No. The only way to get a shiny surface on the wood is by using a multiple coat, film forming finish. We don't recommend clear film forming finishes on decks because they are slippery when wet, they will eventually peel, and they are difficult to maintain and recoat. When properly applied, a penetrating finish like UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood will not be shiny, it will have a natural, matte look. For a glossy or satin appearance on vertical surfaces, we recommend our Timberflex products.

UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood is a penetrating wood stain and oil finish that beautifies and protects exterior pressure treated lumber, providing a natural appearance. It is ideal for use on ACQ, CCA, Copper Azole and other types of treated lumber, and comes in a variety of tones and semi-transparent colors. UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood contains fungicides and UV absorbers of the highest quality.

No. The only way to get a shiny surface on the wood is by using a multiple coat, film forming finish. We don't recommend clear film forming finishes on decks because they are slippery when wet, they will eventually peel, and they are difficult to maintain and recoat. When properly applied, a penetrating finish like UV Plus for Hardwood Decks will not be shiny, it will have a natural, matte look. For a glossy or satin appearance on vertical surfaces, we recommend our Timberflex products.

Yes, provided the previous finish has sufficiently weathered to allow penetration of UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood. For best results, clean the surface with Wood & Deck Cleaner, or sand to a new surface.

We recommend surface and air temperatures between 45F and 90F. Avoid application in direct sunlight on hot days. If the wood is hot to the touch, it is too hot to apply UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood.

Water beading is accomplished by adding waxes or paraffin to the stain. These additives do not last very long and are not good permanent water repellents, in addition to this they interfere with adhesion should you decide to paint over the stain. That's why we don't use them in our products. The high solids content of UV Plus fills the pores of the wood, providing excellent water repellency that will last.

New pressure treated lumber should weather six to eight weeks minimum before applying UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood. The wood needs to weather sufficiently to allow the pores to open up to accept the stain. Failure to do so will cause premature failure and possible surface sheen problems.

Absolutely! UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood is an excellent choice for almost any exterior wood surface, including vertical surfaces. It can be used on siding, log homes, and wooden shakes. Make sure the surface is clean, dry, and any previous coatings have either weathered away or been removed. Do not use UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood over paints or other film forming coatings, it's designed to penetrate into bare or weathered wood surfaces.

On new homes the two coats of colored stain should be applied immediately after the roof is on, the windows have been installed and the logs cleaned prior to any chinking, if it is a chink style home, to prevent coloring the chinking. The clear top coat and subsequent clear maintenance coats can be applied later.

We do not make our products in pressure treated wood as it tends to crack and warp, due to the extra moisture content often present after the pressure treating process. There are a couple of good alternatives: Cellular PVC and Cypress. Please see Wood Choices to research these options.

In a word, NO. PT wood is used for it's resistance to insects and decay, but it gets these properties through the use of modern science. It contains arsenic as well as insecticides, fungicides and solvents. When burned these are released into the air in the smoke. It is not fit for man nor beast!

Wood is a plentiful and economic building material that comes from a renewable resource. However, untreated wood is subject to attack by insects, micro-organisms, and decay by fungi. To ensure structural soundness and long service life, wood must be protected from its natural predators. This is especially important in hot and humid climates or wherever wood comes into contact with ground or water, since wood is subject to decay and attack.

First, it is important to remember that pressure-treated wood is not a pesticide, is not a hazardous product, and has not been listed as hazardous waste. It is completely proper and legal to send treated wood to a landfill. However, due to the growing shortage of landfill space, many industrial users are selecting recycling of treated wood as their disposal option. There is a growing movement to "manage" the disposal of treated wood.

All Penofin wood finish colors can be used on any type of wood. However, Chestnut, and Sable blend out the green the best in new pressure-treated lumber and give it a natural wood tone.

Wood is very efficient and inexpensive. However, insects, microorganisms, and fungi can damage it when it has not been previously treated. Treated wood is protected against those natural enemies. So if you use treated wood in your projects, they will resist longer the passage of time.

This is usually caused by oversaturation of UV Plus on the wood. Remember, UV Plus must be able to penetrate completely to work properly. Remove any excess material promptly. Within 48 hours of application, scrub affected areas with lacquer thinner or MEK solvent to soften excess material. Wipe dry. If product has cured to the point that this does not correct the problem, excess material must be removed by chemical stripping or sanding.

Answer: The result is similar, but pressure treating provides deeper penetration of preservatives into the wood.

No, Sterilight systems are designed with inlet/outlet ports correctly sized for the specific application. As an example, the 8 USGPM system comes with 3/4" ports. The typical pressure drop on this system would be 2-3 psi.

We get hundreds of requests for finish samples for customers who would like to "touch and feel" before they make their purchase. Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to mail out actual physical samples to all those who desire them. In many cases, our suppliers simply do not make samples, as the digital photography they use is very accurate.

Yes - We call the non-shiny ones, "Antique" - this gives them a 'blackened' or 'aged' look. The shiny ones can be found on our page of "Bright" buckles.

Section 205.206(f) of the NOP Final Rule declares that “a producer must not use lumber treated with arsenate or other prohibited materials for new installations or replacement purposes in contact with soil or livestock.” The Preamble (Crop Production--Changes Based on Comments (7)) elaborates on 205.

No. Pressure-treated lumber has a number of characteristics which render it unsuitable for use with the Sukkah Project Kits. The period of exposure to the elements is brief, and does not require pressure-treated wood. Applying an initial coat of water sealant or paint to standard lumber will increase weather resistance, but is not essential.

It has never been proven that pressure-treated wood can cause cancer in humans or animals in test-labs. In fact, epidemiological studies in carpenters and treatment plant workers, showed there is no cancer risk as a result of being exposed to preservatives of pressure –treated wood.