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Step-By-Step Project Guide
Stripping a Finish from Exterior Wood

 
 

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Flood Step by Step Project Guide  
Stripping a Finish from Exterior Wood
1. You Will Need - Items to gather for your project
2. Before Application - Good practices and preparation
3. Application - Specific steps for completing your project
Safety Precautions - Product warning and important safety information
 
    

 

2. BEFORE APPLICATION -

Before starting your project, please read the complete label and safety precautions.

GOOD APPLICATION PRACTICES:

• Cover everything you do not wish to strip
• Apply between 50°F and 80°F
• Do not apply in hot, direct sunlight
• Do not use a wire brush

GETTING READY:

1. Remove all furniture, flower pots, grills, etc. from the deck.

2. Remove any objects (pieces of glass, nails, dirt/debris, etc) from between boards with the five-in-one tool.
(photos a and b)

3. Inspect the deck for structural damage and loose fasteners. Replace any loose nails, screws. Tighten any loose bolts or spindles. Check nail heads to make sure they are level with the wood surface.
(photo c)

4. Inspect the areas to be stripped for any outlets, light fixtures, cable or telephone jacks or anything that might be damaged by water or stripper. Cover them.

5. Remove dirt and loose debris from the deck by sweeping using a leaf blower or a broom.
(photo d)

6. Wet everything down that you do not want to have the cleaner applied to (including all plants and shrubs), using fresh water from a garden hose. This will dilute any stripper that might land in any of those areas. Also protect plants or shrubs by covering with clear plastic to prevent any damage by pressure washer or cleaners. Clear plastic tends to work best because it doesn’t allow as much heat to build up.

7. Remove mildew with a solution of one part household bleach to four parts water. You may also add the bleach directly to the
StainStrip, 1 part bleach to 4 parts StainStrip. To use this method, add bleach and proceed to StainStrip Application Instructions. Do not use bleach full strength. Rinse thoroughly. If mildew stains remain after cleaning, remove with a solution of bleach and water mixed 50/50. Allow solution to remain on the surface for 10-15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Bleach strength should be 5% - 8% Sodium Hypochlorite (such as Chlorox® Outdoor Bleach).

8. Wear chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing.

 


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