b'Home stained withTop tip: For previously stained Resene Woodsman Wood Oil Staintimber, the preparation willAdvice forCoolColour in depend on the type of stainexterior staining Exteriors Resene Dark Oak.and its condition. New stain Apply Resene Woodsman stains will not penetrate through an Summerexisting stain layer. Splashfollowing the grain of the timber. water onto the surfaceifMaintain a wet edge by making the water beads up, the stainsure that the last stroke of stain staining will need to be stripped ordoesnt dry before the next stroke is applied. sanded back or allowed to Apply stain in small sections to undergo further weathering.avoid visible lines and lap marks.If a penetrating stain was previously used, scrubbing Avoid staining in the middlewith Resene Timber andof the day in direct sunshine as Deck Wash should suffice.the stain may dry too quickly. You can always start earlier in Using stains to refresh your home, outdoor living areas and fenceson an inconspicuous part of theHowever, the water splashthe day or set up a gazebo to is the perfect job to get done while the weather is warm. surface you are staining, or on test should still be used. give you some shade. You also a timber off-cut. Luckily Resenewant to give the stain plenty of Why stain?up the grain of the timber. ScrubWaterborne Woodsman stainsApplication perfection time to dry before it gets wet,Resene Woodsman wood stainsbefore rinsing clean. Take yourare available in testpots so youWhen applying a Reseneso watch out for rain.have a semi-transparent finishtime on this step to ensure youcan try out different colours untilWoodsman stain, allow it to soak As a general rule, Resene and protect your timber from UVget the best results.you find the perfect shade. into the surface of the timber forrecommends a deck refresh and light, wind and rain, as well astwo to three minutes beforerestain every two to three years.damage from fungi and mould.Colour codeTop tip: If youre using a darkwiping off any excess stain with To maintain Resene Woodsman stains alsoThe final look of your stain willexterior stain (or paint), opta clean, dry cloth. With the firstyour deck, spray enhance the natural beauty ofdepend on the type of timber for the Resene CoolColourcoat, aim to saturate the timber,on Resene Deep the timber by allowing the grainyou have, the colour of the stainversion. These are made withbut dont apply too much stainClean every six to show through. Wood stainsand how many coats you apply.special pigment technology it needs to be able to soak in.to 12 months and create a soft look thats in tuneFor example, a wood stainthat reflects more of the sunsOlder wood may absorb moreleave it to work with the weather. with the natural environmentapplied to a light timber such heat and keeps the timberstain than new wood, and theThis will helpand are usually faster andas pine or Siberian larch willand your stain or paintsecond coat will be easier toyour deck finish easier to apply than paints. appear brighter than a staincooler. This looks like theapply than the first. Two coatslast longer.applied to a darker timber likenormal colour but wont getshould be sufficient but in some If youre using a brush, make Essential prep cedar. Its best to test a stain firstas hot when the suns out. cases you may wish to applysure you choose one youre Whether its weatherboards, athree coats. Apply with a brush,comfortable with. For big jobs pergola, a fence or a deck chair,speedbrush or roller dependinglike weatherboards, a 75mm all outdoor timber needs to beon your surface, and use a Deckpaintbrush is a great choice. treated using Resene Moss &Master deck brush to make theRemember that as youre staining, Mould Killer. Allow the product tojob easier. your brush is going to feel heavier soak into the timber for 48 hoursas the day goes on. and then scrub and rinse clean. If staining a deck, let the stain Its important to then wash it withLearn more dry before walking on it or Resene Timber and Deck Washreplacing any furniture.to remove any dirt and to openFor more advice visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller or visit www.masterstrokebyresene.com/stain-faqs.6 masterstrokebyresene.com'