Porch stain poly?

[Bamacruiser98]

Question, I have a screened in porch addition with roof and I’m about to stain the floor and or poly as well. How would you all go about this? Just stain since bc it has a sealer already in it or a stain followed by a poly or neither and use a single product? I’m worried with stain alone it’ll rub off and or look dull with foot traffic. Thanks for any advice

 

[strutaeng]

Semi-transparent waterborne stain...

 

[cgrutt]

What kind of floor is on the porch?

 

[Shea]

Concrete or wood floor?

 

[Bamacruiser98]

What kind of floor is on the porch?

It’s just dried out deck planks. They were installed 8 months back so they’re ready

 

[Bamacruiser98]

Concrete or wood floor?

Treated but dried out deck planks

Semi-transparent waterborne stain...

is that a one and done coat or would you also apply a clear coat of some sort

 

[Bamacruiser98]

Concrete or wood floor?

Treated but dried out deck planks

 

[strutaeng]

Treated but dried out deck planks

is that a one and done coat or would you also apply a clear coat of some sort

No clear required, although it will need 2 coats.

Something like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-PR...terior-Wood-Stain-and-Sealer-553301/202263889

https://www.behr.com/pro/products/exterior-products/exterior-wood-stains-and-finishes/wood-stains-and-finishes/behr-premium-semi-transparent-waterproofing-stain-and-sealer

 

[cgrutt]

Yeah, I would use a good exterior grade stain if it's pressure treated decking. Personally I prefer oil based such as Woodluxe from Benjamin Moore or SuperDeck from Sherwin Williams (note those products are also available in water based). You would not use any kind of poly or other clear over that.