Will it work on old pre-infested wood? I would like to re-use some barn wood
1299080
It will work on any raw untreated unpainted wood. Once applied with it will last for the life of the wood so would be great to use!
1299081
Yes, it works very good on pre-infested wood and I have treated already damaged wood. I recommend drill some 1/8 in holes at various spacings and treat. They will never come back and if any are left they will be dead real soon. Back fill the holes with wood filler after about 24 hours or more of dry time.
10725
An interesting idea! But I doubt it will work because the petrifier is not a glue. Rather it is a soak-in resin that stiffens rotted wood but will not bind loose pieces of remaining wood together. I have had the best luck with applying TWO soaking coats of the product and then using an adhesive filler to build up the mass to the desired dimension. Another successful technique is to apply the coats of petrifier and seal the exposed wood with Liquid Nails - it doesn't build back the wood profile, but it does protect quite well from further wearing and rot.
2129920
that wouldnt be a good idea. its meant for unfished wood (mix with water and paint or spray on) and youd be exposing yourelf to direct contact with poison and it probably wouldnt be very effective because it wouldnt penetrate the finish.
1139364
Im not 100%, but I would say, no. You would be better off sanding the wood with sandpaper and re-staining it, or re-painting.
538119
It should. I use it with 40 steel wool. It softens and smooths the existing finish as much as you want (takes it all off if you keep at it, but even then leaves much of the stain). It also does not raise the nap of the wood. I normally put a coat of poly on last. That is not "authentic" on my antique radios, but it nicely protects them from the occasional wet glass ring, or spill.
1382318
Is it wood? Then yes you can use it. It works best on bare wood, if the wood is already painted or stained it will be less effective.
785343
Yes. Make sure you test the nail depth on scrap wood first. Otherwise, there is NO better way to go.
1239274
IT can be used for termites, If it is pretreatment for wood your best bet would be to used Boracare 1 Gallon.
91171
I can't say if wood filler alone would do the job or not. I can say I used this for the same purpose and was very happy with the results. I've used wood filler alone one time on a much smaller area and was not as pleased with the results.
1253911
Yes, just make sure the wood is sanded smooth and you allow the wax to dry. I usually use 2 coats and it holds up for years. Have used on woods ranging from Red cedar to white oaks, all with fantastic results
892289
yes, as long as you get the course sandpaper. I used mine to remove old varnish on oak steps, door and corners of pine floor. Works great.
1854087
It will but it is going to recycle allot, maybe after every 2 or 3 shots. Nail penetration will depend on what kind of wood. Oak is denser than pine. A 3 gal compressor would work better and drive longer and thicker nails but for small jobs and infrequent use it will do You could also check out Harbor Freight.
364324
Hi buddy this product is not really good for wood. It acts like plastic so I would recommed using it on plastic.
1272613
I used it very successfully on a very old bed of unfinished pine. Not reclaimed of course, but really old, porous, dried out pine. Terrific results. It's a small container, and you can try it out on an inconspicuous spot, and then if you decide you don't want to use it for that, you will surely find many other applications. IMHO!
1349405
I don't see why not I've only used it on medel and rubber but I think it will do fine on wood as long as you spray evenly and do more then one coat. Hope this helps good luck.
450314
Absolutely! I've used it on red oak, maple, African Linge and good old plywood. Nice tool for the money! Keep it oiled
1934474
yes IF the wood is painted or sealed - always test, test, test before diving in and spraying anything that is wood. Never use it on unsealed wood as it will affect the wood and may result in an expensive fix or replacement.