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Staining Pressure Treated Lumber

6/21/2017

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How long should I wait before staining my pressure treated deck?

Pressure treatment is a process that forces chemical preservatives into the wood. Wood is placed inside a closed cylinder, then vacuum and pressure are applied to force the preservatives into the wood. The preservatives help protect the wood from attack by termites, other insects, and fungal decay.

Some pressure treated lumber is already dried and ready to stain.  Dry treated wood is ideal because you can confidently stain it right away. To recognize it, look for a tag or stamp that says KDAT (kiln-dried after treatment) or ADAT (air-dried after treatment).

Allow treated wood to dry thoroughly before staining or painting.  It is recommended that you allow the wood to dry for at least 6 months prior to staining.  Test dryness by sprinkling the wood's surface with water. If the water beads up, the wood is too wet and you must wait before applying a finish. If the water soaks into the wood, then it's dry and ready for stain.

Over time, most treated lumber will shrink slightly across its width as it dries out. Take this small amount of shrinkage into account when laying decking or fence boards.  After being outdoors for six to 12 months, treated lumber will develop cracks, called "checks," along the surface of each board. These hairline cracks are a normal part of the drying process.

TWP Stain is a penetrating stain which means that it needs to penetrate the wood in order to provide protection, which is why you need to wait for the wood to dry thoroughly prior to staining.   

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Mixing Colors & Tinting TWP Stain

6/7/2017

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Tinting TWP Stain
Many customers ask if they can tint TWP stain to achieve a different color.  There are two ways to achieve custom colors with TWP Stain.

Mixing within the same series

You can mix colors within the same series to achieve the color you are looking for.  For example, if you are looking for a lighter version of the standard color you can mix up to 25% clear from the same series to keep the UV protection and lighten the stain.

Remember you cannot mix between series - colors can only be blended together from the same series.

Tinting TWP Stain

You can NOT tint TWP 100, TWP 1500, TWP 300 or Water Series stains.  However, we do sell tints for the TWP 200 Series stain.  Tints are available in the following colors:  Black, Yellow, Green, Gray, Red.  You can use the tints with any of the TWP 200 Series Stain Colors.  Tinting the clear does not provide the best protection as there are no binders in the clear to keep the colorant.

We sell the 200 Series Stain Tint in Quart cans - a little bit goes a long way.  Tinting TWP 200 Stain is only recommended for the experienced user. 

To purchase tints or to ask questions please call us at 404.865.1299

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