Directions Make sure it's a warm, dry day above 10C and the wood is clean and dry. To prepare stained or varnished wood, give the wood a good sand. Then clean with white spirit and leave to dry. To prepare bare wood, give the wood a light sand, clean any dirt or dust with white spirit and leave to dry. If you're treating veneer, follow the suppliers guidelines. Check you're happy with the colour of the stain by testing it on a small hidden patch of wood. Thoroughly stir the woodstain to make sure all the colour pigments are mixed together. Use a paint brush to test the woodstain on a small hidden patch to check that youre happy with the colour. Then start painting. Paint in the direction of the grain and, once youve finished your first coat, wait four hours before you apply the next coat. It will be rainproof in 30 minutes.
