Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA
VAR-39
VARATHANE
®
PREMIUM FLOOR FINISH (450 VOC)
1
Form: GDH-603
Rev.: 120821
DESCRIPTION AND USES
Varathane
®
Premium Floor Finish is designed to provide the
best protection for wood floors. Varathane Premium Floor
Finish is formulated with patented Aluminum Oxide Nano
Technology to provide excellent scuff and scratch
resistance. Varathane Premium Floor Finish is
recommended for interior bare wood or stained floors. It is
ideal for high traffic areas in kitchens and hallways. It is not
recommended for use on linoleum, vinyl, or glazed tiles or
metal.
PRODUCTS
DESCRIPTION (1-Gallon)
SKU
Gloss
130031
Semi-Gloss
130131
Satin
130231
Matte
286768
PRODUCT APPLICATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
PREVIOUSLY FINISHED SURFACES: For best adhesion,
surfaces must be clean, dry and free of wax, grease, oil,
shellac, lacquer, mildew and polishes. Waxes
must be removed with a wax stripper; sanding does not
remove wax. Shellac must be removed with a paint stripper.
Previously finished floors in good condition should be
cleaned with a TSP (Tri Sodium Phosphate) solution in
water, and rinsed thoroughly with clean water. Do not use
TSP on bare wood floors as discoloring will occur. Some
types of prefinished or factory finished floors may not be
compatible with Varathane Premium Floor Finish. Old
finishes in poor condition must be removed. Use the
Varathane EZV
®
floor sander to obtain a smooth surface.
Remove all sanding dust using a vacuum or cloth dampened
with mineral spirits. Warning: Sanding dust can be a
spontaneous combustion hazard. Always dispose of
collected sanding dust immediately.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you
may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO
LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS
BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN.
PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE.
Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead exposure.
Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop.
Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your
family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at
1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.)
SURFACE PREPARATION (cont.)
STAINED OR PAINTED WOOD: Follow manufacturer’s
directions for application of stain or paint. Make certain
surface is thoroughly dry before applying Varathane Premium
Floor Finish. Refer to manufacturer’s label for dry times. For
best results, use Varathane Premium Wood Stains.
UNFINISHED SURFACE PREPARATION: Using the
Varathane EZV sander, sand the new wood surface. Remove
dust with a rag dampened with mineral spirits or with a
vacuum. Refer to the Varathane Floor Finishing brochure for
more information.
APPLICATION
Apply when temperatures are between 55-90°F (12-38°C)
and the relative humidity is below 85%. Use adequate
ventilation at all times. Use full strength. Do not dilute. Stir
thoroughly before and during use. To prevent bubbles in the
finish, DO NOT SHAKE, do not over-brush or apply with a
roller.
Apply using a good quality, natural bristle brush or wool
applicator. Allow finish to dry a minimum of 4 hours and then
re-coat. Slower dry times may result from applications on
redwood, cedar or woods that have high oil content. Use of a
stain or sealer, or periods of high humidity and/or low
temperatures may also cause slower dry times. Recoat only
when previous coats have dried clear and feel hard and are
no longer tacky to the touch. A minimum of 3 coats is
recommended. Lightly sand between coats before re-coating.
Allow finish to dry 24 hours before light use. Wait 3 days
before subjecting surface to normal usage.
APPLICATION TIPS
Test Varathane Premium Floor Finish in an inconspicuous
area before beginning. Testing is particularly important
when applying over paints or stains as the appearance of
these products may change when an oil-based finish is
applied.
CLEAN-UP
For easy project clean-up, use paint thinner or mineral spirits.
Dispose of properly. For disposal guidance of unused
amounts, contact your local, state or government
environmental control agency.
COVERAGE: 500-600 square feet/gallon.