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Full Demonstration
Wood Finished Tabletops
Prep It
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
Tape It
If needed, tape off all areas you need to paint around
Make sure your lines are clean and straight.
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.
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)
Grain It
This step is optional If you want a smooth finish, you can skip this step. Your brush strokes will make a subtle grain.
Brush on a thin coat of Wood'n StainIncluded in kit in plank size sections.
Pull the graining tool throughIncluded in kit while coat is still wet. If you don't like the grain, apply another coat of Wood'n Stain over that section and grain it over again. Repeat this step until you like the grain.
Allow 2 hours to dry You can use a blow dryer to speed up dry time to a little as 5 minutes.
Stain It
This step is optional
Brush on 1 to 3 coats of Wood'n Stain included in kit Make your final swipes long in the direction you want the grain. Each coat will make the finish less rustic.
Reminder: Do not wipe back the stain like other stains, Just brush it on, it's that easy.
Allow 2 hours to dry You can use a blow dryer to speed up dry time to a little as 5 minutes.
Wipe on a coat 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 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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