Pressure-treated wood lends itself well to outdoor projects due to chemicals that ward off moisture and pests. But the same chemicals complicate staining.

Step 7: Apply at least one coat of stain. If all looks good, continue staining the rest of your pressure-treated wood. As you ...

Dip-treated timber offers limited protection as the preservatives only penetrate the surface of the wood. In pressure-treated timber, preservatives are forced deep into the wood, which offers ...