DESCRIPTION AND USES
Varathane Water-Based Floor Polyurethane is an acrylic polyurethane designed to enhance the natural beauty of wood. This water-based formula provides excellent scuff, scratch and stain resistance with the convenience of soap and water clean-up. It is suitable for use on all interior bare or stained hardwood floors and surfaces including furniture, doors, trim and more.
This product is not recommended for linoleum, vinyl or glazed tiles, metal or exterior surfaces.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
PREVIOUSLY FINISHED SURFACES: For best adhesion, surfaces must be clean, dry and free of wax, grease, oil, shellac, lacquer, mildew and polishes. Waxes must be removed with a wax stripper; sanding does not remove wax. Shellac must be removed with a paint stripper. Previously finished floors in good condition should be cleaned with a TSP (Tri Sodium Phosphate) solution and rinsed thoroughly with clean water. Do not use TSP on bare wood floors as discoloring will occur. Some types of prefinished or factory finished floors may not be compatible with Varathane Premium Floor Finish. Refer to the Varathane Floor Finishing brochure or visit www.varathane.com for more information. Old finishes in poor condition must be removed. Use the Varathane EZV® floor sander to obtain a smooth surface. Remove all sanding dust using a vacuum or cloth dampened with mineral spirits. Warning: Sanding dust can be a spontaneous combustion hazard. Always dispose of collected sanding dust immediately.
STAINED OR PAINTED WOOD: Follow manufacturer’s directions for application of stain or paint. Make certain surface is thoroughly dry before applying Varathane Premium Floor Finish. Refer to manufacturer’s label for dry times. For best results, use Varathane Wood Stains.
UNFINISHED SURFACE PREPARATION: Using the Varathane EZV sander, sand the new wood surface. Remove dust with a rag dampened with mineral spirits or with a vacuum. Refer to the Varathane Floor Finishing brochure for more information.
APPLICATION TIPS
Test Varathane Water-based Floor Polyurethane in an inconspicuous area before beginning. Testing is particularly important when applying over paints or stains as the appearance of these products may change when a water based finish is applied.
APPLICATION
Product appears milky when wet but dries to a crystal-clear coating. Use adequate ventilation at all times. Do not apply in direct sunlight. Apply when temperatures are between 55-90°F (12-38°C) and the relative humidity is below 85%. Use full strength. Do not dilute. Use care when applying over white or pastel paints or stains as discoloration may occur. Stir thoroughly before and during use. To prevent bubbles in the finish, DO NOT SHAKE, do not over-brush or apply with a roller.
Apply using a good quality, synthetic bristle brush, foam brush or floor finish applicator. Allow finish to dry a minimum of 2 hours and then re-coat. Lower temperatures and/or higher humidity may cause slower dry times. Recoat only when previous coats have dried clear and feel hard. A powder should develop when lightly sanded. If any coat has dried for more than 24 hours, lightly sand before re-coating. Apply additional coats following directions above. A minimum of 4 coats is recommended. If grain raise occurs, sand smooth before final coat. Allow finish to dry 24 hours before light use. Wait 3 days before subjecting surface to normal usage.
CLEANUP
Clean application tools and equipment with soap and water.