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Protect your wood with the finest wood stain available!

Protect your wood with the finest wood stain available!

PRESSURE-TREATED WOOD AND PENOFIN® WOOD STAIN

PENOFIN penetrating oil finishes are formulated to protect pressure-treated wood, and to enhance the natural beauty of the wood which may be masked by the pressure-treatment. Pressure-treated wood though desirable for its long life usually has a greenish cast which makes its color undesirable. Penofin solves this problem by competely covering this "green caste." Penofin's entire color line brings a beauty to pressure-treated wood previously not possible. As with all stains, test the color first to determine your preference.

Why should wood be pressure-treated?

According to the Southern Pine Council, "Wood is a readily available and economical building material and the only one which comes from a renewable resource. However, wood products used in contact with the ground or in high-moisture locations are subject to attack by termites and microorganisms that promote decay. Under these conditions, wood will be destroyed within four to seven years, in most cases.

Pressure treatment provides the protection needed to significantly prolong the life of wood products assuring structural soundness and a long service life. This process greatly reduces the amount of wood that would be required to replace untreated wood structures damaged by decay or termites, thereby extending our important forest resource. In fact, an estimated 6.5 billion board feet of wood, or the equivalent of building 425,000 new homes, are conserved each year by using pressure-treated wood products."

Features

  • Brazilian Rosewood Oil penetrates deeply to protect against moisture.
  • Hardens and protects individual wood fibers.
  • Transparent Metallic Oxides virtually eliminates fading due to sunlight.
  • Pigments won't fade, turn chalky, or wash off.
  • No surface film to trap moisture and cause chipping or peeling.
  • Wide range of transparent and semitransparent colors.
  • Easy on the Environment: contains NO pentachlorphenol or I, I, I trichloroethane.

    Follow Directions Closely

  • Clean wood surface free of dirt and sawdust build-up before application. All prior coatings must be removed. Allow 48 hours drying time before applying product.
  • Application: Use brush, sprayer, or stain pad. Wipe off excess after 30 minutes.
  • Application should be made with no chance of rain during process or the following eight hours of drying time or spots may occur.
  • Do not apply product in direct sunlight or when the surface temperature of the wood is HOT.
  • A minimum air temperature of 45° F is required during application and drying time.
  • Avoid contact with metals, i.e. metal brushes and steel wool. Tannic acid in cedar and redwood will have a chemical reaction that darkens the wood.
  • Gallon Coverage: smooth surfaces 200 to 300 square feet. Rough surfaces 125 to 175 feet. Coverage may vary.

    Maintenance

    In well-traveled areas, keep the surface clean by washing occasionally with a mild detergent. Cleanse surface thoroughly to reapply.

    Caution & Warnings

  • Combustible! Keep this product away from heat, open flame, and sparks.
  • Beware of spontaneous combustion. Make certain all rags or other materials used with PENOFIN are properly ventilated, soaked in water, stored in an airtight container, or otherwise disposed of safely.
  • Avoid contact with skin and breathing of vapor or spray mist. Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not take internally.
  • If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.
  • Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet and product label for more information.
  • Shelf life is limited once factory seal is broken. Secure lid tightly after each use.
  • PENOFIN is an oil-based product. Clean brushes and other application materials with mineral spirits or paint thinner.

    KEEP THIS AND ALL PENOFIN PRODUCTS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

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