Protect wood from rot, mildew, and UV rays with the best deck sealer. We tested top picks to see how they would stand up to ...

I have neither painted nor stained pressure-treated wood because I don’t like the look. I prefer to let the wood weather to a grayish color. Then I clean it and coat it with a clear water repellent.

I know pressure treated ... sand the decking and then coat it with a solid color stain. Solid color stains protect the wood better and for longer than do clear formulations. The sanding would ...

"However, pressure-treated wood often has a greenish tinge, so it's not a good choice if you want a natural wood look that ...

Yet another option is to coat pressure-treated wood with a protective sealant as soon as it is dry, or once it has weathered to the desired shade. Though sealant must also be reapplied every few ...