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Surface Preparation |
| New wood should be painted promptly(within a few weeks) because weathering of the wood will reduce adhesion of the stain however, moisture in treated wood left from the treatment process should be allowed to dry prior to staining; once constructed, two weeks' exposure to the weather should be adequate for up to 2x lumber; thicker timber may take longer.Dull any shiny(mill glazed) areas with medium grit(#120) sandpaper.Treat any mildew with a 3:1 water:household bleach mixture, leaving it on for 20 minutes and adding more as it dries; wear eye and skin protection; rinse thoroughly.Refresh surface of exposed, weathered wood by sanding or by careful power washing with plain water or application of commercial deck cleaner, following manufacturer's directions; wear eye and skin protection, and a dust mask if sanding; NOTE: woods that tend to be very soft, such as old and weathered cedar and redwood, can easily be damaged by the high pressure jet of power washing. |
Priming |
| Primers are generally not used with semi-transparent deck stains, for solid color deck stains: apply exterior stain blocking wood primer 094-00 per recommendation of the stain manufacturer, do not leave a primer unstained. |
Staining |
| Use a top quality exterior latex deck stain like Arborcoat over latex or oil-based stain or use oil-based stain but only over oil-based stain. Use only stains specifically recommended for use on decks. |
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