Technical Specifications
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Do not apply in direct sunlight. Use in an area with a
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ventilation such as an open garage. Use only when air
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TECHNICAL DATA
V
AR-01
VARATHANE
®
INTERIOR OIL-BASED
POLYURETHANE
DESCRIPTION AND USES
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Interior
O
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B
ase
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Polyurethane is an
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i
fi
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polyurethane designed to provide abrasion and s
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t
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h
resistance to stained wood surfaces. This product is ideal
f
o
r
application to all interior projects such as furniture, d
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s
,
cabinets and trim. It is NOT recommended for linoleum, vinyl o
r
glazed tiles and
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PRODUCT APPLICATION
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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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S
P
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C
IA
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Y
IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO A
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D
EXPOSURE. Wear a
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pp
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ove
d
respirator to control
l
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exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet
m
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.
Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your
f
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m
il
y
by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at
1
-
800
-
424
-
LEAD or log on to
www
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PRODUCT
APPLICA
TION
SURFACE PREPARATION
Previously Finished Surfaces –
To ensure proper a
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es
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n
,
surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of wax, grease,
o
il
,
shellac, lacquer, mildew, and polishes. Remove wax with a
wax stripper, shellac with a paint stripper, and mildew with a
solution of 10% household bleach and water. Old finishes
i
n
poor condition should be removed. Sand using 150-220 g
r
i
t
sandpaper to obtain a smooth surface. Remove all sanding
du
s
t
using a vacuum, tack cloth, or cloth dampened with
mineral
s
p
i
r
i
t
s
.
Unfinished Surfaces
–
Sand using 150-220 grit
sa
ndp
a
p
e
r
and
remove all sanding dust using a vacuum, tack cloth, or
r
a
g
dampened with mineral spirits. If a filler or putty is used,
m
a
k
e
sure
it
does not contain wax allow enough time for
it
to d
r
y
t
h
o
r
o
ugh
l
y
.
Stained or Painted Wood
–
Follow
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a
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t
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r
’
s
d
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r
e
c
t
i
o
n
s
for application of the stain or paint. Make certain the
s
u
r
f
a
c
e
i
s
thoroughly dry before applying
V
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a
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h
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n
e
®
O
il
-
B
ase
d
Polyurethane. Using this poly over white or lightly
painted
surfaces could cause discoloration. Refer to the
m
a
nu
f
a
c
t
u
r
e
r
’
s
label for dry times. For best results, use
V
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®
P
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Wood
S
t
a
i
n
s
.
temperature is between 55-90°F (13-32°C) and relative
hu
m
i
d
i
t
y
is
below 85%. Lower temperatures and/or high humidity
m
ay
cause
slower dry times and slower dry may also result
f
r
o
m
applications on redwood, cedar or woods with high oil content,
o
r
when applied over some stains. Use full strength. Do not thin.
S
t
i
r
thoroughly before and during use. To prevent bubbles in the
fi
n
i
s
h
,
DO NOT SHAKE.
Apply using a good quality natural bristle
b
r
u
s
h
or applicator. Allow the finish to dry 8 hours before
r
e
-
c
oa
t
i
ng
.
R
e
-
c
oa
t
only when previous coats have dried clear and feel h
a
r
d
.
The coating should no longer feel tacky to the touch. If any
c
oa
t
has
dried more than 12 hours, lightly sand before applying
a
n
o
t
h
e
r
coat.
A minimum of two coats is recommended. Allow the
fi
n
i
s
h
to dry 24 hours before light use. Wait 3 days before subjecting
t
h
e
surface to normal u
sa
g
e
.
C
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E
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-
U
P
Clean application tools and equipment with mineral spirits or
p
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n
t
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nn
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Form: 5057790
Rev.: 012612