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Product Description
- Made from Tung Oil and a special resin that provides a high gloss that stands up to sun, salt and fresh water exposure.
- When the gloss level begins to fade from sun/UV exposure, simply clean and recoat the surface. Sanding down to bare wood is not necessary.
- Applies easily with a China bristle brush, cloth, or roller. Sanding is not necessary between coats for adhesion purposes.
- Coverage: 400 square feet per gallon per coat.
- For exterior projects, use 2-3 coats Marine Sealer, followed by 1 or 2 coats of Marine Finish.
Uses
- Specially made for boat decks, bright work and spars and for other heavy-duty exterior applications, such as exterior doors and garage doors.
- Use as a finish coat for an exterior satin finish over 1-2 coats of Waterlox Marine Sealer or Waterlox Original Sealer / Finish.
- Not recommended for use on pressure treated woods.
Preparation of Surfaces
Apply to a small test area and allow to dry prior to applying to the entire
surface. Final color effect is always influenced by the grain, texture,
porosity, species of wood, number of coats and by method of
application.
Strip previously finished surfaces to bare wood. Where not possible to
strip all wood, Waterlox Original Marine Sealer can be used as a
primer / tie-coat. If the previous finish is a urethane or unknown, the
finish must be abraded before application. Sand the surface well and
wipe clean with a tack cloth or cloth dampened with paint thinner.
Application
Application methods include lambswool, brush, roller, cloth, or spray.
For exterior porch floors or decks, we recommend using a lambswool
applicator to apply the finish. To smooth out bubbles in the surface, you can follow up with a china bristle brush. Be sure to apply the finish with the grain of the wood.
Sanding between coats is not necessary for adhesion purposes, for
aesthetic reasons, you can perform a light sanding with fine sandpaper,
steel wool (#4/0) or buff with a 3M® white pad.
Staining with Waterlox
Stain can be added to your first coat of Waterlox Original Marine
Sealer. You can add up to 1 quart of oil-based stain to 1 gallon of
Waterlox Original Marine Sealer (4:1 ratio). We recommend you use an
old-fashioned oil-based stain (without additives such as urethane). Test the stain mixture as well as the subsequent coats of Waterlox Original Finishes before applying to the entire surface.
Coverage
One gallon of Waterlox Original Marine Satin covers 400 square feet
per gallon per coat. Thinning is not necessary.
Begin all exterior finishing projects with1-2 coats of Waterlox Original
Marine Sealer, followed with 1-2 coats of Waterlox Original Marine Finish.
Dry Time
After each coat has been applied, allow to air dry for 6-24 hours, or until
tack-free.
Dry time depends on temperature, ventilation and humidity.
For best results apply when temperatures are over 60°F, and when
humidity is relatively low. Dry time will increase due to low temperatures
or high humidity. Always ensure adequate ventilation.
Clean Up/Storage
Use mineral spirits or turpentine to clean tools, equipment, applicators
and spills. Then wash with warm soapy water.
Transfer unused Waterlox Original Marine Sealer to smaller tightly
sealed jars or raise the level in the original container by adding clean
marbles or stones. This is to prevent the potential jelling of contents due
to air exposure within the can.
Cautions
Do not use over wax. To avoid spontaneous combustion of oil soaked rags during
temporary storage, soak soiled rags and waste immediately after use in
a water-filled, closed metal container.
