| 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. |
