Rustins Quick Dry Floor Varnish Gloss 5 Litre

Rustins Quick Drying Floor Varnish Gloss is a clear Gloss water-based, self-crosslinking (stronger), low odour floor coating that dries to a hardwearing, durable and transparent finish. Rustins Floor Varnish is suitable for use on bare wood, MDF and hardboard, it is also suitable for use on cork, concrete, stone, quarry and terracotta tiles leaving the floor alcohol and water resistant. When dry, Rustins latest version of their Quick Drying (QD) Floor Varnish has very little effect on the colour of the wood, which is non-yellowing with age.

Finish: Gloss - also available in Satin

Size: 5 Litre
Also available: Rustins Quick Dry Floor Varnish Gloss 1 Litre and Rustins Quick Dry Floor Varnish Gloss 2.5 Litre

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Rustins Quick Dry Floor Varnish Gloss Usage Instructions

Preparation: The surface must be clean, smooth, dry and free from wax, dust and contaminants. Read the full instructions on the tin. Nail holes and small cracks may be filled with Rustin’s Woodstopping. Bare wood may be dyed before coating with Rustins Wood Dye. Other brands of dye, stain or paints may be incompatible. Do not apply Knotting or Sanding Sealer. 
Application: Using a synthetic brush or varnish roller, apply evenly and liberally, finishing in the direction of the grain. When applying to power floated concrete or dense surfaces such as stone, dilute the first coat 1:1 with water. 
Coats: Apply 3 liberal coats according to the coverage rate. More absorbent surfaces or commercial premises may require 4 coats. Important: If there is any grain raising after the 1st coat has dried, lightly sand the surface smooth before applying the next coat. 
Drying Time: Touch dry within 20 minutes depending on the temperature and humidity. 
Re-coating Time:  2 hours, depending on the temperature and humidity. 
Application Temp: Ideally 15-25°C. Do not use below 10°C, or in conditions of high humidity. 
Coverage: 10-12m² per litre per coat, depending on the absorbency of the surface. 
Maintenance: The coating will accept light foot traffic 2 hours after the final coat, and will take 3 days to fully harden. During this period it should be protected from heavy wear and spills. Afterwards the surface may be kept clean by mopping with a mild detergent solution. To restore the gloss use Rustins Floor Shine. Worn areas may be recoated once cleaned and sanded to provide a key, it is not necessary to recoat the whole floor. 
Compatibility: The coating may be used over the following Rustins products. Woodstopping, Wood Dye, Floor Dye and wood may be bleached before coating with Rustins Wood Bleach. Important: If any other products are used, such as timber treatments or other brands of dye, stain or paints, these must be tested first for compatibility. 
Settlement: Stir well before and during use. Satin finishes may dry glossy if not stirred or the Varnish Stains will not dry to the correct colour.

Rustins Quick Dry Floor Varnish Gloss Technical Information

Barcode: 5015332000036
Weight: 5.2kg

Shelf-life/Storage: Many years if stored in original, tightly closed container in normal conditions. Protect from frost. 
Hazards: Non-flammable. Flash point: Nil. General good practice advice: avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. 

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