Proper way to stain/seal a new deck

[adc31555]

What is the proper way to stain/seal a new pressure treated deck?

1st pressure wash the deck, then apply the stain?......

what are the tips and tricks to do this job right? Do I need to stain the entire deck, including the supports and underside of the boards?

The deck is approx. 19'x10' and is located in surburban Washington, DC. it was installed 4 weeks ago.

Thanks! Brian [e-mail]

[m Ransley]

You dont need to wash a new deck, be sure its dried out from the pressure treating. Stain what you see the stain is cosmetic