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Frequently Asked Questions

General Wood Care
Q: If wood is pressure-treated, why does it need a protective finish?

Pressure Treated Wood
Q: Why is pressure-treated wood better than untreated wood?
Q: I read an article concerning the EPA ban on CCA pressure-treated wood. What is Wolman Wood Care Products' response to this announcement and what Wolman Products can be used to help stop the CCA leaching?

Surface Preparation
Q: If my wood is new, why do I need to clean it?
Q: What do I use to clean pressure-treated wood?
Q: Can I use household bleach to clean a deck?
Q: What do I use to clean Cedar or Redwood?
Q: What is tannin? Do I have to worry about it?
Q: Is oxalic acid a good cleaner for a deck?
Q: How soon do I clean new wood?
Q: Is it necessary to use a power washer with WOLMAN Deck & Fence Brightener products?
Q: How do I know when to use WOLMAN brighteners or WOLMAN strippers?

Products
General
Q: What types of testing do WOLMAN products go through?
Q: Which WOLMAN coatings are environmentally-friendly?
Features
Q: Which WOLMAN finish products are water-base?
Q: Which WOLMAN finish products are oil-base?
Q: What is the difference between the water-base and oil-base WOLMAN RainCoat® Water Repellent?
Q: What is the difference between a water repellent and a preservative?
Q: Which of the WOLMAN products will prevent wood from turning gray?
Q: What is the difference between a transparent, semi-transparent and solid stain?
Q: How long do WOLMAN coatings last?
Q: What is the best WOLMAN product?
Recommended Uses
Q: Can the powder concentrate Deck & Fence Brightener – Pressure-Treated Wood formula be used on Cedar and Redwood as well as on pressure-treated wood?
Q: Can the powder concentrate Deck & Fence Brightener be used to clean anything other than wood?
Q: Is it better to use a penetrating oil finish or a film-forming product?
Q: Does Cedar or Redwood require a preservative?
Q: Is it okay to use F&P® Premium Wood Finish and Preservative on lawn furniture?
Q: What products are safe for children's playsets?

Application
Job Preparation
Q: How do I determine the correct square footage of a deck or siding?
Procedures
Q: How soon should I apply a coating?
Q: What is the best way to apply WOLMAN products?
Q: How many coats of protective finish should be applied?
Q: Does the first coat of WOLMAN EXTREME® have to be brushed on?
Q: If it rains within 24 hours after I coat my deck, what will happen to the finish?
Compatability
Q: Why can't I apply paint on a deck?
Q: Can a WOLMAN product be applied over another coating?
Q: Should another water repellent sealer be applied over WOLMAN colored finishes?
Q: Can I mix any of the WOLMAN products together?
Q: Can I tint any of the WOLMAN products?

Maintenance Tips
Q: Is there a way to clean a deck to remove surface soil without removing the coating's color and protection?





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