New deck (and newb deck owner) sealant help needed - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-and-newb-deck-owner-sealant-help-needed/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:47:13 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: New deck (and newb deck owner) sealant help needed https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-and-newb-deck-owner-sealant-help-needed/#post-13786 Sat, 08 May 2021 18:37:00 +0000 See here about new wood: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/how-long-should-you-wait-to-stain-a-new-deck/

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-and-newb-deck-owner-sealant-help-needed/#post-13786 New deck (and newb deck owner) sealant help needed https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-and-newb-deck-owner-sealant-help-needed/#post-13785 Sat, 08 May 2021 18:13:32 +0000 New deck boards were just installed, and I'm a newbie to deck staining/preservation (previous decking was beyond repair when we moved in).

The new deck board stamps indicate kiln dried heat treated southern yellow pine (I think that's right, pic added) and the tags indicate Ecolife EL2 treatment (pic also added).  I'm in Virginia and get a good amount of direct sun on the deck.  I've read a lot of differing recommendations on how long to wait before sealing.  Wondering what this forum's advice is for:

1. How long to wait?

2. I prefer to use a clear/transparent sealant, what product(s) of this type are recommended?

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