Cabot Exterior Woodcare Guide

exterior Woodcare p ro j e c t g u i d e

s u rfac e pre p Proper preparation of the surface prior to using any wood care product is the key to achieving lasting results. Taking the time to identify and correct problem areas will pay dividends over time and make for a beautiful and durable project.

M i l d e w, A l g a e , M o l d & D i rt A clean surface can result in a finish lasting 3-4 times as long as a finish applied to a dirty or unprepared surface.

Cabot Problem-Solver Wood Cleaner, Wood Brightener and Wood Strippers work fast and prepare properly.

Peeling & Unsound S u r fa c e s Unsound surfaces such as failed coatings, loose wood fiber, grain erosion, weathered wood or simple dirt need to be prepared thoroughly for proper coating penetration and adhesion. The steps are easy and the benefits are great.

T h e P ro b l e m S o lv e r s

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Cabot Problem-Solver Wood Cleaner, Brightener or Strippers are essential products for creating a properly prepared surface for coating.

Each product is carefully engineered for maximum performance.

Fi n ish ing The application of any wood care product is the final touch to protecting and beautifying your wood care project. The right tools and the proper techniques will yield the longest lasting results.

T h e To o l s Every job begins and ends with the right tools, and wood care is no exception.

Start with premium-quality brushes, rollers or pad applicators and be sure to have drop cloths, solvents, eye protection, rags and other sundry items to make the job easier.

The Techniques The finest applicationcan be achieved by brushing the finish into the wood using a high-quality brush. Be sure to follow the directions on the label and do not over, or under apply the coating. Work towards logical breaks to avoid lap marks or the overlapping of coats. Always apply according to the directions.

# 1 R at e d P ro d u c t s Years of exceptional performance and innovation have made Cabot’s distinctive yellow label the benchmark for exceptional quality wood care.

This is what wood care enthusiasts expect and why Cabot is consistently rated #1 in product tests, year after year.

O PAC I T Y To reveal or conceal, Cabot’s Exterior Wood Care Products have a wide range of pigmentation that blend beauty with protection.

SOLID Total coverage gives maximum protection.

SEMI-SOLID Extra pigment adds longevity.

SEMIT R A N S PA R E N T Lightly pigmented for increased protection.

TRANSLUCENT Soft tones for natural beauty.

CLEAR Water repellency with no color.

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There is no better way to visualize color than to apply a sample of the actual coating to be used to the actual surface of the project.

Cabot's unique color sampling program provides 4-ounce liquid samples of all Cabot products, colors and opacities. When it comes to feeling confident about color selection – seeing is believing. Visit your local Cabot retailer for these helpful little cans.

P ro d u ct FORMULATION

COLORS

APPLICATION

# COATS

Waterproofing

Water-Based

3 + Clear

Decks/Siding

1

Toned

Clear Solution

Oil-Based

4 + Natural

Decks/Siding

1

Toned

Australian Timber Oil

Oil-Based

3 + Natural

Decks/Furniture

1

Toned

Water-Based

3 + Natural

Decks /Fences

2

Toned

Oil-Based

100

Decks

1

Moderate

Water-Based

100

Decks

1

Opaque

Composite Decking Stains

Oil/Water Combined

100

Decks

1

Moderate

Solid Composite Stains

Oil/Water Combined

100

Decks

1

Opaque

Semi-Transparent Stains

Oil or Water-Based

100

Siding/Trim

1

Light

Semi-Solid Stains

Oil or Water-Based

100

Siding/Trim

1

Moderate

Bleaching Oil

Oil-Based

1

Siding

1

Light

Weathering Stain

Oil-Based

1

Siding

1

Light

Water-Based

100

Siding/Trim

2

Opaque

Oil

100

Siding & Trim

1

Opaque

Water-Based

100

Siding/Trim

2

Opaque

PRODUCT

OPACITY

Deck Care

S.P.F. Deck & Fence Decking Stains Solid Decking Stains

S i d i ng Ca re

PRO.V.T. Solid Stain O.V.T. Solid Color Oil Stain The Finish

s e lector DRY TIME

DURABILITY

U.V. PROTECTION

FADE RESISTANCE

MILDEW RESISTANCE

CLEAN-UP

1 Hour

1-2 Years

Good

Good

Good

Soap & Water

24 Hours

1-2 Years

Good

Good

Good

Solvent

24 Hours

1-2 Years

Good

Good

Good

Solvent

2 Hours

2-4 Years

Better

Better

Better

Soap & Water

24 Hours

2-4 Years

Better

Better

Better

Solvent

24 Hours

2-4 Years

Better

Better

Better

Soap & Water

24 Hours

2-4 Years

Better

Better

Better

Soap & Water

24 Hours

3-5 Years

Best

Best

Best

Soap & Water

24 Hrs./2 Hrs.

2-4 Years

Good

Good

Good

Soap & Water/Solvent

24 Hrs./2 Hrs.

3-5 Years

Better

Better

Better

Soap & Water/Solvent

24 Hours

3-5 Years

Better

Better

Better

Solvent

24 Hours

3-5 Years

Good

Good

Good

Solvent

2 Hours

4-6 Years

Best

Best

Best

Soap & Water

24 Hours

4-6 Years

Best

Best

Best

Solvent

2 Hours

4-6 Years

Best

Best

Best

Soap & Water

130 years after inventing the very first shingle stain, Cabot Wood Care Products are widely regarded as the best, most innovative and longest lasting architectural coatings available today. This is made possible by a continuing commitment to developing premium-quality stains, paints and finishes that use the purest pigments and finest ingredients.

Cabot Wood Care Products have a finish for every wood you will consider –– for every style and for every taste, as well as a complete line of wood preparation products to assure beautiful, long-lasting results for every outdoor project.

Samuel Cabot Incorporated 100 Hale Street Newburyport, MA 01950

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