We are adding a porch onto our old tobacco barn and are using pressure treated lumber.
We started in July to prepare for my daughter's outdoor wedding in late October. I would like for the porch wood to look old like the barn.
I have seen a lot about making new wood look old by using a vinegar and rusty nail or steel wool solution, but no one ever discusses whether or not you can do this on fairly new treated lumber. It has been hot and dry since we began this project… can someone advise me on this?
Best Answer
Using a light gray and/or brown stain would be the only option I can think of that would work in that timeframe on PT lumber. If you apply it by dabbing/daubing with bundles of rags it might get a less uniform look, more "naturalistic" - particularly if you use a few different shades in multiple applications that are not (each) covering the whole surface.