I recently bought a house in the Pacific Northwest with my wife, and we've learned a lot about home maintenance the hard way. Our deck was ignored for two years, and after a long overdue scrubbing, I've realized just how dirty it really was. We finally got a pressure washer, and I'm halfway through cleaning it. My question now is about sealing the deck. We've got Seal-Once Nano Poly sealer ready to go, but I'm worried about timing. The weather is clear for about six days, but the deck needs a couple of days to dry after washing. Then, the sealer needs time to dry too. Should I go ahead and seal it now, or is it too risky with rainy weather expected soon?
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I totally get your concern with the weather! If you're really tight on time, focus on getting the deck as clean and dry as possible first. Sometimes if it's too damp, the sealing might not take well, leading to more problems down the line. If the forecast looks like it’s going to rain after your sealing, you might want to wait until you have a better stretch of dry weather. It's all about balancing that drying time with the looming rain!
You might want to check the specific drying times for your sealer, but generally, it’s best to wait until the deck is completely dry before applying any sealant. After pressure washing, it’s usually a good idea to let the deck dry for at least 24-48 hours. If you can finish cleaning by tomorrow and the weather stays dry, you should be fine to seal it before the rains hit. Just make sure to read your product’s instructions carefully!