Stain or paint deck wood when installed
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I replaced some rotting deck boards, and immediately painted them with a deck paint. Within 3 years they are rotting again. I now have heard that even when using treated wood, you must wait a year before putting stain or paint on the new boards. Is this true?
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you can paint over stain but you can't stain over paint.
Treated wood needs to really dry out. At least 6 months to 1 year before painting, staining or sealing.
I have had a contractor tell me to let the wood dry for a year before doing anything to it at all.
Years ago my dad used to go to the Garage Station & ask for some old sump oil. Wood drinks the stuff & is well conditioned. Linseed oil is cleaner & works as good. Store bought stuff is expensive.
I have always waited a year before putting anything on new wood, having always been told that the wood needs that much time to thoroughly dry.