year before . Third year of my a long t more painting to be done . For the money I’m extremely disappointed in the product . I would not recommend it to anyone .
Terrible product!!
Also read some comments about dry time, when i did mine it was low humidity. It dried overnight, I walked on it the next day. I would do a deck in april or late September if you’re on the east coast. If you have the option. Humidity always effects oil products. Oil primer as well! The deep penetrating kind anyway.
I had a chance to use it last year on my deck. And price wasn’t really a concern for me. What I wanted was something that penetrated the wood, i feel oil is still the best application on a semi transparent finish. All stain needs to be stripped if your looking for a A1 job, so knowing that i feel most comfortable with an oil. I sanded the newly installed deck prior to painting. And ive got to say the open time lets you get the deck looking perfect with a china bristle brush. As far as the darkening people are referring too yes that will happen. But id rather that then waterbase breakdown and wear and tear.
Anyone know how to remove this stuff, just awful…flake and bubbled up. I keep hearing about so many problems with this product, I think I saw a couple lawsuits in the news, not sure if it’s for this or the previous stuff they sold DeckScapes…
Thx.
Are you trying to remove the SW Super Deck Oil Based or Water Based Stain? Makes a difference as to what will work.
It’s the SuperDeck Premium Oil-Based Semi-Transparent Stain, sorry about that…
That should be easy to remove with a deck stain stripper and pressure washing. Try this: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/restore-a-deck-injectable-deck-stain-stripper-review/
Just a heads up the deck stripper also removes paint . So if you have spindles ,posts or other trim. Use plastic to cover or you will have a headache. I know , i screwed up some paint last time I stripped a deck. Had to paint everything for nothing.
I used this (superdeck transparent stain)on my deck. I was wondering if this seals the deck too for rain and snow. Do I have to use a prodect over it?
Contractor said this is the best stuff, now I wonder is my deck is sealed??
You cannot add a sealer over a deck stain. No need to.
How do Flood Transparent Deck Stain for wood (not pressure treated) compare with Superdeck products?
Both are decent stain but we like the Flood better. Less chance of turning dark or black.
I strongly prefer Flood. Superdeck is crap (frankly speaking). Superdeck did not penetrate the wood (on two different types of wood) but sits on top, smears, and remains wet a month later!!! I will use Flood next year to stain over it. I can only pray the Superdeck will not make that difficult to do.
Ran out of the original Superdeck and found this at Sherwin Williams. I finished the remainder of my deck with the SW product and after 2 weeks it is still slick and tacky and the color (natural) was a lot darker than the original. Now I am trying to remove it. I assume the applications directions have changed or something because this stuff isn’t drying like the original product did. I haven’t bothered to read them. I assumed it went on the same as the original. It does not. It is horrible.
Where’s the original formula to be found?
I wish I had known that the formula had changed before my purchase.
this stuff is awful. The worst. Every scratch and mud mark mars deck permanently. I had it applied to my brand new deck-what a mistake!
I personally lover Superdeck Semi-transparent stain. My deck is cedar and is undercover. The screws are hidden and it looks like beautiful wood floors. The area around the outside that gets rain, sun and snow and a few cupped boards are the areas that have some graying and mildew. Every 2 years I lightly sand those bad areas and use a cleaner. I only refinish those boards as the ones inside look perfect and do not take stain without stripping first. The stain doesn’t penetrate unless you strip. I only use oil base stains.
What other product can I put over my peeling deck that I painted with your new Super Deck two years ago.
Must say that after seeing these reviews I wish I would have had them two years ago when I put superdeck on my deck after being very happy with Deckscape for over 20 years.
Now two years later I have a deck that looks absolutely terrible. Complained to SW and they came to look