Even if you don't want to buy a garden sprayer, you can still use plenty of other tools. Paint rollers, paint pads, and brushes should still work just fine when you apply Thompson's water seal.
How Much Thompson Water Seal do I need for my fence?
For a small fence, up to 175 square feet, you will only need one gallon of stain, in any transparency. If your fence is larger, up to 550 square feet, you will need to buy 2 gallons of stain. For very large fences, up to 700 square feet, you will need 3 to 4 gallons of stain to complete the project.
How do you apply water seal to a fence?
- Sand all splintered areas of the fence until smooth. ...
- Dust off the fence using a broom. ...
- Open and stir the water seal. ...
- Apply a thin coat of sealer to a small section of the wooden fence using the paint roller.
Can Thompson Water Seal be applied with a pump sprayer?
You should be able to work with any sprayer that gets the job done. This can be a deck stain pump sprayer or garden pump sprayer with a hose. However, Thompson's water seal manufacturer recommends using a plastic sprayer with a brass wand attachment when applying their products.Nov 26, 2021
Can you spray Thompson's Water Seal on a fence?
Treating the Fence For the convenience of a one-day project, Thompson's® WaterSeal® Exterior Stains can be applied to damp, freshly cleaned wood. When treating your fence and applying a Thompson's® WaterSeal® waterproofer or fence stain, follow the label's application instructions carefully.
Can I apply Thompson's Water Seal with a sprayer?
The manufacturer of Thompson Water Seal recommended that you use their product with a plastic sprayer with a brass wand, such as our Chapin Premier sprayer. There are no concerns about it eroding any of the seals inside of it.