Zinsser White Shellac

product details

• Rich finish for wood trim, floors and furniture and an excellent pre-staining and protective sealer for wood and other porous surfaces
• Shelf life: 3 years

• SURFACE PREPARATION:
• Surfaces must be clean and dry
• Old finishes should be soundly adhered and sanded smooth
• APPLICATION:
• Stir well and use directly from container
• If thinning is desired refer to reduction chart on side of container
• Apply with a brush, pad, or spray
• Use a roller only on porous surfaces such as drywall
• If brushing, use a full brush and avoid excessive brushing
• Do not apply if humidty exceeds 80%
• May be tinted to any colour by adding up to 50ml universal colourant per litre
• FLOORS:
• Apply to several boards at one time, following the grain
• Let dry 2 hours then sand lightly
• Apply 2nd coat and let dry 4 hours before using floor
• PANELLING, TRIM, FURNITURE:
• Apply 1st coat and sand lightly when dry
• Apply 2nd coat after 2 hours
• If a 3rd coat is desired, sand lightly and wait 4 hours
• For a satin finish buff with 0000 steel wool or a 400 grit sandpaper
• CLEAR UNDERCOAT:
• Once coat under any oil-based varnish or lacquer assures an even and lighter overall finish
• Do not use under oil-base polyurethane
• PRE-STAIN SEALER:
• Prevents uneven stain penetration over soft woods such as pine
• Dillute to a 1 lb. cut, apply and sand using a 400 grit sandpaper before applying stain
• KNOT SEALER:
• Apply one or two coats to knots and sap streaks to prevent bleeding into finish paint
• COVERAGE:
• 9.8 - 14.8 m²/litre depending on surface porosity
• DRY TIME:
• Dries in 30 minutes or less; recoat in 1 hour
• CLEAN UP:
• Clean wet tools, spills, etc with denatured alcohol or household ammonia

caution

CONTENTS MAY CATCH FIRE. Do not smoke. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from flames, such as a pilot light, and any object that sparks, such as an electric motor.

product technical data sheet

All the information above is, to the best of our knowledge, considered to be exact and does not constitute a product specification. Always test materials prior to selecting them for definitive use.