Cabot Deck Stain For Pressure Treated Wood

This video was sponsored by Cabot.

In this video I'll show you how I finished a new pressure treated deck with Cabot’s Semi-Solid Deck Stain to create some character on an otherwise plain pine deck. Staining a deck is a great way to change the look and add protection against the elements. It’s also way better and last much longer than painting, especially on pressure treated wood.

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[tomtalley]

I would use the brush first. Then you don’t have to reach or step on existing stain.

[bg-chsw]

Looks like the boards were spaced during installation so when they shrunk the gaps are too big.

[peanbean]

Great technique although Just a tip always check the moisture content of the wood with a pinned moisture meter. Make sure you got below 12% moisture content. Ideally 10% but never above 15% or the stain will not absorb. You will also trap moisture in the deck which shortens the life

[slappy]

Thank you for this video! I have Cabot solid oil-based and haven't used it in a few years, so it is a bit thick. Can I add mineral spirits to thin it out a bit?

[coppulor]

Pretty good job. Pretty uniform. Also a fairly crappy color. Not much you can do about that though. Thanks for the video :-)

[Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Unfortunately Cabot does not penetrate the wood as they would lead you to believe. I just stained really dry wood then sanded it off😂