With the number of wood decks now exceeding 30 million in the United States and with today’s appearance-conscious but time-strapped homeowners caring more than ever about maintenance requirements, it is understandable that many questions might center on coatings.
I work for a company that manufactures wood preservatives. By phone, letter, e-mail and at deck clinics, we field many questions related to the painting, staining, and sealing of preserved wood: What coatings are best? How often should I apply them? How long must I wait before painting or staining?