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How Do I Restain My Hot Tub Cabinet?

Hot-tub manufacturers advocate staining the wood cabinet surrounding the tub at least four occasions each year if the tub is outdoors, but only twice a year if it’s inside. Because the tub is exposed to different elements, the wood could deteriorate and dry out. Refinishing the outside surface provides years to the cabinet by removing mildew stains, so protecting the wood from wear and refreshing the finish.

Wash the outside of the hot tub cabinet with a deck wash. Pour the appropriate amount of concentrated deck wash into a garden sprayer after the dilution directions on the tag. Attach the sprayer into a garden hose and spray on the outside of the cabinet with the wash. Let the wash remain on the surface for about 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Allow the cabinet to dry.

Pour blot and finish remover into a bucket. Wear gloves and use a paintbrush to paint the outside of the hot tub cabinet liberally with the remover, covering only 1 side at one time. Let the remover sit for about 30 minutes, then scrape on the cabinet with a putty knife to remove the loosened finish. Repeat on the remaining sides of this hot tub cabinet.

Dip an abrasive mat into a small container filled with mineral spirits. Scrub the outside of the cabinet to eliminate any finish residue. Allow the cabinet to dry thoroughly.

Pour fresh stain and finish remover into a bucket. Paint over the cabinet outside again with a clean brush, and let it remain on the surface for 10 minutes. Rub a wet stripping pad in a circular motion to remove the blot from the outside of the cabinet.

Rinse the outside of the hot tub cabinet with a rag dipped in water, rinsing a tiny area at one time. Allow the cabinet to dry.

Use a handheld oscillating tool armed with a fine-grit sanding accessory. Sand the outside of the hot tub cabinet to smooth the surface.

Paint the cabinet with a weatherproof deck stain. Allow the stain to dry and apply a second coat if necessary. Allow the stain to dry thoroughly.

Paint over the blot with a sealer designed for outdoor wood surfaces to protect against water damage. Use a paintbrush. Allow the surface to dry and apply a second coat to the cabinet.

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What's Liquid Sanding?

A smooth, durable paint finish depends on proper surface prep. Sadly, this key step will be the most least expensive and least favorite part of a remodeling job. Paints and sealers peel and flake if applied to a slick surface. Sanding roughens the surface and produces a bond with new finishes. Liquid sanding options, also called deglossers, reach the identical thing by dissolving the uppermost layer of varnish or paint.

Benefits

1 significant benefit of liquid sanding involves overall time stored instead of sanding by hand. Electric sanders hasten the procedure, but they might also produce hazardous airborne particulate if lead-based or other noxious coatings are included. Liquid sanding products produce no more dust, eliminating the need to wash adjoining household surfaces. The end result is less mess and faster cleanup.

Attributes

Liquid sanding products change from viscosity, and every manufacturer contains another collection of components. Many contain harmful solvents, such as naphtha and toluene, requiring the disposal of applicators after they’ve been used. Soap and water may be utilized to wash applicators employed for non-toxic varieties. Water-based, biodegradable formulas may help the environment, but don’t always measure up to the effectiveness of solvent-based sanding liquids.

Uses

Liquid sanding products may be utilized when trimming wood cabinetry, trim, floors, furniture and in the majority of applications requiring manual sanding. Liquid sanders work especially well on molding and furniture with intricate carving detail. Liquid sanding functions on many types of paints, enamels, sealers, varnishes and stains.

Program

Apply liquid sander with a brush and lint-free cloth. Enable the solution to remain on the surface for the time indicated on the product packaging. Scrub the surface with a sterile cloth or rinse to remove the liquid, based on the formulation. Let the surface dry and repaint within the time recommended by the producer.

Disadvantages

Certain finishes require a combination of liquid sander and dry sanding. Liquid sanders do a superb job dulling most common paints and eliminating contaminants such as wax, grease and oil. However, stubborn endings such as powder coat, catalyzed lacquer and oil-based varnishes might want the abrasive energy of sanding to rough up surface. Liquid sanding products don’t replace sanding to get smoothing unfinished wood grain and irregularities in painted surfaces. Using a rotary tool with a sanding drum or abrasive wheels have become the very best way to access those regions.

Precautions

Solvent-based liquid sanders contain flammable ingredients. Do not store them near an open flame or heat source. All containers, rags, brushes and drop cloths have to be treated as hazardous waste and disposed of properly. Use only in a well-ventilated place due to the damaging fumes associated with liquid sanding products. Always wear gloves and protective eye wear if applying liquid sanding products.

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