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Renovating worn or weathered concrete or wood surfaces comes down to three steps — the preparation, the application of fresh stain and the regular maintenance of your surface. Learn how Olympic's RESCUE IT! MAX Resurfacer & Primer & Sealant can help you save money by updating your concrete or wood rather than having to do a costly replacement. Just follow this 3-step process.
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#1 - Prepping the Surface
Scrape & Clean
Prep matters! Deep clean your surface so that it is ready for RESCUE IT!® MAX Resurfacer.
Follow these simple steps to prepare your worn surface:
Scrape - Begin by scraping to remove peeling paint* or stain from your surface. Remove all loose splinters, and replace rotting or damaged boards. Also, secure loose deck screws, raised nail heads or loose decking boards.
Clean - Using a premium deck cleaner like Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner or Olympic Premium Deck Brightener & Wash, thoroughly clean and rinse well to remove cleaning product residue and contaminants. Repeat the process as many times as necessary to remove all dirt, mildew, grease and algae.
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* WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust or fumes. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST OR FUMES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a properly fitted NIOSH-approved respirator and prevent skin contact to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting USEPA National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead. Follow these instructions to control exposure to other hazardous substances that may be released during surface preparation.
Please refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety and detailed application instructions.
#1 - Prepping the Surface
Wash & Fill
Once you are satisfied that you have removed all dirt, mildew, grease and algae:
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Wash - Pressure wash your surface using LOW to MODERATE pressure. Allow wood to dry completely (minimum of 24 hours). Then, remove any loose wood fibers with coarse sandpaper.* Remove all sanding dust.
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Fill - Fill cracks and depressions larger than 1/4-in. For wood surfaces use an exterior paintable sealant caulk. For concrete surfaces use a polymeric concrete patching compound. Please follow all manufacturers' instructions.
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* WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust or fumes. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST OR FUMES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a properly fitted NIOSH-approved respirator and prevent skin contact to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting USEPA National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead. Follow these instructions to control exposure to other hazardous substances that may be released during surface preparation.
#2 - Applying Resurfacer
RESCUE IT! MAX
RESCUE IT!® MAX Resurfacer & Primer & Sealant offers maximum protection from the elements for your wood deck or concrete patio. In just two coats, you can cover up to 75-sq feet of your chosen surface.
Our resurfacer helps you by:
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Self-priming in 2 coats on properly prepared surfaces
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Filling cracks up to 1/4-in
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Locking down splinters
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Providing waterproofing protection
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Providing a three-way mildew and algae resistant coating
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Providing a slip-resistant finish with a barefoot-friendly texture*
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* WARNING! Darker resurfacer colors may result in higher surface temperatures from direct sun exposure than light resurfacer colors.
#3 - Refresh & Brighten
Surface Maintenance
Once your concrete or wood surface has been resurfaced, you will want to keep it looking great year after year.
Along with checking for damaged wood, you should wash the surface once or twice a year with a premium deck cleaner.
Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner is applied at full strength with a deck care sprayer or a plastic pump-style garden sprayer and hose.
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Always test a small, hidden area, rinse and let dry before using this product.
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Spray the affected area liberally and allow to stand for five to 10 minutes. No scrubbing necessary.
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Thoroughly rinse treated surface and surrounding areas with water to neutralize cleaning action.
For wood that was previously stained, dark cedar and redwood, we recommend Olympic Premium Deck Brightener & Wash. It is a gentler cleaner for these more sensitive surfaces.
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CAUTION: Premature use will cause the coating to fail. Avoid heavy use for 30 days to allow full cure to a hard finish. Follow all package instructions.
Please refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety and detailed application instructions.