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Originally Posted by rocky raccoon
Yes you can paint treated lumber but .....
People tend to overuse it. Any structure that does not contact the ground can be made of untreated lumber so long as it is finished with paint or stain. Untreated lumber should be significantly less expensive than treated lumber.
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What he said.
Pressure treated wood is very unstable when it is fresh. Too much moisture in it to paint. Most people stain it rather than paint it.
Regular old untreated wood would be a better choice for this gate. Already dried and ready for paint.