Thanks, Its lots of meters of fence so Id love to avoid the sanding part. None of those designations related to the pressure treatment. The proud owner and lead writer of WoodImprove.com. I need to know how long before I can paint it. ideally, you will simply renew the existing coating. Other paints suitable for decks dont have such colors. You either stain or paint the wood. 2) Should I fill the splits in the peeler cores prior to paint, or just try to work the paint into them? You dont have to seal it before painting but I would recommend it for the best protection and look over time. Or is it safer bet to use CLS untreated studwork and outdoor stain or varnish. On average wood takes 4 weeks to dry out if the temperature is 60 degrees or above. Not sure if the polyurethane will peel, but it seems to help with splitting & warping as rain runs off. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Or do I have to lay boards out in sun for months first to get rid of green? WoodImprove.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites, as well as to other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program. Hello, I am painting old pressure treated deck (20+yrs). Alex. Depending on what type of treated wood it is, it wont dry out. You said its treated so it wont (if treated properly). Thanks. If your lumber is outside, wait at least a month after the last rain before painting. Eddy. ???? Paint stirring sticks work just fine for this, but you can use any type of stick as long as they are all the same thickness. Intumescent paint is what I was trying to ask about (not tumescent). Its a second story deck. I also have a batch of tannilised pallet boards, silvery green when planed. One of them looks like the one from the photo. For a primer, I recommend KILZ Premium. You can definitely use water-based paint over oil-based primer but primer needs to be completely dry before painting. In that time it was stained twice, but has been pressure washed only, for the last 4 years. Honestly, I dont know if its worth removing the cover now. There is no stain left on the deck/railing/stairs, etc. Great discussion. This will make your job easier. Thanks. The joists were painted in the past but the paint is cracking and peeling and quite unsightly when looking up at the bottom of the deck from the ground floor. Yet, for How to Get Scratches Out Of Hardwood Floors. I suppose the joists are in bad condition or something like that? It is in the ground 1/2 to 2/3 thickness. You can buy a two-pin moisture meter like this one quite cheaply on Amazon: https://geni.us/sZBX2xR. Apply a coat of primer to all surfaces of the wood you plan to paint, and let it dry for at least one day before moving on to the next step. Allowing the wood to completely dry before painting is one secret to a good paint job on this type of lumber. I do think it will dry it just might take a little longer. Because it is not thoroughly dry, new pressure treated lumber can quickly warp and bend if you dont handle it correctly. About 3 weeks and the greenish color is fading away. The copper is what often gives pressure treated wood a slightly green tint, although the ACQ treatment makes the final product come out a brown color. These two articles can be useful when choosing a paint: It seems to work so far. If the new wood is already stained I would use a stain-blocking primer. that the 10. If the new boards arent stained, I would use a high-quality latex primer or an oil-based primer. Follow the other tips in the article. Drying is more related to the behavior of the wood itself than to the coating. Hello Agustin. Only time will tell what will happen. Any advise is appreciated, I would recommend using stain by Rust-Oleum like this in the color you want or a stain by Minwax like this in the color you want. However, building departments are phasing out CCA wood for residential use, so you are more likely to find it on existing structures. It is always good to use a primer, better price, easier work (compacts well, and is easy to sand). Anyway you can use KILZ Porch as a paint. Didnt have a suitable one for this article. If you are installing lumbers in an indoor location, you can use interior paint. I always prime new pressure treated wood with an oil based primer. The wood is dry. I think it should work. For smaller projects, you can simply use another coat of paint, so you wont have to buy two different products. I dont think it will have much of an impact on the life of your fence. Painting can help with the live of the board. Latex paint/primer would be a good option. You may need to repair some defects and remove the coating (the coating may peel off) and then apply a new coating (as indicated in the article). Do I need to prime before painting? I think it will work. There are several different chemicals used for treating lumber. If pressure treated wood can be problematic for painting. thanks! Rust-Oleum is an exterior paint that have many colors. Sanding is recommended but isnt a must. I would suggest a Marine spar varnish for the best protection for the outside wood. You can also try sealing the deck or using a varnish to give it a coat over the paint to protect it as well. We want to paint them, we are also thinking of planing them a little to remove the worst of the treatment chemicals before painting. Will the wood be ok outside? My boyfriend had to put up a handrail in his backyard when he added a driveway there. If you are painting a pressure treated structure outdoors, the wood may have dirt and grime on it which you need to remove before painting. I have read everything from 4 weeks to 6 months. I want to paint them with Timber Oil as I used on my covered deck and looks fantastic. Would painting green treated timbers for a window well help to improve the live of the boards, most of all the dirt side.? Kiln-drying involves stacking lumber in a container and applying heat to help it dry faster. I need to use the trailer frequently and cannot wait months before painting it. This has necessitated a fence to mitigate road noise, etc. Why do you want to paint the stained wood? What advice do you have for preparing and painting these, I can share pics if needed. Thank you, Later he plans on doing all 4 sides. Its been sitting in direct sun light for. You can choose any color you like, but lighter colors may take more coats to hide the green or brown color underneath completely unless you use a primer. Its simple to do. Thing is the joists are tannalised c24 grade planned, theyve been in for two months and are fairly dry already. Professionals usually use a primer. Thanks. How long do I have to wait to use the timber Oil? Also, sanding will provide better adhesion. I am using PT 66 for curbing and drilling to drive rebar (2.5-3) to anchor the 66. But in my opinion, sanding with sandpaper or sander is always preferable, this provides better adhesion. You may be asking, can you paint pressure treated wood?The short answer is, yes, but its a little more complicated than painting wood that isnt pressure treated. The main factor is the quality of paint youre going to use. Rain was making fine cracks, so he polyurethaned tops of the posts & the rail tops. Had to remove trees and vegetation in unsuccessful attempt to retain fire insurance. It is important for the drying of the wood not to be in direct sunlight, not to get wet directly and air to circulate through each board. Is this referring to quality only? While you can handle new pressure treated boards without noticing the chemicals on your gloves, there is still moisture, pitch, and resin inside the wood which needs time to dry out before you paint it. Hey Al, your comment got trimmed for some reason and I cant see it in full can you please re-post it so I can deliver a good answer for it? The wood was very wet and heavy. It depends on a primer. I would recommend this primer or this sealer. Hi Tee. Wet the area, scrub with the brush and soapy water, and use the spray of water to clean it off. We just had a deck build with PTW and were told we could paint it in a few days. The joist are new rough sawn, in reality quite smooth, except the edges. Would like to paint porch treated wood that has been stained. In any case, it is good to let the wood dry. Some spots are peeling. What is the best kind of paint and primer to use? Kiln-dried lumber does not warp as easily as wet lumber because all of the moisture evaporates during the drying process. The background .I live adjacent to one of the large NorCal fires from this summer. link to How to Get Scratches Out Of Hardwood Floors, Best Wood Primers Reviews and Buyers Guide, Best Wood Waxes Reviews and Buyers Guide, Best Interior Wood Stains Reviews and Buyers Guide, wood floating panel oil to let panel move as forced by humity, etc. You can wait until next summer before moving on. If you have painted the wet wood, this is not the best option, but it has already been done. Any other tip as to how to use the timber oil on it or how to speed the process of painting..I want to add a bunch of climbing plants and I may have to wait for that. Hi Leah. To dry the oil you need a higher air temperature and good ventilation. Can just the railings and spindles be painted white with an exterior latex paint? If youre not building right away, prevent the boards from warping by stacking them using stickers thin pieces of wood slightly wider than the wood you are stacking. Some primers need thorough sanding, some primers need no sanding at all. But to cover the stain you should apply a primer before painting. Although Id like to replace it with composite decking, I cant afford that now. I purchased some treated lumber from my local store for the front steps to my home. Do you think this will dry? What, if anything can I do? If not, how long do I have to wait? Actually, there are primers requiring no sanding, for example Zinsser BullsEye. So we did a cost yesterday and then a friend who apparently know better about these things told me we should have waited until next summer.we are one coat in. It shouldnt matter, but some oil-based paints do seem to have trouble sticking to treated woods. Patience is a crucial ingredient in this project. Then Id use a water-based stain. If the water sinks into the wood grain, its dry enough to get out your paint brushes. Hi there, To fully prevent this from happening more, you would have to strip the paint and use a stop peeling primer and repaint the deck. . I realized without knowing that I may have to wait if its too wet before finding this article and others regardings PTW and paint. If the water beads up on the surface, the wood is not dried out enough. For decks, I recommend KILZ Premium as a primer and KILZ Porch and Patio as a paint. What should we do? I have treated boards from fence that was built 3-4 years ago.They have been stored in attic of garage. Expect to wait three to four months for new pressure treated wood to completely cure before painting it. After that, the wood is set on racks until it is dry to the touch and ready for sale. Can I prime and paint soon after new boards are installed?

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