Installation Guide

produce a white haze. If your project requires a deeper cleaning,
see Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing Finishes below.
2. Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad.
3. Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a
water-dampened rag.
4. Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.
Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing Finishes
For high-use areas such as kitchen cabinets or table tops with heavy grime
build-up and oil from hands, give your project a "Power" clean.
See our video: How to Power Prep Existing High Use Finishes for Stain or
Paint
1. Scrub clean with a detergent, such as Spic and Span or Dawn, using a
Scotch Brite™ pad.
2. Rinse well with water.
3. Scrub clean with a Scotch Brite™ pad and a 50:50 mix of denatured
alcohol and water. Dry 1-2 hours.
4. Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad.
5. Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a
water-dampened rag.
6. Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.
Alternative Cleaning Solutions For Existing Finishes (Not as aggressive
or effective as denatured alcohol; requires rinsing.)
50:50 mix of bleach and water
50:50 mix of vinegar and water
Mineral spirits can be used when working with water-based products,
but only if the surface is thoroughly rinsed and allowed to dry for 72
hours.
If you use with products containing phosphates (salt), which can linger
in the substrate and produce a white haze, be sure to rinse thoroughly.
Step 2: How To Apply General Finishes Stain Blocker
General Finishes Stain Blocker is our strongest primer for light colored
paints and acts as a chemical barrier that adheres well to prepped interior raw