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10/05/2020 12:44 pm
I am having the cedar posts and railing caps replaced on my current deck. Deck material is composite and in excellent condition (4-yrs old) - understructure all CCA. I want to apply two coats of a semi-transparent stain to the new cedar before it is installed. Which product/manufacturer do you recommend for good penetration, lasting results? Thanks.
10/05/2020 12:50 pm
You cannot prestain new wood. See here: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/staining-a-new-deck/
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10/05/2020 1:05 pm
Understood ... allowing some weathering is best. I was hoping for some middle ground. 550SF deck, 14 posts, elevation from ground 12".
Once new 6" cedar posts are re-installed, access to a complete coverage is impossible and protecting the existing composite deck surface a bit of a challenge. Some recommendation even for a single coat?
