Features

• Nourishes and preserves wood.
• Good waterproofing properties.
• Prevents water penetration and protects against rotting.
• Protection against fungal and insect attack.
• Easy to apply.
• Will not form a surface film which can crack or peel.
• Excellent adhesion

Intended Usages

• Prefabricated wooden buildings, gables and split pole fencing.
• Weather boarding, cladding, window frames and decking wood.

Application Details

• Mixing: Stir before use with a flat paddle to an even consistency. Stir occasionally during use.
• Method: Brush only.
• Thinning: Not recommended.
• Cleaning: Remove as much of the product as possible from the application equipment before cleaning with ProGold Mineral Turpentine.

Application Conditions:

• Temperature between 5°C and 40°C.
• Relative humidity of less than 85 %, preferably between 10: 00 and 16: 00.

Drying time: Touch dry - 42 hours.
Recoating time: 3 days.
Requirements: 2 coats minimum for new wood. A 3rd coat may be needed on exstremely porous wood.

Surface Preparations
All surfaces to be clean, dry and sound. Remove any oil, grease, plaster splatter etc.

New wood: 

• Sand the surface with 150-180 grit sandpaper (sand with the grain to eliminate damage to wood surface).
• Remove sanding dust from surface with a clean damp cloth or paintbrush. 

Previously coated WOODPRO WOOD PRESERVATIVE in good condition:

• Sand to a smooth matt finish to provide a key.
• Wipe clean with a damp ProGold Mineral Turpentine cloth to neutralise and to remove saw dust.

Previously coated with a wax sealer/oil based wood preservative in all conditions:

• Mechanically sand until raw wood is exposed with no product residue.
• Wipe clean with a damp ProGold Mineral Turpentine cloth to neutralise and to remove saw dust.

Previously varnish wood in all conditions:

• Strip completely by deep sanding or by using a paint stripper for wood.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water to neutralise and allow drying.
• Sand to a smooth surface finish. Remove dust with a damp cloth.

Weathered or Discoloured wood:

• Remove the weather or discoloured layers by sanding with a 100 grit sandpaper to an even smooth finish.
• Remove dust with a damp cloth. Alternatively treat wood with a wood reviver to remove any weather damage and to neutralise the wood surface, allow drying. Sand to a smooth finish. Remove dust with a damp cloth.

Previously painted wood:

• Strip completely by deep sanding or by using a paint stripper for wood.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water to neutralise and allow drying.
• Sand bare wood to a smooth surface finish. Remove dust with a damp cloth.

Application

• All surfaces to be coated should be sound, clean, dry and free from sawdust and loose, flaking material after using the correct preparation method and products.
• Stir product regularly with a flat paddle to achieve an even consistency before and during application process.
• Apply product by brush to ensure the best penetration into cracks and crevices.

Surface Preparation:

• Apply at least 2 coats on new wood. The 1st coat on new wood could be thinned 10% with ProGold Mineral Turpentine.
• Lightly sand with fine sandpaper or steel wool between coats to ensure a smooth finish.

Limitations

• As with all wood coating products routine inspections are needed every 6 to12 months. It is recommended to apply a maintenance coat every 9 to 12 months or when the wood appears dry to prolong the life of the WOODPRO WOOD PRESERVATIVE.
• Spray and roller applications are not recommended.
• Cannot be applied directly over previous wood treatments without the correct preparation.
• When coating exterior wood special attention must be given to the adequate sealing and coating of the end grain.
• Only apply product to dry wood in a dust free environment.
• To ensure a consistent appearance ensure that the batch numbers on all containers are the same. Where batch numbers on containers differs intermix before use.
• Not for use below ground level.
• Special care to be taken to ensure decking wooden is well prepared and that overcoating times is adhered too.
• Cannot be tinted with Universal Stainer.
• Product does not provide good protection against abrasion.

Safety

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Ensure to maintain good ventilation during application and drying process.
• Wear a suitable dust mask if sanding.
• In case of accidental skin contact, wash with soap and water or a recognised skin cleaner. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with running water and seek medical advice.
• If product is ingested drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting at any time. Seek medical advice.
• Do not smoke while painting.
• To avoid any risk of spillage, always transport in a secure upright position.
• Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information about the product and transportation and classification criteria. MSDS is available on www.prominentpaints.co.za or from Prominent Customer Service Department.