Hey there- general contractor and forum lurker here...
I'm in the middle of a deck project, and we're planning to finish all the cedar rails and trim with Sikkens- the Cetol Translucent product to be specific.
The manufacturer's instructions set forth a very intensive cleaning process before application- wetting the wood, cleaning the wood with a water/TSP/bleach mix, then pressure washing the solution off the wood, then a 48 hour drying period. The instructions say this applies to both new and weathered wood.
I'm wondering if any of you out there have any suggestions for prepping the wood for Sikkens? Or am I stuck with the manufacturer's protocol?
Thanks
CP
I'm in the middle of a deck project, and we're planning to finish all the cedar rails and trim with Sikkens- the Cetol Translucent product to be specific.
The manufacturer's instructions set forth a very intensive cleaning process before application- wetting the wood, cleaning the wood with a water/TSP/bleach mix, then pressure washing the solution off the wood, then a 48 hour drying period. The instructions say this applies to both new and weathered wood.
I'm wondering if any of you out there have any suggestions for prepping the wood for Sikkens? Or am I stuck with the manufacturer's protocol?
Thanks
CP
Comment