French Oak - What's in the Kit
Retique It® Liquid Wood Coatings
Multi-purpose Kits
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Interior / Exterior
Interior Projects
Exterior Projects
Wood Finishes
Multi-purpose Kits
Interior Projects
Exterior Projects
Prep It
- Wipe Down with denatured alcohol mixed with water or with Krud Kutter®
- If surface is slick, lightly scuff up with fine grit sandpaper
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Pressure Wash or Wash the surface with Dawn® Dish soap and rinse thoroughly
with warm water until the surface is squeaky clean
NEVER USE TSP PRODUCTS
(TSP will cause wood based coatings to not adhere properly)
Prime It
- Brush, roll or spray on 2 coats of
- Make final strokes long in the direction you want the grain
- Clean your brush/equipment while you give the project 2 hours to dry completely.
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If you are limited on time, then use a blow dryer.
(Dry time may take as little as 5 minutes with the use of a blow dryer on high heat)
Stain It
This step is optional
Wipe on 1 to 3 coats of Gel Stain Alternative Included in kit
Make your final swipes long in the direction you want the grain.
Use a lint free cloth, staining sponge, old sock or t-shirt to apply the stain.
Allow 2 hours to dry
You can use a blow dryer to speed up dry time to a little as 5 minutes.
Love It
Topcoat is optional for most projects
Topcoat Required
- Countertops
- Tabletops
- Flooring
- Porches
- Decking
Topcoat Optional
- Fireplaces
- Cabinets
- Buffets
- Dressers
- Molding
If you ordered a kit that does not include the topcoat then you must make sure the topcoat you use is appropriate for the project, e.g., interior, exterior, high traffic, etc.
- Apply thin layers of your topcoat until you finish the entire container
- Allow two hours between coats if you are using a Retique It waterbased topcoat
- Follow directions for dry time on any other brand of topcoat
- Retique It will only support the use of our brand of topcoats
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