Textrol Pro

Surface Preparation

New wood surfaces

New wood surfaces have a hard shiny surface known as mill glaze which prevents maximum penetration and bonding of a finish. To properly prepare the surface for application, and minimise splitting, swelling and cupping caused by exposure to the sun and rain, first treat with Seasonite and allow the wood to weather for 6-12 months before applying Textrol Pro.

Weathered wood surfaces

All surfaces must first be clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, grime and mildew. If any mildew is present, treat it with a solution of 1 part bleach to 3 parts water. Scrub the solution on to the surface and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes then rinse thoroughly. Clean weathered wood with Net-Trol wood cleaner and brightener to remove the loose wood fibres, dirt and other surface contaminants. If necessary sand the surface after cleaning (80 grit paper). After cleaning, allow the wood to dry for 2-3 days before finishing.

Previously oiled surfaces

Textrol Pro must only be applied to bare wood surfaces or a weathered wood that was previously finished with Textrol Pro. All other finishes must be completely and thoroughly removed with a wood oil remover such as Owatrol’s Aquanett and then the surface must be cleaned and neutralised with Net-Trol before applying Textrol Pro. If necessary sand the surface after cleaning and stripping (80 grit paper). After cleaning, allow the wood to dry for 2-3 days before finishing.

Previously coated surfaces

Textrol Pro must only be applied to bare wood surfaces or a weathered wood surface that was previously finished with Textrol Pro. All previous finishes must be completely and thoroughly removed with a stripper such as Owatrol’s Dilunett and neutralised with Net-Trol before applying Textrol Pro. If necessary sand the surface after cleaning and stripping (80 grit paper). After cleaning, allow the wood to dry for 2-3 days before finishing.

Application of Textrol Pro

Application Tools

• Brush
• Roller
• Air-less sprayer

Application

• Do not dilute. Mix the product well before and during application.
• On the prepared surface, apply a generous coat of Textrol Pro in the direction of the wood fibres and over the total length of the board.
• Apply a second coat when the wet appearance disappears (approximately 15 to 30 minutes). Never let dry between coats.
• Apply ‘wet on wet’. Repeat until no more oil will saturate.
• Once the timber is saturated, brush out or wipe up any excess product that has not penetrated to avoid shiny spots.
• In case of spray application, smoothing is always recommended to improve penetration and give a uniform appearance.
• Allow 48-72 hours to dry before walking on / using as normal – depending on weather conditions.

Please Note: Textrol Pro is not a surface coating, its place is in the wood not on the surface.

Maintenance

Decks & other horizontal surfaces

Most decks and horizontal surfaces will only require a maintenance application of Textrol Pro every other year. A single application of Textrol Pro every other year will be sufficient to refresh the natural beauty of the deck/horizontal surface and to maintain protection. A periodic clean between applications with Net-trol wood cleaner and brightener to remove dirt and contamination will renew the appearance of the wood.

Cladding & other vertical surfaces

Most cladding and vertical surfaces will only require touch up applications of Textrol Pro. When areas treated with Textrol Pro turn grey, clean with Net-trol wood cleaner & brightener and apply a single application of Textrol Pro to replace material which has weathered out. Areas retaining good colour do not need a maintenance application. Badly weathered areas may require 2 applications of Textrol Pro (apply the second application as soon as the first has penetrated the wood). Surfaces with harsh exposures to the sun and weather will weather wear more quickly than other areas. If this happens, clean effected areas with Net-Trol and apply Textrol Pro as necessary, blending into areas which still have good colour.

Clean Up

Clean all tools and equipment with white spirit whilst still wet. If allowed to dry, remove with paint stripper.

Please note: Any rags, steel wool etc. soaked in Textrol Pro may spontaneously catch fire if improperly discarded. These must be saturated with water after use or placed in a sealed, water filled metal container, before disposing with household waste.

Things to Remember

• Before starting, test the colour choice on a small area. Allow to dry to determine final colour (remember that this colour will lighten over a couple of months to the final colour).
• Cover everything you do not wish to coat, including plants and shrubs.
• Apply between 5°C and 35°C.
• Do not apply if cold and/or wet weather is expected within 24-48 hours.
• Mix product thoroughly before and during application.
• Do not thin.
• Always work the entire length of a deck board or horizontal siding to a logical break, such as a window or door frame.
• Never stop the application in the middle of the wall.
• Vertical siding should be coated from top to bottom.
• Do not allow to dry between coats – apply Textrol Pro ‘wet on wet’
• After spray application, always back-brush or back-roll to improve penetration and uniformity of coverage
• If using an airless sprayer it should be .011 – .015 fluid tip/ 700-800 psi or less