Instructions / Assembly

RESTORE Outdoor Furniture – Tips & Application Instructions
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Step 3 – Apply Restore Deck Start Wood Primer:
Using a synthetic bristle brush, saturate and apply generously in a consistent pattern. Work to a wet edge at all
times. Apply thickly to the surface to ensure good penetration. Restore Deck Start Wood Primer appears milky
during application but dies clear. Allow the primer to dry 1-2 hours before applying the solid topcoat over the
primer. Do not apply the topcoat until the entire primed surface is clear and there are no white areas showing
anywhere on the surface of the furniture, including in cracks and nail heads.
METHOD 2: PREPARATION WITH RESTORE DECK STRIPPER
Step 1 – Remove existing Stain/Sealer:
Previously applied coatings need to be removed for two very important reasons; first stains do not adhere well to
one another and second the old finish will block the new finish from penetrating the wood. If the old stain or
sealant is peeling, it will pull your new coating up as well. The new topcoat will not lock down and seal the old
topcoat. Even if you have not recoated your furniture in many years and it looks like there is no stain or sealant
left on it, you must complete this step. Previously applied stains and sealants may be present on the furniture
and are not always visible and they will prevent the new topcoat from properly adhering to the wood.
Strip the surface using a bristle brush and the Restore Deck Stripper. Apply the deck stripper to the furniture and
scrub it into the wood with a bristle brush. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then spray it off completely with a strong
setting on a garden hose. Follow all of the instruction on the back of the Restore Deck Stripper label before
proceeding. Next sand the furniture using 50 or 60 grit sand paper. This will open the pores of the wood and
create a textured surface that is easier for the coating to adhere to.
Step 2 – Clean:
Clean the surface using a bristle brush and the Restore Deck & Concrete Cleaner. The surface must be completely
clean and free of dirt, grease, mildew and organic growth to ensure product bonding and adhesion. For mildew
and other organic growth use a diluted solution of household bleach (3 parts water to 1 part bleach) applied to the
surface before cleaning. Loose paint needs to be scraped and removed from the surface.
Step 3 – Test Surface for Application:
AFTER CLEANING THE SURFACE YOU MUST CONDUCT A SPLASH TEST TO ASSURE THE OLD COATING IS FULLY
REMOVED FOR PROPER ADHESION OF THE NEW TOPCOAT. PREVIOUSLY APPLIED SEALERS may be present on the
furniture and are not always visible. Conduct a splash test by sprinkling water the surface. If the water absorbs
rapidly into the surface, the surface is ready to be coated. If the water beads, puddles or is not absorbed, the
surface is sealed and not ready to coat. If any part of the surface is not absorbing the water, use the Restore Deck
Stripper and Sand using 50 or 60 grit sand paper again in that section. Clean again with a bristle brush and Restore
Deck & Concrete Cleaner and conduct the splash test again. Continue this process until the water is absorbed by
the wood. Let the surface dry completely before application. Failure to follow this process will result in poor
adhesion and possible coating failure.
Step 4 – Light Repairs:
Raised nail heads and/or screws should be secured using a hammer or screwdriver. Remove loose splinters. Fill
larger cracks using RESTORE CRACK FILLER or a similar acrylic, non-silicone filler. Allow to dry.
6. WEATHER
Monitor the weather to see not only what the weather will be like for the day you plan on applying Restore
Outdoor Furniture, but also for 72 hours after application is complete. ONLY APPLY RESTORE OUTDOOR
FURNITURE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WILL BE BETWEEN 50-90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT DURING
APPLICATION AND FOR A FULL 72 HOURS (DAY AND NIGHT) AFTER APPLICATION. DO NOT APPLY IF RAIN IS
EXPECTED THE DAY OF APPLICATION OR WITHIN 48 HOURS OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.