Specification
TECHNICAL DATA
VAR-14
VARATHANE
®
WOOD FILLER
Form: RAC-16
Rev.: 012413
1
].DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Varathane
®
Wood Filler can be sanded, stained, top-
coated or painted. Apply to defects in wood, including
cracks, scratches, gouges and nail holes. Dries hard and
will not shrink or crack. When cured, it will accept nails
and screws. It can be used on bare, stained, or finished
wood. It is suitable for repairing furniture, cabinets, trim
and even wood floors.
.PRODUCTS .
3.5 oz. Tube Description
215198 Cherry
215199 Fruitwood
215202 Natural
215210 Colonial Maple
215211 Dark Maple
215212 Red Mahogany
215213 Golden Oak
215214 Dark Walnut
.PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Prepare bare wood for staining by sanding in the direction
of the grain. Begin with #120 grit sandpaper and progress
through #150, #180 and #220 grits. Remove all sanding
dust with a vacuum or clean rag dampened with mineral
spirits.
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.
APPLICATION
Stain Application on Bare Wood - Prior to staining bare
wood, ensure filler is completely dry and has been sanded
to a smooth and even finish. Apply stain following
manufacturer’s directions. Allow stain to dry before top
coating. Sand the filler smooth using #240 to #280 grit
sandpaper before staining or top coating.
PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
Application of Wood Filler - Knead tube well before
using. Squeeze out a liberal amount of wood filler directly
in crack or other defect. Using a plastic putty knife, spread
filler evenly across surface and press firmly in place.
Replace lid tightly after each use.
DRY TIME
Dry time of product depends on depth of scratch or repair.
Most repairs will dry within 2 hours. If more than one filling
is required, allow sufficient dry time between coats.
PROTECTING YOUR PROJECT
Use Varathane Polyurethane to protect your project.