{"title":"Surface Preparation","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrepare wooden surfaces for repair, staining, sealing, painting, or refinishing with the Surface Preparation collection at FixTimber. This collection brings together abrasives, scrapers, removal tools, cleaners, brighteners, chemical strippers, brushes, and pads for suitable furniture, cabinets, trim, floors, doors, siding, decks, fences, and other indoor or outdoor wood projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuccessful finishing often depends on the condition of the surface beneath the new product. Preparation may involve removing dirt, mildew stains, loose coatings, raised fibers, oxidation, adhesive residue, or damaged material. Products in this collection differ in abrasiveness, chemical strength, substrate compatibility, application method, and intended use. A tool or cleaner suitable for rough exterior lumber may damage veneer, softwood, delicate molding, or a previously finished interior surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspect the project carefully and test each method on a small concealed area. Follow manufacturer instructions for ventilation, protective equipment, dwell time, rinsing, neutralization, drying, dust control, and disposal. Older coatings may contain lead or other hazardous substances and should not be dry-sanded, scraped, or heated without appropriate identification and controls. Avoid mixing cleaning or stripping chemicals. Surface preparation cannot correct active leaks, structural deterioration, deep rot, or unstable wood, which should be addressed before refinishing begins.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/0773\/7058\/collections\/09_Surface_Preparation.png?v=1787389745","url":"https:\/\/fixtimber.us\/collections\/surface-preparation.oembed","provider":"FixTimber","version":"1.0","type":"link"}