Versus Interior Exterior Varnish

Data Sheet no28-2015.

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

 

A general purpose interior/exterior solvent based varnish for all wood surfaces.

 

USES:

 

• For use on new and previously varnished interior and exterior wood surfaces.

 

FEATURES:

 

• Excellent water resistance.
• Excellent exterior durability and very UV resistant.
• Durable wood varnish for all wood surfaces.

 

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

 

• Type: A Long Oil Alkyd.
• Appearance: Matt and Gloss.
• Colors: Clear, Light Oak, Dark Oak, Teak, Mahogany.
• Solids: 45% by mass.
• Density: 0.82 – 0.86.
• Specific Gravity: 0.90 – 0.91.
• Viscosity at 25ºC: 65-70 Kµ.
• Flash Point: Flammable at 34ºC.

 

APPLICATION DETAILS:

 

• Mixing: Stir well before use.
• Method: Brush. Rollers not recommended. Conventional spray.
• Thinning: Mineral Turpentine.
• Clean up: Mineral Turpentine.
• Spreading rate: 10-12m ²/l depending on surface porosity and profile.
• Conditions: Avoid painting in wet or cold weather. Minimum temp 8º C
• Drying time: Touch dry 4 hours. Hard dry 18 hours at 25 degrees.
• Recoating time: 18 hours.
• Requirements: 2 coats.

 

SURFACE PREPARATION:

 

• New Surfaces must be sound, clean and dry (moisture content below 15%) before painting.
• Sand to a smooth surface in the direction of the wood fiber.
• Remove all dust.
• Thin first coat with 10% Mineral Turpentine.
• Sand slightly with fine sandpaper or fine steel wool in between coats.
• Apply 2^nd coat and 3^rd coat unthinned.
• To prevent ingress of moisture the end grain must be coated..

 

• Redecoration.

• For surfaces in poor condition: Strip down and treat as new work.
• Surfaces in good condition must be slightly sanded, dusted and then treated as new work.
• For maximum protection on exterior wood 3 coats of varnish is advisable.

 

STORAGE:

 

• Keep containers properly sealed.
• Store away from direct heat, sun and severe cold.

 

PACKAGING:

• 1 Liter, 5 Litres, 20 Litres.

 

PRECAUTIONS:

• Detailed safety information: refers to the material safety data sheet for this product.
• Not to be used as a wood floor coating.
• Do not apply on wet or damp timber.
• Do not paint in wet or cold weather. (Minimum 5ºC.)
• Drying times will be extended during wet or cold weather conditions
• To prevent ingress of moisture the end grain must be coated..