Cabot's Cabothane Clear Oil Based Varnish is a clear polyurethane for doors, windows, trim and furniture. It is a highly durable, hard wearing varnish.

PREPARATION

Note: Fill nail holes, cracks and other defects with Cabot's Wood Tone Putty after applying the first coat of this product for accurate colour matching. Remove stains, dirt, wax, grease and oil with mineral turpentine. Remove any polish with a suitable polish remover.

BARE EXTERIOR TIMBER

To coat new bare timber immediately, scrub damp timber with Cabot’s New Timber Prep, following label instructions. New Timber Prep will draw out tannins and oils quickly from the surface, allowing you to skip the 4-6 weeks weathering process required for new timber. Always follow New Timber Prep with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions.

PREVIOUSLY COATED INTERIOR TIMBER

1. Thoroughly clean the surface with Cabot's Floor Clean and allow to dry. Sand with 180 - 240 grit sandpaper and remove all traces of sanding dust.

2. Apply one coat to a small test area. Allow to dry for 6 hours. Press sticky tape firmly to the surface and pull off quickly. If the coating comes off, sand back to bare timber.

3. If coating adheres well, sand the entire area with 180 - 240 grit paper for good adhesion, remove dust, then follow application instructions.

APPLICATION


Apply with a brush or spray applicator
Note: Do not shake can.

1. Stir thoroughly with a broad flat paddle before and during use.

2. Apply with a good quality brush or spray gun. If spraying, back brushing is recommended. If brushing, always brush in the direction of the grain.

3. Allow to dry for a minimum of 6 hours then lightly sand using 240 grit paper. Remove all sanding dust.

4. Apply the 2nd & 3rd coats as above, lightly sanding with 240 grit paper between each coat

MAINTENANCE

Once your coating has worn and deteriorated, it's time for a re-coat.

1. Thoroughly clean the surface with Cabot's Floor Clean and allow to dry. Sand with 180 - 240 grit sandpaper and remove all traces of sanding dust.

2. Apply one coat to a small test area. Allow to dry for 6 hours. Press sticky tape firmly to the surface and pull off quickly. If the coating comes off, sand back to bare timber.

3. If coating adheres well, sand the entire area with 180 - 240 grit paper for good adhesion, remove dust, then follow application instructions.