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How to Prep Wood with Peeling Stain or Finish
Any existing stain coating on your wood surface can prevent full penetration of your new finish or coating.
For Best Results:
Use BEHR PREMIUM® Stripper and Cleaning Products to help strip the old finish and allow the new coating to fully penetrate the wood surface. This will help ensure a longer lasting, more durable finish.
Once the surface has completely dried, coat with a BEHR Stain or Finish product.
Suggested Tools & Supplies
- Bucket
- Broom (Stiff Bristle)
- Brush (2"-2½")
- Bucket Grid
- Chemical Resistant Gloves
- Drop Cloths
- Extension Pole
- Vinyl Gloves
- Hose
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High Pressure Nozzle
- Paint Can Opener
- Paint Tray
- Paint Tray Liner
- Painter's Tape
- Plastic Sheeting
- Pressure Washer
- Protective Apparel
- Pump Sprayer
- Rags
- Roller Cover and Frame
- Stir Stick
Stripping a Coated Wood Surface
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Step 1Start with the BEHR PREMIUM® Wood Stain & Finish Stripper to remove all of the previous coating.
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Step 2
Apply the finish stripper product to your wood surface.
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Step 3
Wait 15 minutes then scrub slightly with a stiff bristled broom. Rinse. You are now ready to clean your wood surface with BEHR PREMIUM All-in-One Wood Cleaner.
TIP: The BEHR PREMIUM All-in-One Wood Cleaner will neutralize the stripper product and clean and brighten your wood prior to coating.
Cleaning
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Step 1
To apply the cleaner, wet the wood surface.
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Step 2
Apply the cleaner product with a pump sprayer.
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Step 3
Wait 15 minutes then scrub the wet surface with a stiff bristled brush. Rinse the wood surface thoroughly.
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Step 4Once the wood surface has completely dried, you're ready to apply a wood stain or finish product.
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