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Treating Trailer Deck
Posted on 12/10/17 at 7:33 pm
Posted on 12/10/17 at 7:33 pm
I’m looking to replace the wood decking on my dad’s utility trailer (several 2x6 boards). What is the best coating to put on the boards after installing for protecting against the sun and other elements?
I also don’t know the first thing about what kind of boards to get. I plan on just picking them up at Home Depot so any suggestions would be solid.
Thanks in advance.
I also don’t know the first thing about what kind of boards to get. I plan on just picking them up at Home Depot so any suggestions would be solid.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 12/10/17 at 7:39 pm to bapple
Treated wood and make sure you use galvanized hardware. I am gonna do my 5x10 after hunting season.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 7:41 pm to bapple
Polyurethane deck paint with some grit added
ETA: treated wood if you want to never do it again. 5/4 deck board is the shite but pricy
ETA: treated wood if you want to never do it again. 5/4 deck board is the shite but pricy
This post was edited on 12/10/17 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 12/10/17 at 7:51 pm to bapple
I'd pick up 2"x6" pressure treated lumber, in whatever length required, and new stainless steel hardware if you can find it. While you are doing the floor, you may want to replace the trailer lights wiring harness, as it's usually stapled to the old floor.
This post was edited on 12/10/17 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:02 pm to bapple
Like other have said, use 2"x6" treated lumber and galvanized hardware. I used Thompson's Water Seal but an l'timer suggested I use soak it with diesel.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:20 pm to bapple
I have heard that the best thing to do is to wait several months and then give it a good coat of used motor oil annually...however, that doesn't sound environmentally friendly, so I wouldn't do that.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:24 pm to Spankum
What spank said, coat ours is used motor oil
Posted on 12/10/17 at 8:49 pm to pdubya76
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make sure you use galvanized hardware
Better to use stainless hardware. There is a lot of galvanized hardware that will not hold up to the chemicals that are used to treat wood. You can use galvanized but make sure it is rated for treated wood.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 9:01 pm to Spankum
I’ve heard that mixing in some Diesel with the used motor oil thins it out a bit so that it can be sprayed from a pump sprayer to give a good even coat.
A blue jay told me that and I’m not sure how much y’all trust blue jays.
A blue jay told me that and I’m not sure how much y’all trust blue jays.
Posted on 12/10/17 at 9:06 pm to Spankum
quote:
While you are doing the floor, you may want to replace the trailer lights wiring harness, as it's usually stapled to the old floor.
I actually replaced the old lights with an LED pair recently and there are little welded conduits under the trailer so no worries there.
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give it a good coat of used motor oil annually
So just apply it slowly with a paint brush? Will it make the wood super slick and gross when it's touched?
Posted on 12/10/17 at 10:12 pm to bapple
Pump sprayer with diesel.
2 coats. Works awesome
2 coats. Works awesome
Posted on 12/11/17 at 5:19 am to thejudge
OP, save your money and DON't use treated crap. Find a guy that has a sawmill in your area. Being you are up north somewhat, ask if they have any Black Locust which will last a life time and once it dries, it is hard as steel. Second best is White Oak.
A very good treatment is 1 gallon of diesel mixed with 1 gallon of roofing tar. Before installing your boards, just use a paint roller and paint each board top, sides and bottom. Once you install the boards, just touch up the bolt spots with the mixture.
If you need help finding a sawmill, let me know. Place were you live at(town, state).
Here is a place to find a sawmill in your area.
LINK
A very good treatment is 1 gallon of diesel mixed with 1 gallon of roofing tar. Before installing your boards, just use a paint roller and paint each board top, sides and bottom. Once you install the boards, just touch up the bolt spots with the mixture.
If you need help finding a sawmill, let me know. Place were you live at(town, state).
Here is a place to find a sawmill in your area.
LINK
This post was edited on 12/11/17 at 5:25 am
Posted on 12/11/17 at 5:44 am to fishfighter
I painted mine with some of that deck over paint you can buy at Lowes/Home Depot. Seems to be holding up pretty well.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 5:49 am to Bolivar Shagnasty
After about 3 years, that crap starts to peel. My sister has a decking that she painted it with that crap. Like to never get the rest of it off. 
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:21 am to bapple
I redid mine with expanded metal. No more rotten boards, lighter, and mud from side by side washes right through.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 11:37 am to bapple
burnt motor oil and diesel 50/50. I've used mop or pump up sprayer either way works good. i wouldn't even waste the extra money on treated boards and then use this after you get them on there. you won't be disappointed
This post was edited on 12/11/17 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 12/11/17 at 2:22 pm to cajunbuck
Got it done this morning and only took a few hours. Was honestly easier than I thought. Haven't coated the wood with anything as of now but it's much more solid than it was.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 3:41 pm to bapple
looks good baw... now go get that burnt motor oil and diesel and let it rip.... i think you'll be happy
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