^... told ya' it was plywood ... he's got a double-wide ... nothing but the best for Rick ...

(just joking Rick)

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double wide, for two people?

Ping TZ he runs a painting biz

Rick

From what I gather from your post you have basically built a sub floor then applied Astroturf to if for your finish.

This is a nice compromise for an old deck and the Astroturf is a great non slip finish.

If u can get the plywood dry then I recommend using a carpet glue like mastic. Not too expensive and if you skim the ply and then seat the carpet the glue will water proof the ply and that will be that. The edges I would also try to skim and turn the turf over the edge to prevent wicking into the ply wood. In any event the water attack will come from the edge. Waterproofing sealers are not permanant and not really designed for anything but some light duty dookie.

Marine grade is overkill but treated ply is available and affordable.

Mastic costs comparable to waterproofers but will attach the carpet and waterproof. Just mind the label and get a waterproofing mastic. You can use the type that they set tile in.

Skim coat with no gaps, apply carpet, enjoy barefoot.

I would tell you again, Rick, but you don't listen.

I like what Chief, rfenst, & especially probuilt have to say however.

Why don't you just paint the blasted thing with an oil based paint instead of staining it?

Btw, Thompsons is garbage as TG & I (previously) stated. Baer promoted fungi & mold but Olympic clear stain worked very well for me.

Rick,

Pick up some house paint as well!

I use CWF.

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Thanks Andy, I didn't realize I had mis-remembered the name of the product in post #6 until you posted,

CWF-UV by Flood was what I was thinking of, there is no "CLF-UV".

I have used CWF on bare oak as well as treated lumber. It is very thick and "waxy" and can be applied heavily with a course brush, a roller, or an airless sprayer (best choice).

Once every couple years, just slop a new coat on and let it soak in.

thanks for all the suggestions.

i didn’t understand why i should get house paint. it was painted just before we bought the house in 1969.