SharkSkin® Ext Waterborne Alkyd Solid Hide Wood Stain

Best paint for:

• Decks & siding
• Outdoor furniture
• Fences, trim, doors

Surface preparation:

ALL SURFACES: Surface preparation is important. All surfaces must be smooth, clean, dry, free of mildew, grease, soap film, sanding dust or other contaminants. Remove all loose or peeling material from previously-painted surfaces. Wash all surfaces with a solution of 3 tablespoons of (Phosphate-free) TSP in a gallon of warm water. Rinse thoroughly, allow to dry and then scuff sand using 80-120 grit sandpaper on a hand sander. Remove all sanding dust. Do not apply at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
 

WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old lead paint from any surface you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator to control lead exposure. Carefully clean up with a wet mop or HEPAvacuum. For additional information, Canadian customers contact the Product Safety division of Health Canada at 1-800-O-CANADA, US customers contact the U.S. EPA/Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323).
 

GENERAL PREPARATION & APPLICATION TIPS FOR DECKS:  Painting your wood deck can be the most challenging painting project around the home.  Construction lumber is an unstable substrate at the best of times, however, when laid out parallel to the ground with extreme hot and cold on the top surface combined with high moisture generation on the bottom side, the need to do it right becomes much more of a requirement.  Deck coatings can be subjected to the sun's intense UV radiation, ponding water, ice, salt, hot tub chemicals, abrasive grit, snow shovels and scrapers, high pressure washers, mildew and algae growth to name a few of the exposures that deck coatings are required to withstand.  All this protection is asked of only a few thousands of an inch of surface coating.
 

SURFACE PREPARATION FOR NEW DECKS: 

• Decks must be constructed properly. Avoid exposed trim ands as much as possible as these are the natural routes of moisture entry into the wood.
• Dressed lumber deck boards with a high sheen level such as Pine or Fir need to have this mill glaze removed by sanding with 80 grit sandpaper.
• Spindles and balusters should be trimmed at an angle to encourage water run-off and sit above the deck surface to minimize the possibility of moisture wicking up into the end grain.  Trim ends should be spot primed during construction with 15130 Prime Solution Alkyd Stain Blocking Primer.
• Deck boards should be spaced sufficiently to allow ventilation between boards. Hand rails and caps should have a drip edge to shed moisture.  A gradual slope away from the house keeps the surface free of ponding water.
• Dimensioned lumber deck boards must be prime coated on all 6 sides with oil-based 15130 Prime Solution Alkyd Stain Blocking Primer prior to installation.
• A moisture barrier on near grade level decks is always recommended.
• All deck lumber must be allowed to season for 2-4 weeks after construction during normally dry conditions prior to staining.  Pressure treated wood must season for 4 weeks minimum.
   

SURFACE PREPARATION FOR EXISTING DECKS:

• Existing decks must be thoroughly cleaned prior to re-painting.  Mildew and algae must be cleaned and neutralized using a solution of 1 part bleach to 4 parts water.  This solution must remain in contact with the mildew or algae for at least 15 minutes then rinsed.  Protect plants and water sources.
• Loose or popping nail heads should be pulled and replaced with a galvanized nail of a larger size.  Nail or screw heads should be countersunk to not create a tripping hazard.  Fill all nail heads with a suitable exterior filler.  All cracks or checks in the deck boards or other gaps where moisture could penetrate into the lumber should be filled with a caulking material.
• No Primer Required! SharkSkin is self-priming on properly prepared new or previously painted surfaces when applied following full label and Technical Data Sheet instructions.
• Badly weathered or oxidized wood will require a prime coat of 05150 Sharkskin Adhesion Promoting Primer/Sealer
   

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• If your deck has had a history of repeated paint or stain failure and your deck boards are not protected on the underside by a primer coat or moisture barrier, your deck may not be suitable for SharkSkin.
• A fresh coat of SharkSkin will not stop the spread of rot.  All soft or rotted boards need to bereplaced with a rot-resistant wood such as cedar or pressure treated woods prior to re-staining.
   

GENERAL DECK PREPARATION TIPS:

• Stay tuned to the short and long term weather forecasts!  Do not apply stain in direct sunlight or within 6 hours before or after a rainfall.  Surface temperatures of the wood should be below 35°C (95°F)
• Application conditions should be between 10-30°C (50°-86°F).  Apply by synthetic brush and a 10-20mm (3/8-3/4") roller sleeve using full, even coats maintaining a 'wet edge'.
• Buy enough stain to complete the project.  If disposal is necessary, give the stain to someone who can use it, or contact your municipality or www.productcare.org to understand recycling options in your area.
  
   

Recommended Primers:

Pre-Painted Surfaces: Self-Priming on properly-prepared pre-painted surfaces. Wash with a solution of 3 tablespoons of (Phosphate-free) TSP in a gallon of warm water. Rinse thoroughly, allow to dry, and then scuff sand using 80 to 120 grit sandpaper on a hand sander. Remove all sanding dust.

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