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TB-3809
$55.50 / gallon
| Gallon |
- For exterior projects as a sealer only, use 2 coats to prime, followed by 1 or 2 coats of Marine Gloss Finish or Marine Satin Finish.
- Excellent for use as a primer, tie-coat, or paint additive to improve adhesion.
- Exceptional adhesion to oily, dense, exotic woods like teak, rosewood, and Ipe.
- Coverage: 500 square feet per gallon per coat
- For exterior projects as a sealer only, use 2 coats to prime, followed by 1 or 2 coats of Marine Finish.
Other Information
Waterlox Original Marine Sealer is a clear, medium
gloss exterior sealer, which penetrates wood enabling it
to resist moisture, dirt, common household acids,
alcoholic beverages, heat and cold.
Uses
Waterlox Original Marine Sealer is recommended for all
exterior wood surfaces as a sealer/primer to seal out
moisture and intensify adhesion of the finish coat (latex and oil-base
paints, and our Marine Finish). Waterlox Original Marine Sealer is nontoxic
when dry.
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.
Waterlox Marine Advantage
Coverage
One gallon of Waterlox Original Marine Sealer covers 500 square feet
per gallon per coat. For harder woods such as oak, cherry, hickory and
heart pine, a total of 3 coats is needed. For softer woods such as pine
and Douglas fir, a total of 4 coats is needed. 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.
