Penofin Hardwood Drying Time

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Penofin hardwood drying time. At best these estimates give a wide. Mcmillen and eugene m. Simply wash the surface with water and a mild detergent. Because penofin is a low solid product there is no stripping or sanding necessary.

Both publications contain information published by many public iv. Wengert forest products laboratory forest service u. What do i do to. Measure and purchase the correct amount of product needed.

But it will depend on were it is to be used as to the target mosture content around 11 for internal use and 15 20 for use outside. Department of agriculture maintained at madison wisconsin in cooperation with. Only penofin s hardwood wood stain can penetrate dense hardwoods that need nourishing and stabilizing. It takes 3 hours for penofin to dry to touch.

After 20 30 minutes wipe the surface thoroughly with clean lint free cloths to remove any excess finish. This unique formula penetrates deep into the wood fibers and does not create a surface film. The surface will be dry enough to use in 12 hours. Drying eastern hardwood lumber by john m.

Allow penofin 20 30 minutes to penetrate into the wood. Mcmillen and eugene m. On a horizontal surface you can expect penofin to perform for an average of 9 24 months and 2 5 years on a vertical surface. This step is important as it allows the finish to coat the individual fibers of the wood protecting your investment from the inside out.

Unlike high solid wood stains that. The time will vary depending on the percentage of sunlight and weather exposure. Allow wood surface to dry completely approximately 48 hours. Drying hardwood lumber is an update of a previous forest service publication drying eastern hardwood lumber by john m.

Abstract published data on estimated air drying times of lumber are of limited usefulness because they are restricted to a specific location or to the time of year the lumber is stacked for dry ing.