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.

Pressure-treated wood has been around for nearly 70 ... If you choose not to stain or paint, then apply clear wood preservative annually to maintain the wood's water resistance.

Citing health risks, this week the EPA halted the production of some pressure-treated wood -- the most ... He explains they make a clear seal, but it is not recommended because it only lasts ...

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 ...