Use and Care Manual

Uses Effect Application Maintenance
Certified Kiln Dried or air sea-
soned siding, fascia, trim,
decks, fences, garden struc-
tures, commercial and industrial
buildings. Finishes containing
toxic mildewcides are not rec-
ommended for seating, tables
or interiors.
Certified Kiln Dried or air sea-
soned siding, fascia trim,
decks, fences, garden struc-
tures, commercial and industrial
buildings. Finishes containing
toxic mildewcides are not rec-
ommended for seating, tables,
or interiors.
Certified Kiln Dried or air
seasoned siding, fascia, trim,
decks, fences, garden
structures and furniture,
commercial and industrial
buildings. Most semitransparent
stains contain mildewcides.
Certified Kiln Dried or air sea-
soned siding, fascia, trim,
decks, fences, garden struc-
tures and furniture, commercial
and industrial buildings.
Certified Kiln Dried siding,
fascia, trim, some garden struc-
tures and furniture, commercial
and industrial buildings. Not
recommended for decks and
walking or seating surfaces.
Note: For air-seasoned or
unseasoned siding use a
stainblocking latex primer
formulated for redwood.
Minimize weather and mildew
attack. Stabilize redwood’s
color at buckskin tan. Helps
eliminate redwood’s natural
darkening period. Areas ex-
posed to direct sun and rain
may eventually bleach to gray.
Provide for low maintenance
and give redwood a uniformly
gray or naturally weathered
look.
Provide color in a finish that lets
wood breathe naturally Semi-
transparent stains let the grain
show through but present a uni-
form single color.The amount of
pigment contained in stains will
vary according to brand.
Provide color in a finish that
lets wood breathe naturally.
Opaque stains will obscure the
grain but highlight the texture
and have an appearance more
like paint.
Provide attractive colorful
finishes which obscure grain
and texture of the wood.
Apply with brush or roller. Lap
marks and brushstrokes will not
show through.Two coats rec-
ommended for new wood. For
best results, coat sawn ends,
backs and edges before nailing
in place. Read Labels: Mildew-
cides may be toxic.
Apply with brush or roller. Lap
marks and brushstrokes may
show through as many include
gray pigment. Use one or two
coats according to manufac-
turer’s directions. Bleaching
is aided by sunlight and
moisture, so it may speed
the process to periodically
dampen surfaces with a fine
spray from a garden hose.
Apply with brush for best re-
suIts, next best is a roller. Avoid
drips and lap marks.Two coats
usually required for new wood—
follow manufacturer’s directions.
For best results use a brush.
The next best applicator is a
roller. Avoid drips and lap
marks. Two coats usually re-
quired for new wood—follow
manufacturer’s directions.
Apply with brush for best
results, roller is next best appli-
cator. One prime coat and two
top coats are recommended
for new wood. Back-priming
is highly recommended. Use
oil- or alkyd based stain-
blocking primer. Acrylic latex
top coat is recommended.
Reapplication is required after
old finish has lost its effective-
ness. In humid or harsher
climates, reapplication may be
required every 12–18 months.
Before applying, wood may
be restored to its natural color
as described on back page.
Bleaching oils and stains
provide nearly maintenance-
free performance. Reapply
finish only if wood begins to
darken or bleaching is uneven.
One refinish coat should be
enough.
Refinishing may be necessary
every 3–5 years. Color in pig-
mented stains may wear away
gradually after weathering.
Light brushing with a bristle
brush will help remove old finish
in some spots. One refinish
coat is usually enough.
Refinishing may be necessary
every 3–5 years. Color in pig-
mented stains may wear away
gradually after weathering.
Light brushing with a bristle
brush will help remove old finish
in some spots. One refinish
coat is usually enough.
Refinishing may be necessary
every 7 to 10 years. Paint films
that are too thick tend to pool
and crack. Sand or scrub with
stiff bristle brush. Paint and
varnish removers may also be
used. If sanding, countersink
galvanized nail heads to
protect their coating.