Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain

Description

Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain is a versatile woodstain solution, it can be used on a wide variety of wooden surfaces, internal or external. Whether it’s used alone or alongside another product, it provides an exceptional finish, each and every time.

Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain absorbs deeply into the timber to provide exceptional protection against the weather. It is particularly effective used on it’s own on large areas of timber such as decking, fencing, cladding, and garden furniture.  It is also the perfect basecoat for new doors and windows, which can then be overcoated with Sadolin Extra.

Preparation

General

• Timber surfaces must be suitably prepared, clean, sound and dry.
• The moisture content should not exceed 18% prior to coating.
• Resinous deposits should be removed.
• Degrease any exposed bare timber surface by wiping with a cloth dampened with methylated spirits.
• “Knotting agents” should not be used with Sadolin translucent woodstain systems.
• Fillers specifically designed for use with timber such as the Sadolin woodfillers should be used for making good any minor surface defects, imperfections and open joints etc. General or All Purpose fillers are not suitable.
• Only use non-ferrous screws, nails and fixings.

New Timber

• Any non preservative treated softwood timber should be treated with two liberal coats of Sadolin Wood Preserver, paying particular attention to end grains, allowing 24 hours drying time between coats and before overcoating with Sadolin Classic.
• Where possible, the base coat should be applied all round prior to fixing.

Base Stained Joinery

• Lightly abrade, in the direction of the grain. Do not break through the surface coating. Remove all dust.
• Note: Where there is localised damage, or deterioration has occurred as a result of exposure of the factory coating for longer than 3 months, affected areas should be thoroughly sanded back to a sound substrate and recoated.
• If a coloured base stain is required in order to match the existing factory applied coating, use Sadolin Classic in the most appropriate colour before proceeding as described above.
• To ensure optimum durability and uniformity of appearance, we recommend the use of an overall coat of Sadolin Classic prior to finishing with 2 full coats Sadolin Extra.

Application

Conditions

• Do not apply if there is a risk of rain, or when air / substrate temperatures are below 8°C or above 25°C, or if the relative humidity is above 80% during application or drying periods.
• Protect from frost and rain until dry.
• Failure to meet these requirements may adversely affect the drying, visual quality and durability of the finish.

Initial Procedure

• Ensure product is thoroughly stirred before and during application, otherwise sheen and colour variations may be experienced.
• Sadolin Classic is supplied ready for use. Do not thin.

Applying the Product

• For best results use a good quality, long-haired, soft bristle brush.
• Sadolin Classic should be applied in a full flowing coat, working well into joints and ensuring end grains or sawn timbers are coated to saturation.
• After 5-10 minutes redistribute the coating by brushing evenly in the direction of the grain.
• Allow a minimum of 16-24 hours drying time before recoating or applying the Sadolin Extra finishing topcoats.
• Avoid over spreading Sadolin Classic as this will reduce the long term durability and performance of the coating system.

Maintenance

• The need for maintenance is indicated by a lightening in colour, reduction in sheen as the coating erodes, and a loss of water repellence.
• All defective coatings should be completely removed.
• Any grey denatured exposed timber surfaces must be thoroughly sanded back to clean, bright timber.
• Organic growths must be removed and infected surfaces should be treated with a suitable fungicidal solution.
• Remaining sound surfaces should be cleaned using a warm water and mild detergent and rinsed thoroughly with clean water.
• Bare timber should be patch primed with one or more coats of Sadolin Classic in the appropriate colour to match existing colour.
• On weathered / eroded surfaces apply a further coat of Sadolin Classic overall and allow to dry. Finish with 1 or 2 coats of Sadolin Extra as required.