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DH is building us a pergola using PT wood. I would like to stain it to look like redwood. What is the best way to do that? When staining, does it then need to be sealed? | ||
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You need to let it dry for at least 3-4 months. It will not accept stain very well until it has dried out. Also the stain will not appear as the color indicated on a sample from the manufacturer. I used a oil based stain on my deck railing and it is not the color that appears on other stained pine which was not pressure treated adjacent to the deck. | ||||
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Definitely let the wood dry out for several months before staining. If it gets finished in the next month you should be able to stain it in September. I like solid latex stains for PT wood. I used Sherwin Williams on my deck and it is holding up well after 3 years. I do need to clean the deck this year but the stain is not showing any wear yet. General Disclaimer Any advice given here is general in nature and is not necessarily valid for your given area. If in doubt check with your local codes enforcement department for what is required when doing electrical, plumbing or structural work on your house. Permits may or may not be required in your area and home owners may not be able to DIY some tasks. I have no way of knowing if you have the skills needed to complete the tasks you are asking about, when in doubt seek professional assistance. My advice may be worth exactly what you pay me for it. :-) For the record I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night. | |||
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Yes, I have read that it needs to dry out and will wait until late summer/early fall since it seems pretty dry already. Do I need to seal it after staining? Should I use a polyurethane/stain in one? Just stain? | |||
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The stains made for PT wood are an all in one product, no need to add a sealer. General Disclaimer Any advice given here is general in nature and is not necessarily valid for your given area. If in doubt check with your local codes enforcement department for what is required when doing electrical, plumbing or structural work on your house. Permits may or may not be required in your area and home owners may not be able to DIY some tasks. I have no way of knowing if you have the skills needed to complete the tasks you are asking about, when in doubt seek professional assistance. My advice may be worth exactly what you pay me for it. :-) For the record I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night. | |||
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I meant to show you this the other day but didn't have time. The stain on the siding board & batten was the same stain used on the pressure treated railings,pickets and benches. You can tell the difference. I used an "oil based" stain. The deck floor was not stained. http://i220.photobucket.com/al...ghtop/100_4172-1.jpgThis message has been edited. Last edited by: redoverfarm, | ||||
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The colors on your pic don't seem that different. Very nice property, by the way!  | |||
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Red, You need to post a few more pictures of your place. Is the log home part fairly old? The stain you used is transparent and it won't give you the same coverage on different types of wood. If you used a solid stain it would, but you wouldn't see any grain. General Disclaimer Any advice given here is general in nature and is not necessarily valid for your given area. If in doubt check with your local codes enforcement department for what is required when doing electrical, plumbing or structural work on your house. Permits may or may not be required in your area and home owners may not be able to DIY some tasks. I have no way of knowing if you have the skills needed to complete the tasks you are asking about, when in doubt seek professional assistance. My advice may be worth exactly what you pay me for it. :-) For the record I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night. | |||
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