Rubio Monocoat was invited to partner in the refurbishment of a 35m2 Balau deck in the heart of Cape Town, alongside BPM Toolcraft to feature our new exterior product – DuroGrit.
We started by removing the previous coatings (a few layers of varnish) by sanding to 80 grit and cleaning the surface with the Exterior Wood Cleaner, before finishing the surface with our new DuroGrit in the colour Bison Brown.
Step 1. Dampen the surface with water. Use a garden hose. Step 2. Apply some undiluted Exterior Wood Cleaner. Step 3. Scrub the treated area with a nylon scrubbing brush in the lengthwise direction of the wood until it is clean. This will cause the product to foam. For stubborn stains, repeat the treatment. Step 4. Rinse thoroughly until all the foam has disappeared. Step 5. Allow the surface to dry well.
Application steps:
Step 1. Stir the product for a few minutes before use. *When working during extreme heat, we recommend adding 10% Open Time Extender to the ‘DuroGrit’ product. This will allow you to apply the product easier and be able to keep a wet edge during application. Step 2. Apply the DuroGrit evenly to the surface with a soft, synthetic brush made for water-based products. Work in the direction of the wood, always covering the full length. So never stop in the middle of a board but only at a natural break (e.g. a seam, edge, staircase, etc.). Work in small sections of about 1 or 2 boards wide. Always apply sufficient product and brush again afterwards to avoid start/stop and brush marks (remember not to exert too much pressure on the brush). Step 4: Let it dry for 3 hours – Complete curing takes place after 3 days (at 20°C).
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