On Oct 24, 12:13*pm, Luca wrote:
Had a new deck installed, pressure treated lumber, coastal SC, mostly
in a shaded area. I need to stain it a dark green (condo rules). Not
sure if I should use latex or oil based stain. Web research seems to
indicate either is good choice. Does it need any prep before staining?

Opinions on oil vs latex?

Oil would be better but it has to dry to about 15%, its shipped wet at
near 85%, get a moisture meter. Its could take many months to dry,
like next year, and temps must be right or it will fail.