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Proper surface preparation will enhance the performance and expectancy of the finish. |
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To achieve the best results, the wood should be preconditioned in the area of the building in which it will be used before it is actually installed. This will enable the cedar to achieve equilibrium moisture content.
It is good practice to experiment with the proposed finish on a small sample of wood identical to that to be finished, or to apply the finish to an unobtrusive area to assess the effect. Once the decision has been made on the type of finish, the same brandname product should be used throughout to avoid incompatible formulations and color variations. |