How to Waterproof YellaWood
- 1). Clean the surface of the YellaWood thoroughly. If it is new, spraying it with a garden hose and letting it air-dry should be sufficient. If you are waterproofing older wood as a maintenance measure, you may want to pressure-wash the surface first to remove dirt and debris and then allow it to dry. The surface must be completely dry before proceeding. This may take several days, so be patient.
- 2). Decide if you want to apply a clear coat of water repellent or a semitransparent stain that contains a water repellent. For the former, move to the next step. For the latter, move to Step 4.
- 3). Apply a coat of clear water repellant to your YellaWood with a paintbrush. Read the instructions and warnings before use. Apply additional coats if the manufacturer of the water repellant recommends this.
- 4). Drop a few drops of water somewhere on your YellaWood. Look to see if the water absorbs readily into the wood. If it does, apply a coat of semitransparent stain that contains a water repellent. If the water just beads on the surface, wait several days to retest, or apply a coat of clear water repellent that doesn't contain stain. If you use a clear water repellent, wait eight weeks before applying a semi-transparent stain over it.
- 5). Allow the stain to dry between coats. Apply as many coats as it takes to achieve your desired color. Read the instructions and warnings for the stain before use.
- 6). Reapply water repellent yearly as regular maintenance. Reapply stain as needed.
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