Wood'n Finish Kit Instructions for

Grained Finishes

Finish Options ^{(Choose One)}

These instructions are for all Retique It® Wood Finish Kits that come with a Graining Tool Set. If your kit did not then use the Smooth Finish Instructions.

Prep It

Wipe Down with denatured alcohol mixed with water or with Krud Kutter®

NEVER USE TSP PRODUCTS

(TSP will cause wood based coatings to not adhere properly)

If surface is slick, lightly scuff up with fine grit sandpaper
Pressure Wash or Wash the surface with Dawn® Dish soap and rinse thoroughly
with warm water until the surface is squeaky clean

Prime It

Brush, roll or spray on 2 coats of
Make final strokes long in the direction you want the grain
Clean your brush/equipment while you give the project 2 hours to dry completely.
If you are limited on time, then use a blow dryer.
(Dry time may take as little as 5 minutes with the use of a blow dryer on high heat)

Grain It

This step is optional

Brush on a thin coat of Wood'n Stain ^{_{Included in kit}}
in plank size sections.

Pull the graining tool through ^{Included in kit}
while coat is still wet. If you don't like the grain, apply another coat of Wood'n Stain over that section and
grain it over again. Repeat this step until you like the grain.

Allow 2 hours to dry
You can use a blow dryer to speed up dry time to a little as 5 minutes.

Stain It

This step is optional

Brush on 1 to 3 coats of Wood'n Stain^{included in kit}
Make your final swipes long in the direction you want the grain.
Each coat will make the finish less rustic.

Reminder: Do not wipe back the stain like other stains, Just brush it on, it's
that easy.

Allow 2 hours to dry
You can use a blow dryer to speed up dry time to a little as 5 minutes.

Wipe on a coat of Gel Stain Alternative^{included in kit}
Make your final swipes long in the direction you want the grain.
Use a lint free cloth, staining sponge, old sock or t-shirt to apply the stain.

Allow 2 hours to dry
You can use a blow dryer to speed up dry time to a little as 5 minutes.

Seal It

Topcoat is optional for depending on project

Topcoat Required

Countertops
Tabletops
Flooring
Porches
Decking

Topcoat Optional

Fireplaces
Cabinets
Buffets
Dressers
Molding

If you ordered a kit that does not include the topcoat then you must make sure the topcoat you use is appropriate for the project, e.g., interior, exterior, high traffic, etc.

Apply thin layers of your topcoat until you finish the entire container
Allow two hours between coats if you are using a Retique It waterbased topcoat
Follow directions for dry time on any other brand of topcoat
Retique It will only support the use of our brand of topcoats

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Prep It

Prime It

Grain It

This step is optional

Stain It

This step is optional

Seal It

Love It

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