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SURFACE
PREPARATION:
Surfaces must be sound, clean and dry prior to application and must be
free of wax, grease or oil that may impair adhesion. Check for waxes in
the wood by dripping water on the boards and watching if the water drops
bead up. All waxes must be removed before applying. The surface should
be thoroughly cleaned by pressure washing and rinsed thoroughly. The
presence of inorganic salts can prevent proper adhesion with the wood.
Most cleaning solutions and bleach contain varying amounts of sodium
salts. Rinsing with a heavy stream of water from a garden hose is
recommended. Allow at least a week after cleaning to let the wood
thoroughly dry out. Wood must be thoroughly dry before coating. It
is best to use a moisture meter to measure the moisture content in the
wood and ideally, moisture readings should be under 10%. If wood was
recently stained, it needs to be completely dry before coating. Latex
transparent and semi-transparent stains works best due to faster drying
than oil based stains which may take several months to sufficiently dry.
If the smell of oil stain is still present, it is not dry enough to
coat. Previously painted surfaces and surfaces with solid stain must be
striped before applying. Dura-Flex Plastic Coating™ is must be in
contact with the wood for proper adhesion. |
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APPLICATION:
Dura-Flex Plastic Coating™
can be brushed, sprayed or applied with a pad attached to a broom handle
that can be purchased at most hardware stores and home centers. Do not
apply thick coats. Multiple thin coats are recommended. Dura-Flex ™
dries quickly making jobs go faster even when applying several coats. Apply uniformly over
the entire surface.The more coats applied, the longer it will
last. Gentle stir before using. Do not shake or cause foaming during
use. Brush out all drips and bubbles immediately before coating dries.
Occasionally stir the container during application. Avoid leaving open
container in direct sunlight. Keep lid tightly closed when not using. The temperature during application must be above
50º F and below 90º F with no expected
rain for a 24-hour period. |
