 Randy in Ohio is on the line with a decking question. How can we help you today? I just built a deck, and it's got that new wood look. What kind of stain can I put on it? So you have a number of options. You said you just built it, so you might want to let it dry out. Sometimes we don't recommend staining until about the second year because the pressure-treated lumber is going to have a lot of moisture in it. But when you are ready to treat it, what I would recommend that you use is a solid-colored deck stain.