G'day guys,
We're under process of building a new deck out the back, we would love to have merbau decking (floor) but we cannot afford it, only way is to used treated pine floor, we spoke about staining treated pine similar to merbau colour, what product is best off? and should I paint clear on it or just stain and leave it?

I'm not prepared to sand it back then stain. I was hoping to stain it before I put it down/nail it down and patch up off cuts ends.
Cheers & thanks
AP