Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA PKS-05
PRO FINISHER
POLYURETHANE 350 VOC
Form: GDH-891
Rev.: 020816
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.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Pro Finisher Polyurethane 350 VOC is a traditional wood floor
finish that meets the stringent requirements of all states that
enforce a 350 VOC regulation. This professional grade
polyurethane is recommended for all wood floors and all other
interior wood surfaces where a beautiful protective finish is
required. Oil-Base Polyurethane, when dry, provides a warm,
slightly ambered clear coating that accents the richness of wood
flooring. The finish will darken somewhat with time and exposure
to sunlight.
.PRODUCTS .
1-Gallon 5-Gallons Description
330513V 330512V Gloss
330533V 330532V Semi-Gloss
330523V 330522V Satin
205632 --- Matte
..SURFACE PREPARATION .
Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of wax, grease, oil, shellac,
lacquer, mildew, and polishes.
SANDING SURFACE:
Sand area smooth, progressing in sandpaper grit from rough to
medium to fine. For hardwood floors, use NOFMA and NHFA
accepted methods or see Pro Finisher Professional Finishing
Techniques for sanding details. After sanding vacuum surface
and wipe with a cloth to remove all dust.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you may
release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD
DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS BRAIN
DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN
SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved
respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a
HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to
protect yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead
Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to
www.epa.gov/lead.
STAINING SURFACE:
Oil or water based stains can be used prior to finish application
for custom coloring. Allow stain to dry thoroughly. Test a sample
area for product compatibility. If applying stain, it is not necessary
to use a sanding sealer. Oil-Base finish may be applied directly
over thoroughly dry stain.
SEALING SURFACE:
A sanding sealer may be used as an option to initially coat bare
wood surface. It penetrates and seals the wood and dries quickly.
Pro Finisher Universal Sealer is recommended because of its
excellent adhesion and extremely fast dry time. Sealer must be
completely dry before applying finish.
SURFACE PREPARATION (cont.) .
REFURBISH PREFINISHED SURFACE:
If existing finished wood surface or wood floor is in good
condition and free from wax or other contaminates, you may
recoat without sanding the surface to bare wood. A thorough
cleaning and abrading of prefinished surface is required. If
compatibility with the old finish is unknown, a sealer coat of Pro
Finisher Universal Sealer will minimize potential adhesion
problems.
..PRODUCT APPLICATION .
Stir contents before using and frequently during use. Do not
shake container. Apply Oil-Base Finish using a synthetic or
Lambswool pad applicator, natural bristle brush, short nap roller
or weighted T-bar. Apply in direction of wood grain in smooth,
level strokes. Apply thin, even coats at a rate of approximately
500 square feet per gallon. Allow product to dry 15 – 18 hours
(overnight dry). The following will extend dry times: moisture
related jobsite conditions or heavy application of finish. Heavy
application of finish is not recommended. After first coat has dried,
abrade the surface using a maroon buffing pad 180 to 220 grit
sandpaper. Vacuum and wipe clean. Follow this procedure for
successive coats. A minimum of 2 coats is recommended. Allow
final coat to dry overnight before permitting light traffic for
approximately 1 week. Finish will take 7 to 14 days to totally cure.
Do not place area rugs on floor, and avoid heavy traffic for a
minimum of 1 week.
COVERAGE
Varies with surface porosity and will cover approximately 500
square feet per gallon.
DRY TIME
Dry times are based on 70°F and 50% relative humidity. Pro
Finisher Polyurethane 350 VOC dries to the touch in 6 hours and
can be recoated in 15-18 hours. Full cure will be reached in 7
days.
CLEAN-UP
Clean application tools and equipment with mineral spirits or
paint thinner.