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Application Tips > Application >
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| Remove BBQ grease from the deck surface before applying a coating. Automotive degreasers or carburetor cleaners (water-rinseable) are effective in removing these grease stains. | | Mix multiple gallons of the same colored product together in a larger container to safeguard against color variation between gallons. This is especially important if product was purchased at different times or from different store locations. | | Always do a sample brush-out to observe the appearance of your coating on your specific project surface. A coating’s color and sheen level will vary depending on a wood’s age and species, surface porosity and the method of application. |
| Do not apply a coating immediately after a rainfall. Water-soaked wood should be dry out for 24 hours so that it can absorb a penetrating coating properly. For best results, apply coating when precipitation-free weather is expected 24-48 hours before the project begins and after it is completed. | | Avoid applying finish coatings during the hours of most intense sunlight, if at all possible. Direct sun coupled with a hot surface can cause coatings to dry with an uneven appearance. If applying a water-base coating to wood that is hot to the touch, dampen with water to cool. | | Do not over-apply a finish coating. Wood pores operate similar to a sponge; they can only absorb so much of a coating before they become saturated. Over-application will cause excess product to sit on the wood surface, which will lead to problems with tracking and premature failure. | | It is not necessary to coat the underside of wood simply to protect it. The underside is not subjected to sun or significant water exposure, therefore, it does not require a protective barrier coating. Additionally, if it is pressure-treated wood, it will prevent invasion of wood boring insects and rot and decay organisms. | | Remove any over-spray, drips or splashes before they dry to make clean-up easier. Wet product can be cleaned up with fresh water in most cases. If product has dried, use mineral spirits, lacquer thinner or a spot remove such as Simple Green, Gunk or Goof Off . See the Product Technical Data Sheet for your chosen coating for specific Clean-up instructions. |
| Do not apply a water-repellent sealer over an existing paint or stain. A water-repellent product must penetrate into the wood to perform effectively, and will not be able to penetrate an existing coating. | | Do not tint or thin products, unless directed to do so on the product label. Altering a coating without specific label instruction will void its warranty. | | Similar colors of the same product may be combined to create a new shade. |
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