Thompson's WaterSeal Multi-Surface Waterproofer, Clear, 1 Gallon

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Seals well an sunlight and waterproof Cleans up wood so am getting a second life from same existing

Using untreated wood outdoors will deteriorate quickly unless it's protected. Thompson is my preferred water sealing sealing product. It won't keep the wood safe forever but it does extend its life. My little garden windmill was sealed with Thompson and stayed good looking for 5 or 6 years before i had to cover the good looking wood with paint. My new greenhouse has a particle board floor raised 6 to 10 inches off the ground but to be safe I sealed both sides of the sheathing with Thompson.

Easy to apply by brush. We coated our outside deck and it repelled water nicely. Doesn’t smell badly going on. Be sure to let it dry completely before touching or walking on it. Also do on a nice day, no wind, as leaves and dust will stick to it.

Use inexpensive adjustable sprayer, plastic with blue and yellow top. It's absolutely forgiving a klutz like me did great. Carry a wet microfiber rag to wipe off overspray.

I recently bought a can because I am making an outdoor chair and will use the can also to do some decking and sealing later, a picnic table and some other projects. Initially, I was surprised at the cost, this item is nearly $10 cheaper than that of the colored variety, that may make me wonder how they valuate their items in store. Unsatisfactory valuation in my opinion. Secondly, I shook the can, as suggested, and shook, and shook. Still, even after shaking for 2 minutes the mix looks like curdled milk and yet it is the highest quality I have ever used. It looks like milk, yeah, and has a curdled appearance to it. But, for some reason when I applied it, it all worked itself out to a clear finish. It had sort of an oily like residue I guess, I rubbed it with gloved hands and didn't want the stuff on my skin. The one finer point to the item is the odor!!! The errant stench of chemicals and harsh odors normally in stains and varnishes doesn't exist with this product. I held it fully and directly under my nose, breathing deeply and completely and could hardly make out any strong or highly offensive scents. The plus side is I can dry my work pieces indoors and not outside in the rain. The piece can be in my room with me as I work and there is not strong odor and I didn't have to open a door or window. The drying time for wood is about 24 hours. I will say that because I remember reading that. Didn't however dry with a shiny finish as I had hoped. I was wanting a glassy finish and it just doesn't have that.

I have used a prior formulation of this product for years, and it has been worth the $$. This is a new formulation, I used it to waterproof a concrete bird bath. Otherwise, water soaks in and it cracks open after a freeze or two. Applied with a rag, wiped down the surfaces so it wasn't too thick, let it dry. Took two days, but that seemed reasonable. Used plastic disposable gloves as a convenience, as the stuff is sticky. Added water to the bird bath. Wife and birds seem happy.

"Jack of all trades %26 master of none" applies to this multi-surface product. I used the last of my wood surface specific Thompson's WaterSeal on half my deck %26 then bought this multi-surface to finish it. It goes on very milky and after drying shows uneven darker %26 lighter areas. I will stick with wood sealer made for wood from now on.

THEY DELIVERED IT TOO THE WRONG HOUSE AGAIN THEY DELIVERED IT TO HENDERSON NOT OWOSSO THE PERSON WHO LIVES AT 400 MAIN STREET HENDERSON BROUGHT THE THOMPSON SEAL TOO ME AT 400 WEST HENDERSON ROAD OWOSSO I DON'T KNOW WHERE MY BLOOD PRESSURE UNIT IS IT NEVER DID SHOW UP ?

Once applied, this sealer caused dark streaks to form on your driveway that we are told may or may not disappear over time! I do NOT like the way it looks on my driveway and ceased using the product once it became evident what was going on!

was sealing a deck and Walmart sent the wrong item. I got a green can instead of the red and my worker used it and we had to strip it back to the wood and start over. cost me about 600 out of pocket