Whether your wood deck, fence or siding is new or old, you want to protect your investment!  Superdeck makes it easy to protect while beautifying exterior wood with a superior coating and restoration product for every wood type and every need.  Read on for handy tips for super-looking wood from the experts at Superdeck.

1. Superdeck stains saves you time and money with a specially formulated one-coat system.
2. Apply Superdeck only at a rate which the wood can absorb for best penetration.
   
3. The darker the stain color, the longer the color will last.
4. The final color will vary depending on the wood age, type and texture.
5. Always test a small area first for color satisfaction.

1. For new cedar, redwood, and hardwoods Superdeck Exterior Transparent Stain gives a beautiful and translucent finish that will highlight the wood grain pattern.
2. Superdeck Exterior Transparent Stain for pressure-treated wood is specially formulated to convert the color of pressure treated wood into a natural wood tone
3. Superdeck Semi-Transparent Stain gives extra color and coverage, and is an excellent choice for older woods that have been damaged or faded. A semi-transparent stain provides more hide than a transparent stain, but does not completely hide the wood grain like a solid.
4. For complete hide choose Superdeck Solid Color Deck Stain, which provides opaque (solid) coverage to wood.
5. To protect log home siding, choose Superdeck Log Home Oil Finish for superior resistance to harsh climates.

1. Brushing is the preferred method of application. Brushing works well on all surfaces and provides smooth and even coverage. Natural bristle brushes are recommended, although poly or pad applicators can be used.
2. Roller applicators work well on rough sawn surfaces. Use a short to medium nap roller.
3. Garden sprayers are a quick and efficient means of application. Back brush after spraying to eliminate pools and puddles.
4. Airless sprayers are the preferred method for large jobs. Use the lowest setting and a large orifice tip to obtain a reasonable spray pattern and to avoid a fine mist. Back brush after spraying to eliminate pools and puddles.

1. To ensure color consistency, Superdeck should be shaken or stirred before and during use. Intermix all gallons to be used for large jobs.
2. If wood is too hot to touch, it is too hot to stain.
3. The ideal hours to apply stain are morning hours or late afternoons.
4. If moisture is visible or it has rained recently, the wood is too wet to stain.
5. Allow new wood to season for 3-4 weeks before staining.
6. New wood can have some discoloration caused by extractive bleeding or mill glaze that should be removed with Superdeck Wood Brightener.
7. Clean old wood with Superdeck Wood Cleaner to remove dirt, grease, mold and other foreign substances.
8. To remove old paints, stains, or varnishes, strip wood with Superdeck Wood Stripper.

1. If your wood is weathered or has dirt, grime, mold or mildew present...GO BLUE -- Wood Cleaner!
2. If you are going to use a light-toned or clear coating, and to remove tannin and rust stains...GO YELLOW -- Wood Brightener!
3. If your wood has a previous coating or a build-up of coatings and you want to bring it back to bare wood....GO GREEN -- Wood Stripper!

1. Clean exterior wood at least twice a year with Superdeck Wood Cleaner.
2. New cedar and redwood contains high levels of tannin and may start to gray or blacken within the first year and after cleaning. If so, use Superdeck Wood Brightener.
3. By keeping your deck free of debris, leaves and dirt, you can expect the color of your stain to last much longer.
4. The life expectancy of all stains depends on weather conditions, exposure and type of wood. Generally, Superdeck stains will last 2 to 3 years on horizontal surfaces and 3 to 5 years on vertical surfaces.

• Before using any product, please read and follow all label directions and cautions.
• Always test a small area first for color satisfaction.