Seal an Amish Shed

[hanginghelmet]

Hello everyone first time posting here. I purchased an 10x12 Amish Shed last fall. I now want to seal/waterproof it and I really don’t know what to use. I would like something that would make it easier to keep clean. Maybe a semi gloss? I want to keep its natural color but could go darker if necessary. My main goal is to seal/waterproof it. Does anyone have anything they would recommend to use? I’ve got so many different opinions I’m just clueless. Sherwin Williams recommended this.. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/woodscapes-exterior-polyurethane -semitransparent-house-stain?itemCatentryId=19105

Thanks to everyone in advance for all your help!

 

[Ton ton]

Looks like a nice shed, sorry I can't answer your question.

 

[CraigStu]

I would look at clear sealers only because just putting that on will darken it slightly. Be sure you choose a sealer for outdoor use so it has UV resistance. I'd probably go to the Sherwin Williams store and buy what they recommend. I think you generally have a better chance of getting a knowledgable recommendation there than L or HD.

 

[hanginghelmet]

Sherwin Williams recommended this…

https://www.sherwin-williams.com/ho...itransparent-house-stain?itemCatentryId=19105

But another forum I posted this question in recommended this which is an oil based stain so now I am just as confused as ever

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[Spareparts]

Check the thread from jollygreengiant and his 30 by40 schoolhouse, he used the board and batten siding
and stained it and is really impressive.

 

[jkuro]

Use a natural color exterior stain in semi transparent. Sherwin Williams has them. You could use a solid color exterior stain but it wouldn't give you the natural look your after.

 

[hanginghelmet]

Use a natural color exterior stain in semi transparent. Sherwin Williams has them. You could use a solid color exterior stain but it wouldn't give you the natural look your after.

Is the one I sent a link for a good one to use?

 

[theoldwizard1]

You really don't want to "seal" it ! Sealers will fail. You want to PRESERVE IT !

IMHO, use an oil based stain. You might want to mix about a pint/quart of boiled linseed oil to the gallon. This will make it a bit harder to apply (sticky) and it will take a couple of days to completely dry.

 

[jkuro]

Yes that would be a good one.

 

[captain14]

Check the thread from jollygreengiant and his 30 by40 schoolhouse, he used the board and batten siding
and stained it and is really impressive.

Here’s the thread from jollygreengiant

A new lease on life: 30x40 schoolhouse conversion

Thought it best to start a thread about this project. Going to be lots of work to do and maybe someone else will find it interesting. That, and I finally have a workshop space and I want to show it off a bit. :bounce: Some backstory. After looking for a long time for a house with some land, we...

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[Skiff Builder]

Built and stained over 1300 sheds just like that.
Mix 3 gal diesel and a cup of roof tar ( or blackjack in caulk tube). Apply with pump sprayer- spreads wonderfully on rough sawn pine-20 minute job. Beautiful walnut semi transparent look.

Google to see examples.

 

[billconner]

US Forest Service has a recipe that I've used. Mineral spirits, spar, and paraffin. Came out of forest products lab in Madison WI. Good research in any case.

 

[35k0]

If you want to keep the wood look, look into Cabot Timber Oil or Cabot Gold Stains. They look awesome and do a great job protecting. The Cabot Gold will give you more of a semi gloss look at feel than the timber oil.

 

[hanginghelmet]

Thanks for all your replies I appreciate it so much. The mixing stuffs sounds a little too complicated for this do it yourself’er lol. I think I’m going to go with this in the Natural…thoughts?

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[CraigStu]

I just came here to post this

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It is available in clear. I didn't study the website long enough to know the difference in 100 vs 1500 but both are available in clear which is what I would use.

 

[hanginghelmet]

Thanks so much Craig. I thought about the clear for the 1500 but it notes that it does not offer UV protection. I think I am now going to go to a darker color. Because my shed is so light color I think unless I darken it there will be no way to avoid the UV graying (which it has already started to do). I think I am definitely going to go with the TWP stain I have read good things about it

 

[hefnerconstructionlc]

That is a good choice you need something with a uv blocker and algaecide. TWP, Cabot, Sikkens/PPG, Arbor Coat, and Pennefin. Have use all in the semi transparent and all seem to perform/apply/wear the same.

 

[hanginghelmet]

Thanks for opinion I appreciate it. You mention an algaecide and semi transparent. I don’t see algaecide in the description of the TWP and it says it’s transparent. Will that be ok?

 

[hefnerconstructionlc]

TWP is a good product. Easy to reapply. If you have the uv blocker and wash the building once or twice a year you should be good. Don't over powerwash and blast the lignen out of the wood. Just easy wash or cleaner/agitate wash. It looks like it should protect from mold and mildew, which are harder to remove.

 

[MerlinsBeard]

Do you want to boracare it first?

 

[hanginghelmet]

I wasn’t planning on that