For Your Home Decks - Exotic Hardwood

Prepare and Stain Exotic Hardwood Decks

Project Scenario

Eric, the Rodda Paint dealer at the local lumberyard, sells many exotic hardwoods; teak, mahogany, ipe, jotoba, rosewood, garapa, and cambara. How should his customers maintain and stain their decks?

Preparation

If harwood deck is currently stained, remove any stain or finishes with Cabot Wood Stripper #CAB800501 or Flood Stripper Cleaner #81381
Clean all surfaces to be stained with Cabot Wood Cleaner #CAB800201 or Flood Stripper Cleaner #81381.
A light sanding with 80-100 grit sandpaper is recommended to open pores for maximum penetration. Remove all dust from sanding with a broom or shop vacuum.
Allow surfaces to dry thoroughly (2-3 good weather days) before coating.

Stain

Stir product thoroughly before occasionally during use.
Apply stain using a good polyester brush, keeping a wet edge.
Stain small sections at a time and avoid lap marks. Start at one edge and follow through the end of the boards.
Immediately backbrush after each section is coated or hand rub with a lambswool applicator or durable cloth. This will ensure proper penetration and spread rates on dense woods.
One coat is recommended. Do not over apply product. Any product that does not penetrate (puddles), should be removed.
Wait at least 24 hours before using the hardwood deck. Actual time may vary due to film thickness and weather conditions.

Primer Coat

Top Coat

#89711 Flood CWF Hardwoods
(Supreme Performance)
#CAB340001 Cabot Australian Timber Oil (5 colors)

Caution! Things to consider

Maintenance: re-stain depending on exposure or wear every 1 to 3 years.
On a deck (horizontal surface), one coat is good. Two coats are not better.
Avoid pooling of stain on surface after application.
Remember to wet plants prior to using stripper products.
Please dispose of oily rags in proper fire proof containers.
Always follow manufacturer's recommendations.

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