SURFACE PREPARATION AND RECOMMENDED COATING SYSTEM

New Wood. The surface should be clean, dry and sandpapered. Remove dust. Apply a first coat of STAR TEAK PROTETIVO (Sealer) by brush or by a soft pad evenly all over the surface and let dry for 24 hours. In the caase of particular dry wood, repeat application few times allowing 1-2 hours between applications.

Old Wood. Wet the wood surface with fresh water and apply STAR TEAK DETERGENTE (Cleaner) evenly all over the surface and let it stand for 5-10 minutes. Any trace of grease or dirt should be removed using a nylon brush. Rinse with plenty of fresh water. In case it would be necessary to brighten the shade of wood or any blackish shade caused by the natural ageing of wood, then apply on the wet surface STAR TEAK SBIANCANTE (Brightener) by brush. Use a nylon brush to brush off the surface, rinse with plenty of water and let dry for 24 hours. In case of difficult stains repeat the application with STAR TEAK SBIANCANTE (Brightener). Apply STAR TEAK PROTETTIVO (Sealer) by brush or by a soft pad and let dry for 24 hours. In the case of particular dry wood, repeat application few times allowing 1-2 hours between applications. When hot temperatures are present  it can be necessary to repeat the application specially on those areas where ther wood is more worn out or dull.