Technical Specifications
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TECHNICAL DATA
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VARATHANE
®
PREMIUM WOOD CONDITIONER
DESCRIPTION AND USES
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Premium Wood Conditioner is a high so
li
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,
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ase
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wood conditioner designed to penetrate deeply
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wood to provide a more even color and better stain control
f
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all wood projects. Use on wood furniture, cabinets, doors a
nd
trim, floors and paneling. For interior use
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.
PRODUCT
APPLICA
TION
SURFACE
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Previously Finished Surfaces
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Remove the old coating
b
y
sanding or stripping to bare wood. To prepare bare wood
f
o
r
conditioning, begin by sanding in the direction of the g
r
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i
n
.
Begin with #120 grit sandpaper and progress though
#150,
#180 and #220
g
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i
t
s
.
Before conditioning the wood, remove all sanding dust using a
vacuum, tack cloth, or rag dampened with mineral spirits.
M
a
k
e
sure the wood surface is dry, clean, and free of dirt and du
s
t
.
Remove any grease or glue with a rag dampened
with mineral
s
p
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s
.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
(cont.)
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you
m
ay
release lead dust.
LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO
LEAD DUST CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE,
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CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO A
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EXPOSURE. Wear a
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pp
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d
respirator to control
l
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exposure. Clean up carefully with
a HEPA
vacuum and a wet
m
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.
Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your
f
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y
by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at
1
-
800
-
424
-
LEAD or log on to
www
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Use only when air (ambient) temperature is between
55
-
90
°
F
(13-
32°C) and relative humidity is below 85%. Stir the c
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t
e
n
t
s
thoroughly before use. Apply with a brush or clean,
lint-free
c
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t
h
.
Apply the conditioner across the grain until the wood is
sa
t
u
r
a
t
e
d
on top. Wipe the excess wood conditioner off in the direction
o
f
the wood grain. Do not let the conditioner dry before wiping off
t
h
e
excess. Allow the conditioner to penetrate for 30 minutes
b
e
f
o
r
e
s
t
a
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n
i
ng
.
PROTECTING THE
W
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D
NOTE:
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Premium Wood Conditioner is
n
o
t
recommended for use
with water-based
s
t
a
i
n
s
.
C
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Clean application tools and equipment with mineral spirits or
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