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