How to stain a deck and rails?
I just cleaned up a deck and rails with pressure treated wood. What is the best way to stain it to add color and be maintenance-free?
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Make sure it is thoroughly dry before staining. There is no such thing as maintenance free but you can use a deck stain and sealer that will reduce the maintenance. It will have to be reapplied every few years.
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Behr makes an outstanding deck stain that I used 4 years ago on a deck. It’s their second most expensive line. It comes in opaque, semi and transparent.
I’ve not had to touch it up, yet.
New Treated Lumber should not be stained nor painted for 3 months, to off-gas the chemicals.