Expert Stain & Seal Semi-Transparent Wood Stain & Sealer

Surface Preparation

• New wood should be allowed to age and cure before staining. 
• The surface must be clean, dry (<13% moisture content) for at least 48 hours, with no rain or sprinkler use for 24 hours before and after stain application. 
• Never apply Expert Stain & Seal to wet or sealed wood.

Product Application

• Mix contents well before use and stir contents often during use.
• Stir thoroughly, as pigment concentrations may settle.
• DO NOT THIN THIS PRODUCT.
• If using multiple pails of stain, mix them for consistent color uniformity.
• Apply using a brush, roller, stain mitt, stain applicator pad, or sprayer.
• Apply one coat by fully saturating the wood surface with a generous amount of stain.
• Do not allow the stain to pool or puddle on flat surfaces.
• Remove or spread out any stain left on the wood surface after 30-60 minutes.
• Expert Stain & Seal self-levels on vertical surfaces, while back-brushing may be required on horizontal surfaces.
• Using a dry cloth, remove puddled or excess stain after application from flat, horizontal surfaces.
• If not removed, it may leave a shiny film on the surface, delay drying times, and cause premature failure.

Drying & Cure Time

• Expert Stain & Seal’s penetrating oils go deep into the wood, drying slowly for several days after application.
• Finished color can take up to several weeks for true color.
• DO NOT walk on stained surfaces for 24 hours, allowing 72 hours for light traffic.

Clean-Up & Disposal

• Clean brushes and application equipment with mineral spirits.
• Disposes of rags, steel wool, or waste in a sealed, water-filled container.

Warranty Terms
EXPERT Stain & Seal guarantees this product to be free of defects for 1 year after the manufacture date.  EXPERT Stain & Seal warranties this product based on color and transparency for a term of 1-year on Transparent stain, 2-years on Semi-Transparent stain, and 3-years on Semi-Solid stain against peeling, cracking, and chipping.  For warranty to be valid, product must be applied with proper application technique according to label directions.

Care & Maintenance
For the warranty to be valid, product must be applied as specified by label directions.  It must be maintained yearly using EXPERT Professional Wood Cleaners, followed by a maintenance stain re-application at the half-life mark of the warranty period.  Clear finishes require maintenance intervals and re-application every 6 to 12 months.  No other warranty is expressed or implied.  If the product is found to be faulty even in accordance to label instructions, a replacement product will be provided, or purchase price refunded.  Manufacturer and Seller assume no liability for the labor cost of any kind.