TimberCare Aqua Color Stain

TimberCare Aqua Color Stain

Water-based translucent exterior wood finish that allows wood to breathe

General Features:

• Water repellent
• Allows wood to breathe
• Translucent wood finish
• Durable and resistant to exterior weather conditions
• UV resistant
• Lead-free
• Does not crack, peel or blister
• Environmentlly friendly
• Ready to use

Where To Use:

• Suitable for all exterior wood except floors
• Doors and window joinery
• Shutters
• Claddings
• Fences
• Pergolas
• Balcony railings
• Roof fringes

Color: Tint base / Clear
Tint base clear - base for tinting in any shades, including deep and dark shades.
Suitable for tinting with any European tinting systems.

Packaging Size: Clear oil (transparent) / Tint Base
2.5 liters (2.45 liters + 50 ml of free volume for colorants).

Gloss:

• Satin – on new or non-tinted, absorbent wood;
• Semi-gloss – on tinted or previously painted wood.

Type: Water-based
Application Method: Brush
Number of Coats: 2 coats
Coverage (m²/L): 6-7 m² with 2 coats depending on wood type

Drying Time (at 20°C and 40-65% relative humidity):

• Recoat: 16 hours
• Complete Dry: 16 hours

Product Data:
Solid Content (% weight): 38,8 ± 1
Viscosity (DIN6, 20°C): 45“ ± 5
Density (g/cm3): 1,03 ± 0,02
VOC (g/L): 23

Surface Preparation:

Remove any dirt, oil and wood dust from the surface.

New Wood Surfaces:

• Sand the surface with sandpaper #80/120.
• Thoroughly clean the generated dust.

Old Uncoated Wood Surfaces:

• Sand the weathered surface with sandpaper #80/120.
• Thoroughly clean the generated dust.

Coated Wood Surfaces:

• Do not apply the product directly on pre-coated surfaces.
• Remove the old paint/varnish from the surface completely with a sandpaper.
• Thoroughly clean the generated dust.

Thinning: Ready to use, does not require thinning. (At very high temperatures 10% drinking water maybe added).

Application:

• The product is ready to use and does not require thinning. (At very high temperatures 10% drinking water may be added).
• Stir the product thoroughly before use and check its homogeneity. Repeat this process during the application.
• Apply the product in 2 coats by brush and wait 16 hours between coats.
• Perform a slight sanding with sandpaper #180/220 between coats.
• Wait 16 hours for complete dry.
• Apply in the direction of wood grain to get a homogeneous look.

Maintenance (when the same product had been used before):

• Do not apply the product directly on pre-coated surfaces.
• Clean the wood surface completely from dirt and oil and perform a slight sanding.
• Thoroughly clean the generated dust.
• Repeat same process as described in “Application” with 1 or 2 coats depending on weathering.
• Inspect annually and maintain as required.

Instructions:

• FOR EXTERIOR USE ONLY.
• NOT SUITABLE FOR FLOORINGS.
• Keep product closed when not in use.
• The general application temperature of the product is between 15oC to 25oC at a relative humidity range of 40-65%.
• The moisture content of the wood should be max. 20%.
• Do not apply the product under direct sunlight or rain.
• Do not apply linseed oil, basecoat/primer, yacht varnish before or after TIMBERCARE® AQUA COLOR STAIN
  applied surfaces.
• The product should be protected from freezing and stored at temperatures between 5°C to 35°C.
• Painting tools should be cleaned with soap and plenty of warm water after application.

Safety Precautions:

• USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Do not transfer contents to other containers for storage.
• Do not use empty cans for other purposes.
• To avoid overexposure, open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air entry during application and drying.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Wash hands after using.
• FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with large amounts of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
• If swallowed, call Poison Control Center, hospital emergency room, or physician immediately.
• Dispose of contents/cans in accordance with national regulations.
• Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of the product for health and safety information.

Certificates: EN71-3 Toy Safety Certificate

Shelf Life (5-35°C): 3 years for unopened can