New Intex 32x16x52 build with deck (lots of pictures)

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Have you used the Cabot before? The reason I am asking is my husband redid our HUGE pool deck and he wants stain/sealer that is solid gray. I am guessing the Cabot comes in different colors. My main concern is will it wear off like paint?
 
Dang... you did a really good job with that build! Nice work! I love the pavers you used and your decision to cover the existing patio and extend out. I'm banking ideas for my intex build and i like that you used river rock for the perimeter. It all looks really good nice job
 
kimkats said:
Have you used the Cabot before? The reason I am asking is my husband redid our HUGE pool deck and he wants stain/sealer that is solid gray. I am guessing the Cabot comes in different colors. My main concern is will it wear off like paint?
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I got the Cabot at Lowes and there is a little sample booklet near the cans of stain that show a variety of sample colors. However, they just tint it like paint and they can actually match any color, like you would with paint. The grey I used was the ‘official’ Cabot ”Seacoast Grey”, but the white was a custom color because I didn’t really like any of the whites in the Cabot booklet. I have not used it before, but Cabot claims that it will last like 10 years. We’ll see if it really does. The wood really soaked up the stain, so I feel like that’s a good sign. It comes in a transparent (like a traditional stain), semi-transparent (which has more color, but still lets some of the wood grain show through) and solid (which is what I used and looks more like a paint). The solid is supposed to last the longest as well.
 
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The UV protection claim for the solid is what got his attention. Here is hoping the reviews done by some about it peeling up after a while do not happen to either of us!
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From what I read, it’s the prep work that makes the difference. I pressure washed the deck before I applied it and also used a brush to apply it, since that is supposed to work it into the wood more than just rolling or spraying.
 
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What a great read! I am about to embark on a similar journey, and this gave me faith in where I am going and angst at how much work lies ahead! Great job on the pool and deck, it all looks fantastic.
 
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