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      How to apply Pre-Aging on furniture, stairs & worktops

      Pre-Aging is a high-quality, non-reactive pre-treatment that creates the look of reactive stains, but without the drawbacks. It is always combined with Oil Plus 2C. Pre-Aging is available in 10 standard colours, ranging from a lighter to a darker smoked look, including the warm, green/brown undertones that are so popular. All colours can be mixed with each other, so that the customer can get exactly what they want.

      Instructions to apply Pre-Aging on interior furniture, stairs & worktops

      • Step 1: Sand the surface 
      • Step 2: Vacuum thoroughly 
      • Step 3: Apply Pre-Aging 
      • Step 4: Allow the surface to dry for ± 24 hours
      • Step 5: Break the raised wood fibers
      • Step 6: Finish off with Oil Plus 2C or Invisible Protector

       

      Step 1: Sand the surface 

      • Sand the surface scratch-free. Finish with screening net 100 to 150. (When renovating, you must remove all the residues from previous treatments completely.)

      Step 2: Vacuum thoroughly 

      • Vacuum thoroughly and eliminate all remains of dust.

      Step 3: Apply Pre-Aging 

      • Shake the Pre-Aging well before use and pour in a bucket (Rubio Monocoat Bucket).
      • Apply the product evenly and in a saturated manner on the to be treated surface with a Rubio Monocoat tool, such as a Microfiber Pad, Brush, Sponge, spray gun or roller.
        • Tip: for edges/corners: apply with a brush or a green Mouse Pad.
      • Afterwards smooth out with a beige Scrubby Pad. Avoid puddle formation.

      Step 4: Allow the surface to dry for ± 24 hours

      • Allow to dry for about 24 hours and ensure sufficient ventilation. 
      • The exact drying time depends on the support, air humidity, temperature and ventilation.

      Step 5: Break the raised wood fibers

      • After drying, break the raised wood fibers with a red Scrubby Pad and vacuum afterwards.

      Step 6: Finish off with Oil Plus 2C or Invisible Protector

       

      - To determine the correct colour, always do a small test first with one of our 20 ml sample bottles on identical sanded and prepared wood.

      - When using several containers at one site, it is required to mix them for an even result.

      - To avoid overlapping, always work wet-on-wet.

      - On resinous wood species small white stains may appear as a reaction of the product to the wood.