Retique It New & Improved Formula Liquid Wood Coatings – Stainable Primer for Light & Medium Wood

Introducing Retique It New & Improved Formula Liquid Wood Coatings, a stainable primer that helps you paint then stain for an authentic wood look. The latest formula glides silkily onto surfaces, promoting deeper grain penetration and stronger adhesion with your chosen stain. It is designed to feel like wood, and to finish like wood, while simplifying your project workflow.

First patented in 2018, Retique It delivers an authentic wood finish with over 60% real wood fibers, offering a convincing texture and natural-looking depth. This coating is water-based, low VOC, and virtually odorless, making it suitable for indoor projects and easy cleanup with soap and water. You can tackle a range of hard surfaces with confidence, from furniture and cabinets to floors and trim, all without heavy sanding or stripping.

Key benefits at a glance

• New & Improved Formula: smoother application, deeper grain penetration, and stronger adhesion with a wide range of stains.
• Authentic Wood Finish: patented approach yields a finish that looks and feels like real wood with over 60% wood fibers.
• Low-Prep Solution: minimal surface prep; light scuffing is typically enough to accept a fresh coat of wood.
• Safe, Eco-Friendly & Indoor-Ready: water-based, low VOC, nearly odorless, and easy to clean with soap and water.
• Versatile Surface Coverage: suitable for furniture, cabinets, floors, window frames, drywall, mantles, doors, and more.
• Light Wood Shade Advantage: highly versatile and pairs well with many stain colors, offering depth with darker tones.

How this works in real rooms

• Apply to bare wood or painted surfaces, then stain to reveal grain and texture for a natural look.
• Lightly scuff sand and wipe clean, create a durable base that accepts your stain without harsh prep.
• Finish with a compatible sealant to protect the wood-appearance under daily use.
• Ideal for upcycling old furniture, refreshing kitchen cabinets, or updating trim, mantles, and wainscoting.

Note: Results may vary with stain types and wood species. It’s recommended to test on a small area before full application to gauge grain reveal and color interaction.