How to protect a wood trailer floor

Question

I have a trailer I bought new a couple years ago. It has 2 X 6 floor boards. I want to protect these so they will last as long as possible.

Last year I used Thompson's Water sealer (Since then I have been told this is about the poorest brand but got no suggestions on the best brand). The wood soaked up the sealer pretty fast. I ended up putting four coats on over the course of a week. This year, the wood looks as dry as before.

The trailer sits outside all the time. The two paint stores I asked for suggestions just suggested water sealant, which didn't do much for me.

Is there some product such as an oil, wax, or whatever that would be good in this application?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Bob-tx

HeyBub · Accepted Answer

A tarp OVER the trailer would be a big help...

hallerb · Answer

thompsons works great, recoat every couple years for best protection and dont forget to coat the underside.

I echo the tarp, rain AND SUN attack wood, tarp will protect from both, leave space so airflow occurs otherwise wood will saturate.

David Martel · Answer

Bob,   I second Joe's suggestion but think boat paint is overkill. Prime and paint with some exterior paint.Dave M.

JoeSpareBedroom · Answer

I like overkill, especially when it involves someone else's money. :-)

Pete C. · Answer

The whole point of using 2 X 6 trailer decking is for ease of replacement when a board gets damaged as equipment trailer decks tend to get damaged by causes other than water / rot rather frequently.

Pete C.

deke · Answer

NEVER PUT OIL ON ANY FLOORING.    Makes it slick and almostunusable. 'd get something like that and follow the instructions of theproduct.

Ignoramus322 · Answer

I would not lose sleep over these boards. Replacing them is not tooexpensive. Go to home depot and ask if they have some "oops" decksealant and use it. i

readandpostrosie · Answer

what would using that trex decking stuff do?if there is enough support underneath.

Steve Barker · Answer

There is certainly nothing wrong with Thompsons.  But it doesn't last forever in the sun.  Twice a year with a garden sprayer should keep the wood lasting a long time.

Oren · Answer

Add expense.--Oren"If things get any worse, I'll have to ask you to stop helping me."

Bob · Answer

Thanks, looks like something that would work.   I'll check it out.Bob-tx  NEVER PUT OIL ON ANY FLOORING.    Makes it slick and almostunusable. 'd get something like that and follow the instructions of theproduct.

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