How to stain a new deck?
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Here's an article that might help - https://www.opwdecks.com/when-to-stain-a-new-deck.htm
Hello Linda! Make sure you use a stain product that soaks into the wood rather than forming a layer on top of the wood like paint. You will have no trouble then with peeling or bubbling. Choosing the right product is critical to saving yourself a headache down the road. You don't want to stain your deck too soon especially if you have used treated wood. Here is a link where I have found lots of great information regarding decks: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/staining-a-new-deck
Hi Linda, this may help you,
https://homeimprovement.lovetoknow.com/Best_Rated_Deck_Stain
If it’s new wood you need to let it cure for about 6 months to dry out. Then I would just Thompson’s water seal it
Here s some advice from the Home Depot :https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-stain-a-deck/9ba683603be9fa5395fab90de38c905