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PREP IS KEY TO GREAT RESULTS
WATER ABSORPTION TEST
Use this simple test to determine if your wood is ready to be stained.
1. Pour a cup of water over a few areas on your deck.
2. If the water is absorbed in less than 10 minutes, or if the surface color darkens then it is time
to stain your deck.
3. If the water beads on the surface and is not absorbed in 10 minutes you need to either
remove the old  nish or wait to apply a new stain or sealant.
4. Applying a stain or sealant to improperly prepared wood will result in poor stain penetration
and adhesion which may damage the wood surface.
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1. Use a putty knife or other sharp blade and cut a small “X” in 2 or 3 random spots on the
surface. Be careful not to cut into the wood.
2. Cover the cuts with duct tape, and press down  rmly on the tape.
3. Then quickly remove the tape.
4. If any  akes of old wood stain or wood  bers are stuck on the tape, your wood needs to be
stripped before you stain.
Asset No.
84730-9
CMYK
MN596477_ExtWoodcare_ProjectGuide REMAY 84730
trim: 6.500 " x 5.750 " bleed: 0.125 " Digital/IAM