All wooden outdoor play structures, (cedar, redwood, treated lumber, or untreated lumber), require maintenance to preserve to look, beauty, and integrity of the wood. Depending on the climate that you live in, it is recommended to re-stain or reseal wooden play structures every couple years.
Here are some guideline to assist you in choosing your stain.
First you need to choose a stain appropriate for the weather conditions in your area. There are different brands of stains that have different properties, depending on local weather. Some stains have added protection against mildew and rot found for wetter climates and others have added protection against ultraviolet rays.
To determine how many gallons of stain you will need to buy, figure out how many square feet of wood is on your outdoor play structures. Also keep in mind that you will likely need to apply more than one coat to achieve the best coverage.
Match the stain to the type and age of your wood which your wooden play structure is constructed from. Some stains work best on pretreated lumber, which generally only requires a water sealer. Untreated lumber should be stained immediately and requires more protection than treated lumber.
Stains come in a wide variety of colors, choose the color of stain that you desire.
Look for brushes or pads that are appropriate for applying stain. keep in mind that stain is thinner than paint. We recommend pads because they drip less than brushes, resulting in a more even stain application.
If you follow the above guidelines, your wooden outdoor play structures will last for generations.
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