RUSTINS Professional Trade Quality Hardware Quick Dry Interior Varnish Matt Clear 1ltr RSAVMC1000

About RUSTINS their products and history.

RUSTINS the world's finest range of products for the professional and home handyman. Wood finishes, wood dyes, fillers, strippers, varnishes and paints.

Established 88 years, need we say more about the quality of their products. From wood dye to paints and oil this little known company is the best kept secrect in the trade. For a job with that professional trade finish it has to be a RUSTINS product.

In 1924 Sidney Rustin opened his first shop in London's Shoreditch district where he sold wood finishing products to local residents and trades people.

Sidney's father was a cabinetmaker and his mother funded the business venture with ?50. During the second world war the first night raid destroyed the original 1932 factory and the business moved to its present location in Cricklewood, London.

Rustins also exports to more than 20 countries.

Rustins formulated its Strypit paint remover in 1947 and demand remains high. RUSTINS was the first manufacturer of Danish Oil which remains a famous and popular product.

Today Rustins continues its research and development efforts on its core markets of wood finishing, specialty paint and decorating. We continually bring to market product offerings with advances in environmentally aware products, more durable finishes and a wide range of products to meet our growing international customer needs.

We have a management team dedicated to innovative products and superlative customer service. Our employees continue the tradition of producing quality products to the exacting standards set by Ronnie Rustin.

If there is any RUSTINS products you need that you can't see in our site then please let us know as we stock all of RUSTINS 593 products in all sizes and larger quantaties can also be supplied.

Description

Quick-Drying Indoor Clear Varnish is a quick-drying, durable, clear coating available in Gloss and Satin.

Gives long lasting protection to all internal wood, and is touch dry in 30 minutes, re-coatable in 4 hours.

Clean brushes in water.

How to Use, Specification and Saftey Information

Product: Interior Varnish

Type: Clear water-based acrylic varnish, available in Gloss or Satin. Gives long lasting protection to all external wood, allowing the natural grain to show through.

Intended Use: Interior joinery both hard & softwood, doors, windows, Household furniture, conservatories.

Special Features: Low odour, non-yellowing, resists cracking, peeling, blistering. The varnish has very little effect on the colour of the timber it is applied to. Wash brushes in water.

Preparation: Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of wax, grease and contaminants, smooth and sound. Fill large cracks, open joints and damaged areas with a high quality flexible filler. Wash oily woods, knots or resinous areas with white spirit. Remove mould, lichens, algae & moss with brush, scraper & domestic bleach, then rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Rustins Wood Dye may be applied to bare wood prior to varnishing.

Application: Using a synthetic brush, apply liberally with a full brush across the direction of the grain; finish with light brushing with the grain. The first coat may be diluted with water on hot days (up to 15%). Do not apply to hot surfaces or in strong sunlight if possible.

Coats: Apply 3 coats for best durability, lightly sand after 1st coat.

Drying Time: Touch dry 30 minutes. (On hot days may be touch dry within 10 minutes).

Re-coating: Time 4 hours minimum, depending on temperature & humidity.

Application Temp: Ideally 15-25 degree C. Not below 10 degree C, high humidity or if rain expected.

Coverage: 12-15sq.m per litre, 1 coat, depending on absorbency of surface.

Maintenance: Re-coat every 2 to 3 years depending on exposure, after cleaning with a mild detergent solution and lightly sanding to key surface.

Compatibility: May be applied over old existing coating if these are in good condition and rubbed down to provide a key. Coatings not in good condition should be removed with Rustins Strypit Paint and Varnish Stripper. If applying over wood preservatives test on a small area to ensure the varnish dries and adheres well.

Settlement: STIR WELL BEFORE USE. May dry glossy if not adequately stirred.

Shelf-life/Storage: Many years if stored in original, tightly closed container in normal conditions. Do not store below 5 degree C. PROTECT FROM FROST.

Hazards: Non-flammable. General good practice: avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes. A full Safety Data Sheet is available upon request.

Clean-Up: With water whilst still wet. If dried-on, clean equipment & brushes with either Rustins Brush Restorer or Cellulose Thinners.

Sizes: 250ml 500ml 1Ltr 2.5Ltr and 5Litres.

RRP - £46.99