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http://www.deckstainhelp.com/staining-a-new-deck/]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/wolmanized-kdat-decking-cant-be-stained/#post-8928 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/wolmanized-kdat-decking-cant-be-stained/#post-8925 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:43:53 +0000
I called the manufacturer and they absolutely advise not to use stain but to use enamel paint. They say it is Southern Pine and it will absorb moisture and swell if not painted. They also say it can be painted right away because it is kiln dried. I tried to the "Sprinkle" test by dropping some water on one of the boards and it beaded up.

This contradicts what I have seen elsewhere that says not to use paint on decking and that even kiln dried wood needs to weather before painting or staining. If the wood is kiln dried, how can it absorb water so readily that it must be protected by paint?

Does anyone have any insight into using this type of decking? I am about ready to send it all back and buy composite decking.]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Driver912 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/wolmanized-kdat-decking-cant-be-stained/#post-8925