New wood for decking should not be stained right away but it really does not matter when it is a ceiling as it will last 5-10 years without issues. Yo...

New wood for decking should not be stained right away but it really does not matter when it is a ceiling as it will last 5-10 years without issues. Yo...

Sorry but not sure what it is. It does look like something is bleeding out of the wood or from the rainwater but tannins are usually darker. I doubt i...

Thank you for the reply I will check it out. After reading most of what is there I guess a stain of almost the same color as it is new would be what I...

Anti-skid additives will only work with paints. They will not work with deck or wood stains. See this about new wood:/p>

You cannot pre-stain new wood. See this for new deck tips:/p> No advantage to staining all sides. Install, let weather, prep, and stain. TWP would wor...

See new wood tips here:/p> We have heard of Cutek and used it. Some feedback on the site as well. Mixed reviews from other consumers. We personally di...

You can do it now.

Defy Extreme would work very well for this.

Thank you. I like the look of the first Defy brand for my particular project. Would you rule this out for furniture as you said specifically the other...