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Product: Monocel Gold Door Stain & Varnish

Surface Preparation:

Surface preparation is important. All surfaces to be coated with All Purpose Timber Sealer should be clean and dry, free from wax, oil, grease and other contaminates. fine sand and ensure all sharp corners and edges are rounded off and then thoroughly dusted.

All previous paint, varnish, shellac or lacquer must be totally removed before coating with Monocel Gold. A wood stain can be applied at this stage if required.

Allow sealer coat to dry a minimum of 4 hours before filling any imperfections with a suitably coloured putty/stopper. Allow to dry for 24 hours before lightly sanding and proceeding with subsequent coats.

Applications:

• Carefully follow surface preparation instrusctions (above). This step is vital and will determine the quality of the end result.

• Stir well for 5 minutes using a broad (25mm) timber or metal paddle. Continue to stir during application. Do not shake tin. Apply using a clean good quality, soft paintbrush, applicator pad or roller, or spay on. for large areas, use a short nap mohair roller.

• Thin the first (sealer) coat with 10 - 15% clean mineral turpentine, applying to all end grains and joints before affixing. After at least 4 hours drying time, fill any imperfections with a suitable coloured putty/stopper.

• Allow the sealer coat 24 hours drying time, then lightly sand with 240-grit sandpaper and dust off thoroughly (tack rag reccomended)

• Best results are obtained by applying a minimum of 4 coats (2 coats of Monocel Gold Stain & Varnish followed by 2 coats of Monocel Gold Marine Grade Varnish) allowing a minimum of 24 hours drying between coats. for all exterior application 4 undiluted coats is recommended.

• Do not apply if temperature is below 10 ºC or if rain is expected within 24 hours.

• Ensure adequate ventilation during use.

Coverage

Up to 16 square metres per litre depending on the porosity and application technique.

Thinning

Thin first coat (sealer coat) with 10-15% clean mineral turps. Subsequent coats should be applied undiluted but can be thinned with no more than 5% by volume with clean mineral turps to assist with application in warm conditions. When spraying, thin the first coat 10-15% with clean mineral turps and all other coats thin no more than 10% with clean mineral turps to assist application.

Gloss Level

Gloss

Drying Time

Monocel Gold Door Stain & Varnish will be touch dry in 4 hours but it is recommended that the product be left a minimum of 24 hours before recoating. Drying times are a guide only. Longer drying times may be required in cooler or humid conditions.

Clean Up

Please ensure that rim of tin is free from any excess product and the lid is tightly closed. Clean all equipment promptly with mineral turps followed by a fresh water rinse with a little detergent added. Do not pour left over product or washings down drains. Keep unwanted paint in sealed containers for disposal via special waste collection services.

Precautions/ First Aid

It is recommended that normal personal protective clothing should be worn, including coveralls, impervious gloves and goggles. Avoid unnecessary skin contact and inhalation. Provide adequate ventilation. If swallowed, contact a doctor or the Poison Information Centre on 13 11 26. Give a glass of water to drink and do not induce vomiting.

Disclaimer

The information contained here is given in good faith and is intended to be of assistance to users. The performance of this product is dependant upon its correct preparation, application onto a sound surface and attention to the instructions on the label. The wide variety of surface conditions makes it impossible for the company to assume liability for any loss, consequential or otherwise, arising from the use of this product. Should the product be found defective our liability shall be limited to the replacement of the product only. We reserve the right to amend specifications and application techniques without prior notice.