Step-by-step instructions: 1. Cover everything you do not wish to coat, including plants. 2. Make sure the wood surface has been properly prepared and is completely dry. 3. Do not mix with any other coating, paint or stain products, and do not thin the product. 4. Stir the product before and periodically during application. 5. Apply an even coat with a brush, roller, or a low-pressure garden-type sprayer or spray equipment, avoiding heavy application. Application by brush is recommended. When applying by roller or spray, always back-brush for best results. 6. A second coat may be applied wet-on-wet before the first coat dries. 7. Allow the finish to dry 24 to 48 hours.