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General Tools and Materials:
Before You Start
Acclimate all beams by storing them flat in the installation location (but away from moisture and direct sunlight or other heat sources) for at least 24 hours.
Directions
Step 1
Clean
Tools:
- Drop Cloth
- Tack Cloth
Place the beam on a drop cloth. Wipe the beam with a tack cloth to remove any debris.
Step 2
Paint
Tools:
- Paint Brush
- Water-Based Stain or Paint
- Clean Cotton Cloth
- Thoroughly mix stain/paint. Dip brush into stain/ paint and remove excess.
- Wipe brush on a clean cotton cloth or cardboard scrap so that minimal stain/paint remains on the brush (known as dry brush method).
- Brush the remaining stain/paint onto the beam following the direction of the grain. Do not paint against the grain.
- Reload brush as needed.
Step 3
Dry
Allow stain/paint to dry completely.
Step 4
Repeat
Evaluate color and repeat if necessary.