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HOW-TO > PROJECT TIPS > APPLYING A TINTED FINISH

Applying A Tinted Finish

To add beautiful color to your wood without hiding the natural wood grain, try Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofer Plus Tinted Wood Protector or Thompson's® WaterSeal® Advanced Tinted Wood Protector. These tinted finishes come in four beautiful wood tones—Honey Gold, Natural Cedar, Rustic Red and Nutmeg Brown. They protect against water damage and have a coating that resists mildew and UV damage.

Follow these general steps when applying a tinted finish.

  • Read all directions thoroughly.
  • New Pressure-Treated Wood: Thompson's® WaterSeal® Advanced waterproofers can be applied immediately to new pressure-treated wood. If using Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofer Plus Tinted Wood Protector, you should wait 30 days.
  • Cover any areas you will not be treating.
  • Prior to application, clean completely with a Thompson's® WaterSeal® cleaner.
  • When using Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofer Plus Tinted Wood Protector make sure the wood is completely dry before application. When using Thompson's® WaterSeal® Advanced waterproofers, the wood can be damp.
  • To ensure consistent color, intermix all containers (of the same color) to be used on the same project.
  • A small trial patch should be tried before application over the entire surface.
  • For best results, apply with a paint pad or brush. If using a garden or pump-up sprayer, you will need to back-brush with a paint pad or brush to even out the finish.
  • Only one light coat is necessary in most applications. Do not saturate surfaces, puddle or build wet film.
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