Protect the Surrounding Area
• Use a tarp to cover delicate plants or vegetation and any other areas you may want to protect.Clean the Surface
• Wipe off any leaves or dirt using a stiff brushMake Any Needed Repairs
• Use a drill, screw driver or hammer to repair any damaged boards and correct any loose screws and nails.Strip the Surface
• Apply the stripper liberally with a nylon brush or roller. We recommend Olympic Premium Stripper.• Do not allow the stripper to come into contact with bare metal or surfaces that are to remain coated.
• Do not allow the stripper to dry. If drying occurs, mist with water and reapply stripper.
• Wait five to 45 minutes for the stripper to soften or dissolve the coating. Coating will easily rinse off when ready.
• Scrub areas where needed with a stiff bristle brush. Work in the direction of the wood grain to minimize grain raising.
• Rinse wood thoroughly.
• Allow the wood surface to dry completely.
Pro Tip: Sometimes stripping can cause tiny fibers of wood to rise to the surface. If this happens, lightly scuff-sand all surfaces of the wood with 120–150 grit sand paper. Be sure to sand with the grain, or down the long end of the board.
• Remove any sanding dust after you finish.
Test Stain Color & Appearance
• Test your stain in an inconspicuous area and allow to dry to ensure that the colour and appearance meet your expectations.Mix Your Stain
Pro Tip: Sometimes the colour can slightly vary from can to can, so mixing them together in a larger container ensures colour consistency across the whole project.• When using multiple containers, mix them together for best results.
• Stir the bucket thoroughly and often to keep the stain from settling.
• If your using a roller, fill the tray adequately. Otherwise dip your brush or pad into the bucket.
Apply Your Stain
• When you're finished with the stairs, railings and trim move onto the surface of your deck.• Using a brush or roller, begin by applying long, even strokes down the long end of the board, across a few boards at a time.
• Make sure to maintain a wet edge (don't let the edge of the stained area dry out because applying wet stain to dry stain can create inconsistent results).
Pro Tip: If you need to stop, stop only after you've completely finished the entire board so you don't have to start up again in the middle of a plank.
• When using a roller or pad, use a stain brush and brush it back across the board to remove any excess puddling and to even out the stain.• Once you've started, stain each section without interruption, including the visible ends of the boards so that your deck dries evenly
Apply a Second Coat
• Wait 2–4 hours and apply a second coat just as you did the first.Clean-Up
• Use soap & water to clean up tools.• Wait at least 30 days before washing the surface.