Can Lvl Beams Be Stained

NelsonPine LVL billets in standard thicknesses come with an industrial type finish that can have normal timber paint and stain systems satisfactorily applied to them.

Can LVL beam be used outdoors?

With LVL now being offered with pressure treatment, it is approved for outdoor decks. This offers the professional deck builder the ability to eliminate the waviness that can occur in traditional lumber framed decks.

What coating is on LVL?

PWLVL, produced for the North American market, has a wax coating applied to mitigate the rate of moisture absorption during storage and construction. This coating will likely make it difficult to apply paint or spray foam insulation directly on the LVL.