Cabot’s New Timber Prep is designed to remove tannins and oils from bare new timbersurfaces to allow for immediate coating. New Timber Prep skips the recommended timberweathering period of 4-6 weeks for new timber. Always follow Cabot’s New Timber Prep withCabot’s Deck Clean.
Cleaning materials
Water
Application Tools
For use on bare new timber only.
Protect plants, bushes, glass, metal, paint work and any other surfaces that are not to be cleaned, with plastic sheets. Rinse off immediately and thoroughly if contact occurs.
Shake contents before use.
Hose down timber surface, ensuing surface is damp prior to any application of Cabot’s New Timber Prep. Apply New Timber Prep generously undiluted to the timber surface with Cabot’s Deck Prep brush. Do not spot clean Leave New Timber Prep on the timber for 10-15 minutes. If necessary, apply more New Timber Prep to keep timber damp during this 10-15 minute period. Do not allow New Timber Prep to dry on the surface.
Scrub the surface with Cabot’s Deck Prep brush. Do not use a wire brush.
Rinse off timber surface with a garden or high pressure hose. If using a high pressure hose or power washer, use the lowest setting to avoid damaging the timber.
Note: Ensure New Timber Prep is fully washed from the surface, as failure to do so may result in timber discolouration under clear finishes. Always use Deck Clean after New Timber Prep.
While timber is still damp, clean timber with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions.
