How to stain a new pressure treated deck?
Our new deck is finally finished. Rainy weather was a big issue this summer and still is. The contractor prestained the boards before installing them and they need another (probably two) more coats. This wood is a higher grade, has rounded edges and a smooth surface. It has been so wet here that I think he should wait until next Spring to stain it again. He’s using a Sherwin Williams semi-transparent oil based product. Any advice? I always thought you were supposed to wait a year before putting anything on pressure treated wood but he insists that’s not so.
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I heard if you put a few drops of water on the wood and they bead, then wait. If they get absorbed right away then do it.
Can you ask the contractor what kind of wood he used? Here is why-
https://www.familyhandyman.com/decks/can-you-stain-pressure-treated-wood/view-all/
I hope that info helps!