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Forum: Construction Zone: building, remodeling, additionsReplies: 3, Views: 63
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jess2132000
Harleysville, PA
(Zone 6a)

January 09, 2009
11:00 PM

Post #5987326

I am looking to have my hubby build a swing arbor this spring can I paint White it white if we use pressure treated wood??
morrowsmowers
Glassboro, NJ
(Zone 7a)

January 10, 2009
12:22 PM

Post #5988950

If the wood is still wet from the pressure treatment, you will want to wait a while for the wood to dry. Then you can use any exterior stain or paints on it. Just sand, prime, etc. like on any other exterior wood.

Ken in Glassboro, NJ
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)

January 10, 2009
12:55 PM

Post #5989070

And while sanding I'd definitely wear a dust mask--the dust from PT lumber is more harmful than dust from regular wood.
red_star
marathon county, WI
(Zone 4a)

January 25, 2009
12:54 PM

Post #6049087

With Pressure treated wood its best to let the wood season outside for 6 months (a year is better) before staining/paining it. After that paint away, but make sure you get an outdoor paint, or you will be repainting next year.

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