Learning how to stain pressure treated wood can extend the life and improve the appearance of decks fencing picnic tables retaining walls and other exterior wood projects.
Staining pressure treated fence boards.
Staining pressure treated wood enables you to capitalize on the strength and durability of the lumber without sacrificing looks.
Ordinary pressure treated lumber from a home center however requires anywhere from two to three days to dry sufficiently before you can apply a water based semitransparent stain.
Pressure treated wood contains preservatives to prevent rot and insect damage but it remains vulnerable to the sun wind moisture and dirt.
If you get the wet pressure treated wood and live in a low humidity area then you can probably wait 2 3 weeks and then stain your wooden fence.