Installing 5/4″ x 6″ x 12′ decking. This decking is the new PT with the great looking grain. How long after installation can PT be stained? Southern Indiana lake house. Thanks-
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i think that depends on which type of pressure treating was used. i have usually waited until the powdery look on the boards has dissipated after a few weeks of weathering, on the acq type of treating. the wolmanized, i have stained right away. not sure abou the new silicate type of treated boards