Technical Specifications

T e c hn i c a i D a t a S hee t
Wolman Wood Care Products
ZINSSER Co., Inc. 2110 William Pitt Way, Bldg. #A6, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
D e ck & F en c e
B r i gh t ene r
W ood C i eane r & C oa t i ng P r ep
Description
Wolman
®
Deck & Fence Brightener - Wood Cleaner &
Coating Prep actually functions as two (2) products: (1) a
cleaner for weathered wood and (2) a pre-coating
preparation for new or weathered wood. When mixed with
water, Deck & Fence Brightener liquid concentrate quickly and
safely restores dirty, weathered-gray, mildew and algae-stained
wood to its bright, natural, like-new look. Unlike DeckBrite
powder concentrate, it also removes rust stains from nail
bleed and black tannin stains from tannin-rich woods such
as Cedar, Redwood and exotic hardwoods. In just 10
minutes, Deck & Fence Brightener’s chlorine-free formula
deep cleans without damaging the wood’s cell structure or
leaving a bleached-out look. It also eliminates residual traces
of old water sealers from weathered wood and invisible coating
barriers such as “mill glaze” from new Cedar, enabling proper
adhesion and penetration of protective sealers and stains. And,
the 100% biodegradable formula will not harm grass or
surrounding plant life.
Special Features
� Easy to Use, Contractor Friendly – just mix, spray and
power wash away!
� Clings to Vertical Surfaces for effective cleaning the first
time around.
� No Neutralizer Needed – saves time and effort.
Removes the Following Coating Barriers
From Weathered Wood:
� Ground-In Dirt
� Mildew, Mold & Algae stains
� Grayed Surface
� Old Sealers & Clear Finishes
From New Wood:
� Surface Wax
� Mill Glaze
Recommended Uses
FOR EXTERIOR USE ONLY.
WOOD TYPES: Universal Cleaner - use on all wood types --
pressure-treated lumber, Cedar, Redwood, exotic hardwoods
(Mahogany, Ipé, Teak, etc.), and North American hardwoods.
User Tip – New generation (non-CCA) pressure-treated
lumber, when initially installed, may develop pronounced
mildew growth during the first few months of weathering.
To reduce or avoid mildew stain on the coating film and
immediately protect against water damage, prep surface with
Deck & Fence Brightener and then pre-treat with RainCoat
®
Clear Water Repellent – Oil-Base Formula for 6 months or
allow wood to weather for 1 to 3 months before applying a
protective coating.
PROJECTS: Use to prepare or restore outdoor wood decks,
porches, fences, siding, shakes & shingles, outdoor
furniture & décor, boat docks, boardwalks, gazebos &
arbors, play sets and more.
Getting Started – Evaluating Wood Condition
Step 1 – Perform a Splash Test:
Regardless of whether wood is newly installed or pre-existing, it
is important to determine if there is a surface barrier
present which would prevent the proper penetration or
adhesion of a new coating. To conduct a Splash Test,
sprinkle several handfuls of water on a few distinct areas of the
surface. If the water absorbs rapidly, the surface will accept a
new coating. If the water beads, puddles or is not absorbed
in 10 minutes, an internal or external barrier exists, and
must be eliminated before coating can begin.
Step 2 – Prepare or Restore the Surface:
Before applying a protective coating, such as a water
sealer or stain, select and use Wolman
®
Deck & Fence
Brightener (Liquid Concentrate) if you have one of the
following WOOD CONDITIONS described below. After
preparation, repeat Splash Test to confirm water absorption.
Wood Condition:
Uncoated, New Wood – Beading or puddling water on new
pressure-treated lumber may indicate either excessive
surface wax or internal moisture content. If Cedar or
Redwood, “mill glaze” on the surface is possible. According to
label and Technical Data Sheet guidelines, use Wolman Deck &
Fence Brightener liquid concentrate, then conduct Splash Test
again. If absorption is not improved on pressure-treated wood,
allow wood to dry two weeks in temperate weather (avg. 70 ° F,
50% humidity), longer in cooler or more humid conditions. Test
for absorption again before applying a protective coating.
Uncoated, Weathered Wood – Before coating ANY weathered
wood, (pressure-treated, Cedar, Redwood, domestic or exotic
hardwoods, composites, etc.), it must be thoroughly cleaned to
remove ground-in dirt, mildew, mold and algae stains, gray, UV-
damaged wood fibers and any other surface contaminants.
According to label and Technical Data Sheet guidelines, use
Wolman Deck & Fence Brightener liquid concentrate, then
conduct Splash Test again.