Can You Stain Treated Wood

Staining Treated Wood Not only can you stain treated wood, painting and staining pressure-treated wood is actually good for your new deck. Although the treated wood doesn’t need to be protected against rot, staining it will help reduce surface cracking.

How long does borate treated wood last?

Since Bora-Care® is derived from minerals, once the active ingredient diffuses into the wood it will remain indefinitely. There are no natural forces that will degrade or break down the product inside the wood.

How long does a borate treatment last?

For registered pest control companies registered under the BoraShield program, Levels 1-3 cover product replacement, labor and damage repair up to $2500 for a period of 12 years. The mold protection in Levels 4 and 5 covers product replacement for 25 years.