Sand surface of timber before application for a more even result. Timber should be dry and free of contaminants. On previously painted surfaces all paint must be removed, and surface stripped bare and thoroughly sanded before application.

Complementary products:
Porter’ s Wood Wash can be sealed and protected with Porter’ s Clearcote (coverage 15m² per litre). Allow Wood Wash to dry for 72 hours before applying Clearcote. Test before use as a slight colour variation may occur.

Do not apply paint if Relative Humidity is above 85% or temperature is within 3°C of Dew Point.
Do not apply if the surface temperature is greater than 30°C or below 10°C, or likely to fall below 10°C during the application or drying period. Stir thoroughly prior to use.

First coat – apply Porter’s Wood Wash by brush or lamb’s wool applicator, following the grain of the timber. Within 3-4 minutes wipe off excess Wood Wash with muslin or lint-free cloth to achieve desired pattern and depth of colour. Touch dry 2-4 hours. Allow to dry for 24 hours.
Second coat (for a more opaque effect - optional) – Allow first coat to dry for 24 hours then apply a second coat as per first coat. Allow 24 hours dry time.

Clearcoating afterwards:
Allow Wood Wash to dry for 72 hours before applying any clear water-based finish coats. We recommend Porter’s Clearcote. Prior to using Porter’s Clearcote please refer to our specification sheet for Tannin Check.
Porter’s Tannin Check has been designed to be used as a pre-treatment to inhibit tannin migration. Timbers most prone to tannin staining include oregon, jarrah, merbau and western red cedar,and should be applied over the Wood Wash, and prior to application of Clearcote.