FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: UV PLUS FOR HARDWOOD
DECKS
What is UV Plus
for Hardwood Decks?
How long will it
last?
I want to keep my
wood looking natural? Should I use a clear finish?
After I applied
UV Plus for Hardwood Decks, there are areas that are shiny and tacky.
What happened? How do I fix it?
Can UV Plus for
Hardwood Decks be applied over another stain?
What is the
proper temperature to apply UV Plus for Hardwood Decks?
How long should I
let my deck weather before applying UV Plus for Hardwood Decks?
Why doesn't UV
Plus for Hardwood Decks bead water?
What should I use
to clean my deck?
I have trim and
other wooden surfaces that are made of cedar and pressure treated wood.
Can I use the UV Plus for Hardwood Decks product on these?
I
want a shiny finish. Can I put multiple coats on the deck?
Q: What is UV Plus for Hardwood Decks?
A: UV Plus for
Hardwood Decks is a penetrating oil finish that beautifies and protects
exterior wood, providing a natural appearance. It is specifically
formulated for dense woods like Ipe, Mahogany, Ironwood, Massaranduba, Meranti, and all other
exotic hardwoods. UV Plus for Hardwood Decks is available in "Natural",
which is a subtle brown tone, and "Red Mahogany", with deep red tones.
Both colors beautifully complement these exotic woods. UV Plus for Hardwood Decks contains UV absorbers
and fungicides of the highest quality.
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Q: How long will it last?
A: On vertical,
smooth surfaces, UV Plus can be expected to last for 2-3 years, on
rough surfaces, 3-4 years and on decks 1-2 years. The time element will
vary depending on conditions such as sunlight, weather and direction of
exposure.
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Q: I want to keep my wood looking natural? Should I
use a clear finish?
A: Clears do not
protect the wood from damaging ultraviolet light, and do not offer much
color retention. We suggest using a product pigmented with Transparent
Iron Oxides, such as our UV Plus for Hardwood Decks. This allows you to
maintain a natural look while providing UV protection and extended
color retention to the
wood.
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Q: After I applied UV Plus for Hardwood Decks, there
are areas that are shiny and tacky. What happened? How do I fix it?
A: This is
caused by oversaturation of UV Plus for Hardwood Decks on the wood.
Remember, the product must be able to penetrate completely to work
properly. 30 to 45 minutes after application, remove any excess
material promptly. If there are shiny or tacky areas on the deck,
within 48 hours of application, scrub affected areas with lacquer
thinner or MEK solvent to soften excess material. Wipe dry. If product
has cured to the point that this does not correct the problem, excess
material must be removed by chemical stripping or sanding. Dispose of
clean up materials according to local, state and federal regulations.
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Q: Can UV Plus for Hardwood Decks be applied over
another stain?
A: Yes, provided
the previous finish has sufficiently weathered to allow penetration of
UV Plus for Hardwood Decks. For best results, clean the surface with
Part A Wood and Deck Cleaner or sand to a new surface. A stain stripper
may be used in cases where there is existing, weathered stain.
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Q: What is the proper temperature to apply UV Plus
for Hardwood Decks?
A: We recommend
surface temperatures between 45F and 90F. Avoid application in direct
sunlight on hot days. If the wood is hot to the touch, it is too hot to
apply UV Plus for Hardwood Decks.
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Q: How long should I let my deck weather before
applying UV Plus for Hardwood Decks?
A: New decks
should weather six to eight weeks before applying UV Plus for Hardwood
Decks. After weathering, the wood should be cleaned. The wood needs to
weather sufficiently to allow the pores to open up to accept the stain.
Failure to do so may cause premature failure and possible surface sheen
problems.
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Q: Why doesn't UV Plus for Hardwood Decks bead water?
A: Water beading
is accomplished by adding waxes or paraffin to the stain. They do not
last very long and are not good permanent water repellents. The high
solids content of UV Plus for Hardwood Decks fills the pores of the
wood providing excellent water repellency that will last.
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Q: What should I use to clean the deck?
A: Use Messmer's
Wood and Deck Part A Cleaner for all hardwood decks. It's usually not
necessary to use the Part B Brightener on hardwoods since it has very
little effect on these types of woods.
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Q: I have trim and
other wooden surfaces that are made of cedar and pressure treated wood.
Can I use the UV Plus for Hardwood Decks product on these?
A: Yes, UV Plus
for Hardwood Decks can be used on other types of exterior wood,
including cedar, redwood, pine, and pressure treated lumber. Keep in
mind that the appearance of dissimilar woods will not be the same after
applying the UV Plus, but generally it is very complementary.
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Q: I want a shiny finish. Can I put multiple coats
on the deck?
A: No. The only
way to get a shiny surface on the wood is by using a multiple coat,
film forming finish. We don't
recommend clear film forming finishes on decks because they are
slippery when wet, they will eventually peel, and they are difficult to
maintain and recoat. When properly applied, a penetrating finish like
UV Plus for Hardwood Decks will not be shiny, it will have a natural,
matte look. For a
glossy or satin appearance on vertical surfaces, we recommend our Timberflex
products.
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