Retique It® Liquid Wood Coatings

Transform Your Stairs

Without Sanding or Stripping Off the old Finish

Stairs - Reels




Liquid Wood in a Jar

The Next Generation of Liquid Wood
Authentic Wood Finish
Looks & Feels Like Wood
Go Beyond Faux with our patented liquid wood technology. It looks and feels like wood because it contains over 60% recycled wood fibers. Get the warm, natural look of wood on any hard surface, without the cost and hassle of traditional woodwork, thanks to Retique It®!
Stainable & Sustainable
Contains 60% Recycled Wood
Retique It® is the hassle-free way to get that perfect wood finish without any fuss! With our eco-friendly, water-based formula, there are zero VOCs or offensive odors, making it easy to use even in confined spaces. Because Retique It® contains recycled wood fibers, it can be stained like any wood surface. When you're finished, clean-up is a breeze with just soap and water!
No Stripping Required
Save Time & Money
No need to sand or strip off old finishes or surfaces - just apply Retique It® right over any painted or finished surface. Our wood-based primers and stains let you add a layer of actual wood to virtually any hard surface.
Extreme Durability
Interior / Exterior
Durable enough for decking, flooring, and countertops, yet perfect for furniture and cabinets, as well. Waterproof, scratch-resistant, and kid-tested, Retique It® adheres to almost any hard surface, so you can have a durable wood finish inside and outside!
Any Surface Imaginable
Wood Finish Anywhere
If you can dream it, you can Retique It®. Transform virtually any hard surface into an authentic wood surface, whether it was originally painted, stained, wood, metal, MDF, concrete, plastic, or drywall. Retique It® has been used on furniture, cabinets, tables, countertops, front doors, garage doors, shutters, porches & more...


  • Wipe Down with denatured alcohol mixed with water or with Krud Kutter®
    • NEVER USE TSP PRODUCTS
    (TSP will cause wood based coatings to not adhere properly)
  • If the surface is slick, lightly scuff up with a fine grit sandpaper
  • Pressure Wash or Wash the surface with Dawn® Dish Soap and rinse thoroughly
    with warm water until the surface is squeaky clean
  • 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.
  • 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)

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.

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 top coat, then you must make sure the topcoat you use is appropriate for the project. (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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