Use and Care Manual

Cabot Gold Finish
#3470 Series
2
APPLICATION
DRYING TIME
Approximately 24-48 hours
depending on temperature and
humidity. Wait 3 days before
returning furniture to deck and 7
days before heavy use.
When applied to decking covered
by a canopy or roof structure, the
drying time will be extended.
Two coats required.
Stir product before use, and often
while using. Use a high-quality
stain brush. Applicator pads and
sprayers are not recommended for
Cabot Gold.
Work in 2-3 board sections. Start by
spot-treating dry areas around
knots, then apply a uniform coat to
boards, end to end, keeping a wet
edge to avoid lap marks. Do not
apply excessive amounts of finish,
particularly in cracks, or it may
bleed out (if it does, wipe off when
wet … or scrape off if dry). If boards
are spaced widely enough, use a
small foam brush to apply finish
between them
The first coat should be allowed to
dry at least overnight, but no longer
than 7 days, before applying
second coat. Expect the first coat to
look somewhat uneven. The second
coat achieves deep, rich color and
layers on the protection.
Between coats, you can lightly sand
surface with 220-grit sandpaper to
achieve truly optimal results. Use a
light touch to avoid etching or
abrading the wood. Be sure to
remove sanding dust before
proceeding.
CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL
Clean up with mineral spirits or
VOC compliant brush cleaner.
Keep container closed when not in
use. Do not transfer contents to
other containers for storage or
disposal. In case of spills, absorb
with inert material such as sand or
kitty litter. Dispose of empty
container or unused portion in
accordance with local, state and
federal regulations.
Danger: Rags, steel wool or
waste soaked with this product
may spontaneously catch fire if
improperly discarded.
Immediately after use, place
rags, steel wool or waste in a
sealed, water-filled metal
container. Dispose of according
to local regulations.
Stain brush: Recommended
Pad applicator: Not
recommended
Airless sprayer: Not
recommended
Paint roller: Not recommended
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or
remove old paint, you may release
lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC.
EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS,
SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE,
ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN.
PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD
ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear
a NIOSH-approved respirator to
control lead exposure. Clean up
carefully with a HEPA vacuum and
a wet mop. Before you start, find
out how to protect yourself and
your family by contacting the
National Lead Information Hotline
at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to
www.epa.gov/lead.
LEAD WARNING
Gold Finish on Cleaned &
Brightened pine.
Sun Drenched Oak
No sanding: 1 coat / 2 coats
Sanding: 1 coat / 2 coats
Fireside Cherry
No sanding: 1 coat / 2 coats
Sanding: 1 coat / 2 coats
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