Technical Specifications
ST
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TECHNICAL DATA
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VARATHANE
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INTERIOR WOOD
ST
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DESCRIPTION AND USES
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Premium Interior Wood Stains are designed
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provide deeper, richer, and more natural color for all
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projects. These stains are ideal for use on wood
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cabinets, doors, trim, floors, and paneling. For interior use
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PRODUCT
APPLICA
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SURFACE
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Remove any existing finishes with sandpaper or s
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Prepare bare wood for staining by sanding in the direction
o
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the grain. Begin with #120 grit sandpaper and progress
t
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ugh
#150, #180 and #220
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PRODUCT APPLICATION
(cont.)
Before staining, remove all sanding dust and dirt with a
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tack cloth, or rag dampened with mineral spirits. For grease
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glue, remove with a clean rag dampened with mineral
s
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Soft woods such as pine, fir, or maple require a wood
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Use
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Premium Wood Conditioner before s
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.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you
m
ay
release lead dust.
LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO
LEAD DUST CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE,
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CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO A
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EXPOSURE. Wear a
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respirator to control
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exposure. Clean up carefully with
a HEPA
vacuum and a wet
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.
Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your
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by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at
1
-
800
-
424
-
LEAD or log on to
www
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TESTING
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Be sure to test your stain to verify the desired color. To test, a
pp
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y
the stain in an inconspicuous area. When testing on soft wood, be
sure to sand and condition the test area. To achieve a lighter
c
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l
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r
,
wipe the stain immediately after application. For a deeper
c
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r
,
allow the stain to set for 1 hour before wiping, or apply
a
dd
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n
a
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coats of
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Use only when air (ambient) temperature is between
55
-
90
°
F
(13-32°C) and relative humidity is below 85%. Stir the c
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t
s
thoroughly to ensure any settled pigment is
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d
b
e
f
o
r
e
application. Apply with a brush or clean,
lint-free cloth.
Apply
t
h
e
stain across the grain until the wood is saturated on top.
W
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p
e
the excess stain off in the direction of the wood grain. Do not
l
e
t
the stain dry before wiping off the excess. A second coat can be
applied after 2 hours. Do not sand between stain
c
oa
t
s
.
PROTECTING THE
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Allow
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Premium Wood Stains to dry for 8 hours
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applying an
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b
ase
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finish or 24 hours before applying a
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based
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Clean application tools and equipment with mineral spirits or
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Form: 5059790
Rev.: 011612