Use and Care Manual

FLOOR TECHNICAL DATA
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VARATHANE
®
PREMIUM FLOOR FINISH (350 VOC)
Form: GDH-436
Rev.: 121714
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].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 .
SKU (1-Gallon) Description
214550 Gloss
214551 Semi-Gloss
214552 Satin
286769 Matte
.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. Refer to the Varathane Floor Finishing brochure or
visit www.varathane.com for more information. 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.)
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 12 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 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 2 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: 800-900 square feet/gallon.