Technical Specifications

Rev. 08/05
Printed in USA
2 of 3
T E C H N I C A L D A T A
VARATHANE
®
PREMIUM FLOOR CLEAR FINISH
OIL BASED
PRODUCT APPLICATI O N (CO NTINUE D)
APPLICATION (Lambswool or Brush)
1.) Stir thoroughly before and during use. DO NOT
SHAKE, shaking will create bubbles in the finish.
2.) Apply using Varathane Lambswool applicator pad
or a good quality, natural bristle brush, or
applicator.
3.) Allow finish to dry minimum of 3.5-4.5 hours
before re-coating. Lower temperatures and/or
higher humidity may cause slower dry times. Re-
coat only when previous coats have dried clear and
feel hard. (Should no longer feel tacky to the
touch.) If any coat has dried more than 12 hours,
lightly sand before re-coating to avoid brush marks.
4.) Apply additional coats following directions above.
A minimum of 3 coats is recommended. Allow
finish to dry 24 hours before light use. Wait 3 days
before subjecting surface to normal usage.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
AIR-ATOMIZED SPRAY:
Type of Gun
Fluid Tip
Atomizing
Pressure
Standard
Compressed Air
1.0-1.5mm
(0.039”-0.059”)
45-80 p.s.i.
HVLP Turbin
1.0-1.5mm
(0.039”-0.059”)
10 p.s.i.
HVLP Conversion
1.0-1.5mm
(0.039”-0.059”)
10 p.s.i.
(at the tip)
SPRAY TIPS
*Fluid Tips must be plastic or stainless steel.
**When using a standard compressed gun, product needs to
be thinned 15-10% with Toulene.
PRODUCT APPLICATI O N (CO NTINUE D)
CLEANUP
For easy clean-up, use paint thinner or mineral spirits.
Dispose of properly. For guidance on disposal of unused
product, contact your local or provincial government
environmental control agency.
PER FO RMANCE C H ARACTERI STI C S
PENCIL HARDNESS
METHOD: ASTM D3363
RESULT: H
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE KCMA Rating 1-10 10= No defects
Alcohol-10
Grape juice, orange juice, lemon juice-10
Olive oil-10
Acetone-10
Vinegar-10
Coffee-10
Mustard-9
Catsup-10
HOFFMAN SCRATCH
Method: ASTM D2197
3.2 kilograms rupture-Pass
SWARD HARDNESS
Method: ASTM D
32
IMPACT RESISTANCE Direct/Reverse
METHOD: ASTM D2794
RESULT: 120/100
TABER ABRASION
METHOD: ASTM D4060 CS17 Wheels 1000g load/1000cycles
RESULT: 85 mg loss (satin)
GLOSS (60°)
METHOD: ASTM D4587 (40 hours)
RESULT: Gloss >85%, Semi-Gloss 50-60%, Satin 20-30%