Cabot's
Exterior Varnish Stain Clear Tint
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Cabot's
Exterior Varnish Stain Clear Tint
Type
Clear Tint
Colour
Sikkens ebony
Size
4L
Stock availability
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About Cabot's Exterior Varnish Stain Clear Tint
Cabot's Exterior Varnish Stain is a combined semi transparent stain and varnish that provides protection, colour and shine without hiding the grain. As it is water based, it is fast drying, so you can re-coat after only 2 hours, and clean up is easy with water. Cabot's Exterior Varnish Stain is designed for use on exterior doors, windows, trim and outdoor furniture.
Key Points
- Superior 3 coat system
- UV protection
- Dirt and mould resistant
- High durability
- Fast recoat
- The exterior durable technology means only 3 coats are required as opposed to 5 or more coats which may be needed for other preoducts
- Blocks out harmful UV rays preventing them from penetrating and damaging the surface while resisting colour fading
- Contains powerful ingredeints to resist the growth of wood staining mould while the unique formula provides excellent dirt and stain resistance
- Provides resistance to weathering and excellent gloss retention
- Recoat after only 2 hours
Application
Spray
Brush
Touch Dry
30 minutes
Cleaning materials
Water
Product specification
Precautions and limitations
Do not apply this product in temperatures below 10°C or above 35°C, or when rain or heavy dew is expected during the drying period. In hot temperatures, do not apply in direct sunlight, cool the timber by lightly dampening with water and coat in the shade. Not suitable for use on walk-on areas.
Performance guide
- Weather: Formulated for exterior use
- Salt: Unaffected by splash and spillage
- Heat Resistance: Up to 70 degrees Celsius. Higher temperatures will cause film to soften.
- Water: Excellent water resistance
- Solvent: Sensitive to alcohol and hydrocarbon
- Abrasion: Moderate resistance to abrasion
- Acid: Suitable for splash (dilute only)
- Alkali: Suitable for splash (dilute only)
Surface preparation
Previously painted surface
Note fill holes and imperfections with a suitable timber putty if required.
Bare timber
To coat new bare timber immediately, scrub damp timber with Cabot’s New Timber Prep, following label instructions. New Timber Prep will draw out tannins and oils quickly from the surface, allowing you to skip the 4-6 weeks weathering process required for new timber. Always follow New Timber Prep with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions.
Previously painted or varnished timber
Remove back to bare timber using a paint stripper, or sanding. For exterior surfaces, then clean with Cabot's Deck Clean following label instructions.
Previously stained and oiled timber
For exterior surfaces, clean with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions, then allow timber to fully dry. Test if the surface is ready for coating by sprinkling water on the timber. If the water beads on the surface, repeat the application of Cabot's Deck Clean. If water is absorbed into timber, it is ready for coating. For a more transparent look, sand timber back to bare before coating.
Weather and grey timber
For best results, sand timber back to fresh substrate. Clean with Cabot's Deck Clean following label instructions.
Fibre cement products such as Hardieplank™
For a timber effect on fibre cement products such as woodgrain HardiePlank™ and PrimeLine® Weatherboards, prepare fibre cement boards by cleaning, and then coating with Cabot's Timbercolour in a pastel shade.
How to apply
Brush, Roller
Stir thoroughly with a broad flat paddle before and during use. Apply liberally along the full length of the board including exposed edges and end grain by brush. The initial milky colour helps with even product application, drying to a semi-transparent finish. Apply three coats, allowing a minimum of 2 hours drying between coats. Leave doors and windows ajar while drying to avoid sticking. Avoid surface contact for several days to allow full curing.
Maintenance
Regular inspection of all coated surfaces is recommended. When re-coating aged Exterior Varnish Stain, if in good condition, lightly sand and clean surfaces, then apply one or more additional coats. If the coating is in poor condition, thoroughly strip off the existing coating and prepare as for new bare timber.