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NatureOne Renew® Maintenance Application on “STAINED“ Exterior Wood
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The application process of NatureOne® 100% Acrylic will vary with your project needs. Please refer to the following guidelines.

Preparation

CLEAN YOUR WOOD SURFACE BEFORE STAINING – Refer to the General Preparation Guide for stained wood in good or poor condition (preparing for maintenance coat).

Temperature And Moisture Specifications

NatureOne® 100% Acrylic products must be applied onto a clean, dry, wood surface.

Temperature of surface and air must be between 50F and 90F.

  1. Do Not apply a finish if temperature is expected to drop below 50F within 4 hours of application.
  2. Do Not apply a finish in the direct sunlight, or when surface is hot to the touch, or the temperature is above 80F.

Moisture must not be present in the air, on the surface or the interior of the wood.

  1. Do Not apply if the humidity level is high.
  2. Do Not apply if rain is present or expected to be within 24 hours before or after your application.
  3. Do Not apply when dew is present on the surface.
  4. Do Not apply if the wood moisture content is above 18%.

Application Tools

  1. A nylon polyester brush is the preferred tool for applying NatureOne®.
  2. An airless sprayer can also be used. We recommend back brushing on all coats, to work the product into the wood and to even the pigmentation and film thickness. Spray Specifications:
    1. Tip Size 5-15 to 5-17 Keep the spray head no more than 12 inches from substrate.
    2. Pressure – 1000 to 1500 PSI
  3. A stir stick for frequent mixing.

For Best Performance

Do a Color Check. Before applying your color selection onto your wood siding, perform test brush-outs onto a sample board of your wood species or discreet area of your siding, to verify your color outcome.

Thoroughly Stir the Stain. Pigments settle to the bottom of the container so it’s pertinent to thoroughly stir the product well at the beginning of your project and frequently during your application. Stirring distributes pigments throughout the product and helps to maintain a color consistency throughout your application.

“Box” Stains. (Mix contents of a new, full can of stain into the can of stain you’re currently staining from.) When the container of stain you are using is down to about ¼ full, fill it back up by adding stain from the next container of NatureOne® that you open. Thoroughly stir the newly opened container before combining into the ¼ full container. Then thoroughly stir the now combined stain and continue staining.

Apply Stain Liberally. Apply enough stain to saturate the wood pores, working it into the grain. Watch for dripping as you proceed. Immediately brush drips into the finish.

Apply Stain in the Direction of the Grain. Apply stain to three or four boards at a time, working all the way across the house. Work from the bottom up on initial application so drips are falling onto stained surface and are easier to brush in. On additional coats, work from the top of the house to the bottom, thereby always staining above the ladder.

Avoid Lap Marks. Brush product from the beginning of a board to the end of the board. Avoid lap marks by keeping your stop and start points wet and blended. Move your freshly dipped brush from the unstained section of wood, back into the existing wet stain to blend your stop and starting point.

Apply Caulking Where Necessary Before the Final Coat of Stain. Only Polyurethane or Latex caulks should be used with NatureOne®. DO NOT use a silicone caulk.

Maintenance Application on “Stained” Exterior Wood

Wood Siding: Log & Timber, Board & Baton, Channel, Shiplap, Tongue & Groove, Shake Panel
Wood Shake Siding (individual shakes)
Hardee Board and Fiber Cement Board Siding
Wood Exterior Doors: Entry, Garage, and Service
Wood Exterior Window Sashes, Jambs and Sills

 

WITH EXISTING NatureOne® 100% Acrylic 2-coat or 3-coat finish system in GOOD condition:

  1. Apply One Coat of NatureOne® 100% Acrylic.
    Or the following option:
  2. Apply One Coat of NatureOne® Renew.

WITH EXISTING NatureOne® 100% Acrylic 2-coat or 3-coat finish system in WORN condition:

If any area of your finished surface shows exposed wood, you will need to touch-up those areas with NatureOne® prior to applying a full wall maintenance.

  1. Remove loose wood or finish by lightly sanding with 80 grit sandpaper.
  2. Apply NatureOne® 100% Acrylic to bare or almost bare area, feathering the edge to the surrounding finish.
  3. Allow to dry 2 hours.
  4. Apply additional coat of NatureOne® 100% Acrylic, using feathering technique at edges.
  5. Allow to dry 2 hours.
  6. Apply One Coat of NatureOne® 100% Acrylic, Or NatureOne® Renew, over entire surface.
Wood Deck Boards

 

WITH EXISTING NatureOne® 100% Acrylic 2-coat finish system in GOOD condition:

  1. Scuff sand the surface to make the surface more uniform.
  2. Apply One Coat of NatureOne® 100% Acrylic.
  3. Allow 2 to 4 hours dry-time before walking on deck boards.
  4. Allow 48 hours dry-time before placing furniture on deck boards.

WITH EXISTING NatureOne® 100% Acrylic 2-coat finish system in WORN condition:

  1. Sand the entire surface with 60 to 80 grit sandpaper. Vacuum the resulting dust.
  2. Apply One Coat of NatureOne® 100% Acrylic.
  3. Allow to dry 2 to 4 hours dry-time before walking on the deck boards.
  4. Allow 48 hours dry-time before placing furniture on deck boards.
Wood Railings, Spindles, and Outdoor Furniture.

 

WITH EXISTING NatureOne® 100% Acrylic 1-coat or 2-coat finish system in GOOD condition:

  1. Scuff sand the surface to make the surface more uniform.
  2. Apply One Coat of NatureOne® 100% Acrylic.
  3. Allow 48 hours dry-time before using/sitting on outdoor furniture.

WITH EXISTING NatureOne® 100% Acrylic 1-coat or 2-coat finish system in WORN condition:

  1. Scuff sand the surface to make the surface more uniform.
  2. Apply NatureOne® 100% Acrylic to bare or almost bare wood, feathering the edge to the surrounding finish.
  3. Allow to dry 2 hours.
  4. Apply One Coat of NatureOne® 100% Acrylic, Or NatureOne® Renew, over entire surface.
  5. Allow 48 hours dry-time before using/sitting on outdoor furniture.

Helpful Tips

Apply a finish to a horizontal surface (decks, docks, steps, etc.) within 7 days of cleaning. Complete additional applications within 7 days of each other. If more than 7 days lapse between applications, you should reclean your surface, following the mild detergent cleaning guidelines.

Apply a finish to a vertical surface (siding, fencing, etc.) within 14 days of cleaning. Complete additional applications within 14 days of each other. If more than 14 days lapse between applications, you should reclean your surface, following the mild detergent cleaning guidelines.

Caulking around windows, doors, etc. before applying a maintenance coat will enhance the performance of the coating.

 

Clean Up

Clean up spills and spatters immediately with soap and water.

Clean tools immediately after use with soap and water.

Remove hardened stain buildup, at the ferrule, by soaking brush in a 50/50 mixture of simple Green concentrate and water.

Dispose of empty cans or unused contents in accordance with state and federal regulations.

 

Limited Warranty: The information and suggestions for preparation made herein are based on research and experience of Structures Wood Care, Inc., and are believed to be reliable. Application and surface conditions are beyond Structures Wood Care, Inc.’s control. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of product or refund of its purchase price at Structures Wood Care’s option. Proof of purchase is required. Labor or cost of labor is excluded. Buyers must determine for themselves, by preliminary tests or otherwise, the suitability of the products for their purposes.