Does this have to be stained, thanks?
1039718
No. Mine is in its second year and still looks pretty good. Eventually it will weather to gray the way cedar does.
1039719
We did not stain our first raised garden bed.......it is in fine condition !!! In fact we were so pleased with it that we order the exact same one again!!! It did just fine not stained in our N.H. winter weather.
1039720
I did not stain it. It might make it last a little longer though. It get's crowded FAST.
1039721
I would suggest leaving it natural. You don't want any chemicals from the stain leaching into your vegetables...The natural cedar will resist rot without stain.
1039722
I stained mine, but Cedar does not have to be stained. It is resistant to rot like Redwood.
1039723
Yes. I like how it looks but it was a pain to put together. You need more than one person.
1039724
Not to protect it from the weather. I've used it for about a year now without any indication of weakening or rotting in the wood. Staining it might help to preserve the color of the wood, but is not necessary for the functionality (at least for a while).
141534
Mine was natural so I stained it. We have it outside and it is holding up well......
341998
Mine hasn't stained. I've had it got about a month (and I'm not the best at caring for things), and so fat no issues whatsoever.
70614
I suppose it depends on what you use it for and how you use it. It is not "stain proof" and it is plastic. However, mine still looks great; after lots of use, it's not stained and it is not dirty looking. It is a decent product.
470666
No I cook all types of gravys in mine all the time and nothing has stained it, it cleans very easy. I'm very pleased with my purchase!
2227733
It has not stained so far but I don't cut meat on it if that matters.It is a huge surface and nice board overall.I'm hesitant to cut anything colorful on these types of boards due to staining. Smell and color. So far so good!I hope this helps.
1807108
I've never had it stain. I usually test it in an inconspicuous location when spraying on new material.
1907283
The wood is finished, so not sure it would take a stain without sanding or taking off the finish.
1233639
I have not experienced any staining. It is clear and washes out with soap and water.
1618189
No, the top is not stain proof. It is finished wood. Water, heat , marker, could all stain it.
459910
I am a novice furniture finisher. I stained a raw wood bookcase. This was my first piece and don't know how the stain would look on a piece previously stained. Sorry.
1089336
This picture is for natural so maybe that means not stained and treated. I don't have this version but mine is stained and finished so I wash down after use and polish.
982346
It comes stained... In fact you can smell the stain pretty strongly when unpacked so you'd probably have to sand it down again to paint it.
691133
No stains here, mate. I wonder what you are seeing that won't come off with a bit of elbow grease or a touch of bleach. Maybe you are seeing rust or something elsewise that isn't normal fare.
792971
It's made of particle board with a thin, wood-like laminate on top So, it won't stain. Sorry
256645
It's not. I has a sheen to it that makes it easy to wipe and clean. To stain it, you'd have to completely redo the surface by sanding it first.
1164321
any wood could be stained, but it is very plain wood , like maple or pine that is not meant to be stained.it looks nice anyways.