DIY: Are there wood sealers that are safe for fresh or saltwater marine use? [solved]
I have a wood dock over a lake. It is time to clean and seal the dock. I am planning on pressure washing the dock first, then I am planning to have a clear seal. Looking at products in Lowe's and Depot I can't determine what is safe to use. I don't want it to look like a BP spill or kill any life forms.
@Tester: Going for that Copy Editor badge? :) - Doresoom 11 years ago
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Are we talking "deck" or "dock" here? - Carl 11 years ago
@Carl technically a dock. It's built just like a deck and when I posted the question it was the closest tag. I didn't have the rep to add a tag. - 3264 11 years ago
They do make stain specifically for marine use. Doesn't say specifically that it's environmentally friendly, but the MSDS sheet does say it's water soluble. The same manufacturer has environmentally friendly stains as well, but I have no idea how well they might work (or exactly what "environmentally friendly" means to them).
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