The Flood Co. As the industry strives to create more durable, longer-lasting finishes for wood decks and siding, we must also strive to understand the relationship between finishes and preparation products.
Durable finishes perform best when used in conjunction with proper preparation techniques.
The goal is to create an optimal surface that will enable the stain to perform over several years in the harsh elements of the outdoors. Creating this surface requires more than cleaning, powerwashing, and stripping. There is a science to preparing wood surfaces with several steps to consider. Cleaners are the bridge between the wood and the finish, and thus they are an important first consideration. The goal is not only to remove all previous stains and coatings, but also any mill glaze, dirt, and grime, in order to create a surface that enables superior finish penetration.