Clarabelle's Wood Preservative

Clarabelle’s Wood Preservative is a clear, flexible, exterior oil finish that preserves wood’s natural beauty and extends its life.

Made from polymerized, 100% American grown tung oil with low VOC & citrus-based solvents, UV guards, and mildewcides, Clarabelle’s blend penetrates and protects wood from the elements. Our Clarabelle’s Wood Preservative is a deeply penetrating oil that nurtures and consolidates old and dry wood fibers, it is best used under paint, as a maintenance coat or as a low luster build finish.

For best results, use within one year of manufacture date on the bottom of the can. Once finish turns milky it is no longer usable.

Long Description

Clarabelle’s Wood Preservative is made from the highest percentage of tung oil found on the market. Our proprietary polymerization method creates a protective tung oil finish, unlike other penetrating oils

• Crosslinks with atmospheric oxygen to make a hard, water-resistant film
• Deeply penetrates and consolidatedsold, dry wood fibers
• Doesn’t yellow or go rancid over time like many oil finishes do
• Acid and alcohol resistant
• Elastic in nature and moves with the wood as it expands and contracts with temperature variations
• Easy recoating. Just clean, scuff and finish
• Finish degrades over time rather than peeling and clouding
• Safe for people, pets, and the environment

Variables:

• Wood species
• Applications method
• Weather conditions 55-75ºF
• Temperature change during curing process
• Humidity 65% or less

Solid: Polymerized Tung Oil, Ultraviolet Guards, Fungicide
Solvent: Refined Mineral Spirits and Di-Citrosol
Average Finish Longevity: 1-3 years
Spot Repairable: Yes
Sheen: None, unless building a Low Luster coat
Coverage: (per gallon)
Coat 1= 600sqf
Coat 2= 800sq
Coat 3= 1000 sqft
Dry Time: 24 hours per coat.

Wood Preparation

All wood surfaces should be free of mildew, lichen, lint, dirt, grease, wax, oil and loose old paint. Clean and scrub old wood with TSP and bleach and rinse with water. If sanding (although not necessary), use 220 grit paper, avoiding using higher grits as they close down the wood pores interfering with maximum penetration.

Application As A Preservative

• Use a Natural white china bristle brush, wiping with Scott blue towel or lint free rag.
• 1st Coat
  • Apply liberally, applying as much product needed to soak in and leave a little on the top.
  • Let sit for 20-30 minutes, then wipe off.
  • Let dry for 12-24 hours
  • Cure test: Wipe fingertips over the wood. If they glide easily over the surface without picking up oil, you are ready to apply your next coat.
• 2nd Coat
  • Apply second coat same as first, applying as much product needed to soak in and leave a little on the top.
  • Let sit for 20-30 minutes, then wipe off.
  • Cure test: Wipe fingertips over the wood. If they glide easily over the surface without picking up oil, you are ready to apply your next coat.

Application as a Low Lustre Finish

• Use a Natural white china bristle brush, wiping with Scott blue towel or lint free rag.

• 1st Coat
  • Apply liberally, applying as much product needed to soak in and leave a little on the top.
  • Let sit for 20-30 minutes, then wipe off.
  • Let dry for 12-24 hours
  • Cure test: Wipe fingertips over the wood. If they glide easily over the surface without picking up oil, you are ready to apply your next coat.
• 2nd Coat
  • Apply second coat same as first, applying as much product needed to soak in and leave a little on the top.
  • Let sit for 20-30 minutes, then wipe off.
  • Cure test: Wipe fingertips over the wood. If they glide easily over the surface without picking up oil, you are ready to apply your next coat.
• 3rd coat
  • Sand 400 grit
  • Vacuum & tack surface
  • Apply thin coat
  • Let sit for 20-30 minutes, then wipe off.
• 4th coat
  • Sand 400 grit
  • Vacuum & tack surface
  • Apply thin coat
  • Let sit for 20-30 minutes, then wipe off.

Maintenance

We recommend a yearly, or as needed maintenance coat to keep your wood looking healthy and beautiful. Just clean and re-coat.

SDS SHEET

Clarabelle’s Wood Preservative PDF

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