A properly prepped surface is the key to a professional quality job.
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Prepping
Here's how to make sure your wood surface is clean, dry, and sound. Review the prepping topics below before you start working. Each topic can be printed for easy reference.
Exterior Surface Prep
Cleaning and smoothing exterior wood surfaces.
- Surface Prep Step by Step
- Removing Surface Contaminants
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Extractive Bleeding: Not a Stain Failure
- Hardwoods vs. Softwood
- Vertical vs. Horizontal
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Cedar Siding: Grades, Seasoning, Patterns, etc.
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Selecting Exterior Primers
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Pressure Washing
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Peeling Common Causes
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Superior Performance begins with Surface Prep
Problem-Solver Wood Brightener
Remove unsightly discoloration of wood caused by tannin bleed in extractive-prone wood.
Custom Tint stain colors
Bring in some flair with our custom tint stain colors. Choose from over 50 colors.
Find the right color and opacity
Can't decide which colors or opacities are right? Sample item first.