Deck Staining-How long should I wait?
10-23-2005, 04:04 PM
#1
Drifting
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Deck Staining-How long should I wait?
My deck will be finished this week. Is there a certain amount of time you should wait before applying a stain?
10-23-2005, 05:57 PM
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I don't have a natural deck, but I "think" you have to wait a at least a few months. The wood needs to dry out, needs to weather, etc. I'm sure next spring would be good.
10-23-2005, 05:59 PM
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If you have a brand new deck made of treated lumber (as opposed to cedar or redwood), you should wait at least a few weeks before sealing it for the first time. This allows the wood to dry so the stain can be absorbed. To find out if the wood is dry enough to stain, use a moisture meter that tests the moisture content (MC) of wood. The wood can feel dry to the touch but still be too wet to absorb the stain properly.
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