Step 1

Prep the Surface



  • Pour 1-part denatured alcohol (or rubbing alcohol) and 1-part water into a spray bottle or bowl.  Wipe surface down with mixture.



If the surface is slick or shiney...
Scuff up the surface with a light sanding to give it tooth. This is a good tip for almost any surface, but especially shiney surfaces.





Step 2

Apply Ultratique (All-in-One) Paint
  • Apply one coat of Retique It® Light Wood as your base coat.
  • Make your final strokes long and even. (Stay consistent with the direction you want the grain)



Step 3 - Grain It

with Bleached Wood to get the "Weathered Finish"

If you ordered a Brushed Finish Kit, then you can skip this step. A graining tool is not included in the Brushed Finish Kit.

The graining tool is used to get a pronounced grain.

NOTE: If you received 2 liquid wood shades in a kit, then the smaller container of liquid wood should be used as the graining coat.



Step 4 - Stain It


With Retique It® Water-based Gel Stain

  • Put on protective gloves (Optional)
  • Thoroughly stir your stain.


Seal It

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