Questions and Answers for Wolman 0.88 Gal. Copper Coat Green Below Ground Wood Preservative (Case of 4)

A:  Happy to help, Woody! We recommend allowing Rust-Oleum Wolman CopperCoat Wood Preservative to fully dry before placing the aluminum. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Glad to help out, Tom. Using the polymer-coated deck screw will not adversely affect the Rust-Oleum Wolman WoodLife CopperCoat. You can certainly use them for your application. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  It took a few weeks on my outside shed. Actually, the strong smell lingered for about a month, but finally dissipated completely after a few months. Strong and toxic smelling.

A:  Glad to help out, Harry. It is difficult to say how long the Rust-Oleum Wolman Woodlife CopperCoat will take for the smell to dissipate as that can depend on the conditions and one's sense of smell. Keep in mind that this product is suitable for exterior use only. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  Thank you for reaching out, Kim! The Rust-Oleum Wolman Woodlife Coppercoat Wood Preservative will last years. A recoat may never be needed depending on the application; however, you can do a splash test over the surface to see if water still beads up. If it does, it's still protecting. If a second coat is desired, we suggest waiting one hour. We hope this helps! - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1

A:  I will try to answer your question. The cabin I treated needs a recoat. About every ten years would be a good rule of thumb. One coat was sufficient. The product was flooded on the logs with a pump sprayer. The product advises against using a pump sprayer. The product will soak in and stain the wood green. The stench of the product will last years. Dries quickly in low humidity. The product doesn’t act like a paint but more like a penetrating stain. 5gal barely coated the exterior walls on an 20’x20’ cabin. Seems to work! Be sure, if spraying the product to wear PPE !!! This stuff is NASTY!

A:  Although there is no suggestion on the container, I have successfully mixed the product with either white of black paint to obtained desired shade. Clean the sprayer thoroughly after use. You are good to go.

A:  I don’t see a needTo Power wash the wood unless it’s very dirty. You can also spray it on, it’s waterbase and shouldn’t harm any sprayer parts. It goes on a blue-green tint which will fade over time in the weather.

A:  It may penetrate better if the surface is power washed first. This is a coating that will work best if able to soak in. I wouldn't probably spray this on without adequate personal protective gear it is extremely smelly and probably harmful chemicals and is probably very liquid like, not nearly as thick as paint.

A:  Glad you asked! Rust-Oleum Wolman Woodlife Copper Coat can be applied to pine wood. This product will have a natural green color, but can be painted over if desired. This product can be applied with a brush, roller, or pump-style sprayer. We don't recommend using this in an air sprayer. The surface must be dry and free of any colored paints, stains, varnishes or built-up, clear finishes, as well as ground-in-dirt, grayed surface fibers and tannin, algae, or mildew stains. You can use the Rust-Oleum Wolman Deck & Fence Brightener to remove the old, gray finish and surface contaminants, then conduct Splash Test before applying the CopperCoat. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wolman-1-gal-Deck-and-Fence-Brightener-Case-of-4-16116/204069612 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  will do well and will only change the color very little. one liberal coat is all you need.

A:  Yes, but don’t expect to paint it afterwards. It most likely won’t stick.

A:  Good question, Fred! If the T111 siding is bare, then you can apply the Rust-Oleum Wolman CopperCoat. You can also topcoat with any oil-based paint. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  yes and does well

A:  I believe the instructions said it could be used on siding.

A:  I believe you can.

A:  Not required on pt treated wood. Untreated wood once application is absorbed into wood fibers and dry is safe. About 2/3 hours Turns wood light green from the copper.

A:  NO! The directions say not to use near vegetable gardens. However if you are only planing a flower garden that might be a different story. However suppose someone in the future used it for vegetables instead of flowers?!

A:  We can help you, Dave. We don't recommend applying Rust-Oleum Wolman CopperCoat to surfaces that will come in contact with food or a food source, including the dirt the plant is in. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  Mix copper sulfate with an oil varnish and apply that to your lumber instead. This product should be used nowhere near vegetables. Based on its chemical composition, this product was tapped directly from the amine scrubber of a refinery. It contains a toxic and carcinogenic mix of copper naphthenate and ethanolamine in concentrations that exceed EPA and FDA sanctioned usage in agriculture. As the owner of a water well I deeply regret applying this product on my property.

A:  We appreciate your interest, Tim! Rust-Oleum Wolman Copper Coat Wood Preservative is suitable for use in gardens, as long as it does not have direct contact with food, feed, or potable water. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Thank you for reaching out! The red cap found on Rust-Oleum Wolman CopperCoat Wood Preservative is used to help create a pour opening with the can and needs to be removed prior to use. If needing further assistance, please give us a call at 800-373-6333 to talk with us. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Yes this is water based, but due to the chemicals in the product i would throw the brush/roller out after use. A sealer isn't necessary.

A:  Happy to help! Yes, Rust-Oleum Wolman Copper Coat Green Wood Preservative is water-based and does not require a topcoat or stain over it. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3