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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How long will the colour last for brown pressure treated lumber?
A: Left untreated, the warm brown of pressure treated lumber will fade to a soft tan or beige and transition to grey over time. Due to the amount of exposure to sunlight, the length of time the lumber will take to fade will vary.
A: Left untreated, the warm brown of pressure treated lumber will fade to a soft tan or beige and transition to grey over time. Due to the amount of exposure to sunlight, the length of time the lumber will take to fade will vary.
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Q. Should I apply a finish to pressure treated lumber?
A: Yes. Pressure treating protects wood against structural failure due to rot, fungal decay or termite attack. However, the surface of the lumber needs to be protected against weathering, such as warping, cracking, splitting and colour fading. Visit the KENT paint department to talk to an expert about which product to use on your project.
A: Yes. Pressure treating protects wood against structural failure due to rot, fungal decay or termite attack. However, the surface of the lumber needs to be protected against weathering, such as warping, cracking, splitting and colour fading. Visit the KENT paint department to talk to an expert about which product to use on your project.
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Q. How do you restore faded brown pressure treated lumber?
A: If you want to restore weathered lumber to it’s original brown colour, we suggest purchasing a semi-transparent stain that closely matches the original colour. Be sure to clean and prep the surface before staining. Check out our guide on how to prep your deck for staining here . We suggest testing an area before staining your full deck to ensure the new stain provides the intended colour result you are looking for.
A: If you want to restore weathered lumber to it’s original brown colour, we suggest purchasing a semi-transparent stain that closely matches the original colour. Be sure to clean and prep the surface before staining. Check out our guide on how to prep your deck for staining here . We suggest testing an area before staining your full deck to ensure the new stain provides the intended colour result you are looking for.
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Q. When is the right time to apply a finish?
A: Unless the coating manufacturer suggests otherwise, you can apply a stain or water repellant to wood as soon as it is dry to the touch. To ensure your wood is completely dry, test your new deck by sprinkling water droplets on the wood. If the water droplets absorbs into the wood, your deck is ready for staining! Check out our guide on how to stain your deck here .
A: Unless the coating manufacturer suggests otherwise, you can apply a stain or water repellant to wood as soon as it is dry to the touch. To ensure your wood is completely dry, test your new deck by sprinkling water droplets on the wood. If the water droplets absorbs into the wood, your deck is ready for staining! Check out our guide on how to stain your deck here .