All framing is built out of PTP. This wood is best for rot and decay. You can stain pressure treated wood but there is no reason to stain the framing ...
I forgot to add.....the pickets are rough sawn cedar, the rails are "smooth" cedar 2x4s and the posts are "smooth" pressure treated 4x4s.
So, in this order, sand clean brighten. Thanks
Yes. Use a cleaner to remove the sand dust and use a wood brightener to neutralize the cleaner and to help "open" the wood grain better for the stain.
Thanks for your reply. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do? Should I just try to clean it and restain with the same Watco and add a seal...
Semi-solids give better UV protection from fading but that does not mean it will last much longer. Armstrong makes a very good semi-solid. We personal...
Watco is an interior wood finish. The RAD stripper is designed to remove exterior wood stains. I do not think it will work.
Anne, you will need a lot more stain that 10 gallons. More like 15-20 gallons and more if you want to apply 2 coats. You can spray buy you will need t...
Do you have any recommendations for using a semi-solid or would you stick with the semi-transparent? Will the semi-solid last maybe only a year or so ...