(NAPSA)—As the weather gets warmer, we tend to spend more and more time outdoors. There is no better place to sit and enjoy the great spring weather than on your deck. Did you know that the key to keeping your deck looking great for years is not in the stain orfinish you apply—it’s in the surface prep? Weathered wood needsto be cleaned and restored before a single brush stroke of new stain or water-repellent can be applied. For a great-looking deck, follow these tips from the experts at Wolman Wood Care Products. Thoroughly clean. Clean pressure-treated wood decks with Wolman DeckBrite Wood Cleaner & Coating Prep. An acid- and chlorine-free, oxygen-powered powder concentrate, it is tough on stains yet safe to use near plant life and shrubs. If you’re not sure of your wood type, use Wolman Deck & Fence Brightener liquid concentrate. It is formulated to restore all wood—even tannin-rich woods such as cedar, redwood, mahogany and other exotic hardwoods. Both products clean and restore wood to its natural beauty without bleaching or yellowing and remove invisible surface barriers, which can prevent the adhesion of protective coatings and stains. These fast-acting formulas loosen andlift dirt, stains and dis- coloration in just 10 minutes. And they are easy to use—just mix with water, spray on, brush in and rinse off with a garden hose. Strip away deteriorating or unwanted finishes. If the colored finish on your deck has seen better days—or if you want a different look—removeit with a product like Wolman DeckStrip Stain & Finish The key to keeping your deck looking great for years is in the surface prep. and clear finishes and prepare wood for a new finish or stain. The readyto-use, highly concentrated formulas work in just 15 minutes without the need for multiple applications. They contain special wetting agents and thickeners that cling to all wood surfaces—even vertical surfaces—so they’re great for fences, gazebos, play sets and more. Beautify and protect. Once your deck has been properly cleaned and restored, beautify and protect it with a water-repellent coating. Apply a semitransparent or solid stain, such as Wolman DuraStain, or a rich transparent oil finish, such as Wolman F&P, to enhance the beauty of your deck. Even if you decide not to stain, it’s important to protect your deck with a clear, water-repellent sealer. Water-repellent sealers stop rain from penetrating the wood surface, which can cause swelling, shrinking, warping and cracking. Many water-repellent sealers, including Wolman RainCoat, also contain a mildewcide percent acrylic stains, use Wolman DeckStrip ASR Acrylic Stain that will impede the growth of mildew on your deck during the warm, humid months ahead. For more information on the complete line of Wolman Wood Cleaners and Stain Strippers— water-based solid, semitransparent tips—visit www.wolman.com. Remover. For tough-to-remove 100 Remover. Both remove oil- and and for more helpful wood care
