{"product_id":"sadolin-yacht-varnish-gloss-clear-act","title":"Sadolin Yacht Varnish Gloss Clear","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-8 col-md-push-2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\" id=\"strapline\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSadolin Clear Varnish is a reliable choice for protecting windows, doors, and conservatories. This traditional varnish enhances the natural beauty of exterior wood while providing durability against the elements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOffers a durable, clear finish for exterior wood surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWaterproof formula with UV inhibitors guards against sun damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEnhances the natural wood grain for a beautiful appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eResists flaking and peeling to maintain a pristine finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvides a clear gloss finish to accentuate the wood's aesthetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContains high VOC content, ensuring effective performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\" id=\"c-psummary\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-summary\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSadolin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNo. of coats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dbtext\" id=\"psprop-rec_coats-:674\"\u003e2-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dbtext\" id=\"psprop-coverage-:674\"\u003e13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003em²\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrying time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dbtext\" id=\"psprop-drytime-:674\"\u003e20 \u003csmall\u003ehrs\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd id=\"size_info\"\u003e750ml, 2.5L (Depends on availability)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSadolin Yacht Varnish is a highly durable, clear wood varnish designed for exterior use on windows, doors, and conservatories. With its waterproof properties and UV inhibitors, it effectively protects against sun damage, prolonging the natural beauty of wood surfaces. However, it's important to note that this product is not suitable for constant immersion in water or for use on decking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor decking applications, we recommend Sadolin Decking Oil or Sadolin Wet Wood Decking Stain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBefore application, ensure that timber surfaces are properly prepared, clean, sound, and dry, with a moisture content not exceeding 18%. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor bare or new timber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove any resinous deposits using a scraper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDegrease exposed bare timber by wiping with a lint-free cloth dampened with methylated spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeather-exposed timber or any loose, grey, or denatured wood must be sanded back to a clean, sound surface if exposed for 4 weeks or longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCertain tropical hardwoods such as Iroko, Idigbo, and Teak should be scrubbed with cellulose thinners before application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEliminate organic growths and treat infected surfaces with a suitable mould and mildew cleaner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClean remaining sound surfaces using warm water and mild detergent, followed by thorough rinsing with clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUtilise fillers designed for timber, such as Sadolin Wood Filler and Sadolin Stainable Wood Filler, to address minor surface defects, imperfections, and open joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse non-ferrous screws, nails, and fixings exclusively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply two liberal coats of Sadolin Wood Preserver to any non-preservative-treated softwood timber, with particular attention to end grains, allowing 24 hours drying time between coats before over-coating with Sadolin Yacht Varnish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor previously coated timber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompletely remove any previous paint coating and all defective coatings, then sand back to clean, bright timber, treating it as new timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTake special precautions during the preparation of pre-1960s painted surfaces, as they may contain harmful lead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor glazing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish the backs of new glazing beads, end grains, and rebates entirely with Sadolin Yacht Varnish before fixing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply suitable sealant to joinery intended for coating with Sadolin wood stain systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAvoid using linseed oil putty or modified, non-setting compounds in conjunction with Sadolin systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConfirm compatibility with the manufacturer of the relevant glazing material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply silicone glazing materials only after completing the finishing coats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBefore starting any project, it's essential to conduct a small test area to assess the consistency and compatibility of the finish. Always adhere to the manufacturer's instructions on the tin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAvoid applying the varnish if there's a risk of rain, or when temperatures are below 8° or above 25°, or if the relative humidity exceeds 80% during application or drying periods. Protect the surface from frost and rain until fully dry to prevent adverse effects on drying, visual quality, and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThoroughly stir the product before and during application to prevent sheen variations. Sadolin Yacht Varnish comes ready for use and should not be thinned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply the varnish in a full, flowing coat, ensuring complete coverage of all surfaces and end grains. For optimal results, utilise a high-quality, long-haired, soft bristle brush. Pay particular attention to end grain, tops and bottoms of doors, and undersides of sills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish with 2 or 3 full coats of Yacht Varnish, depending on your project's requirements, allowing 16-24 hours drying time between coats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNote: Sadolin Yacht Varnish can be used alongside one or more base stain coats of Sadolin Classic Wood Protection for desired stain colours, followed by 2 full coats of Sadolin Yacht Varnish. Apply the base coat liberally to accommodate the natural absorption\/porosity of the timber surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCleaning equipment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClean brushes and equipment immediately after use with a proprietary brush cleaner. In case of spills, promptly remove the varnish while still wet using clean white spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAftercare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt's important to conduct regular maintenance, which is signalled by a reduction in sheen as the coating wears away and a decrease in water repellent qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEnsure all defective coatings are completely removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThoroughly sand back any grey, denatured exposed timber surfaces to reveal clean, bright timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove any organic growths and treat infected surfaces with a suitable fungicidal solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClean remaining sound surfaces with warm water and a mild detergent, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor bare and previously wood-stained timber, patch prime with one or more coats of Sadolin Classic in the appropriate shade to match the existing colour, where necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOn weathered or eroded surfaces, apply an additional coat of Sadolin Yacht Varnish overall and allow it to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish with 2 or 3 coats as required to ensure optimal protection and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDatasheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fa fa-file-text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2114\/5867\/files\/YachtVarnishSDS_951dda5b-3b49-4238-8d88-eefcd9a8c252.pdf?v=1712326968\"\u003eSadolin Yacht Varnish - Safety Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fa fa-file-text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2114\/5867\/files\/PDS-Sadolin-Yacht-Varnish_41e6b9a4-f0a7-4b59-8a05-c55030a48a27.pdf?v=1712326969\"\u003eSadolin Yacht Varnish - Product Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Akor","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":57075666354551,"sku":"CP-5092565","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5 L","offer_id":57075666387319,"sku":"CP-5092564","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/9140\/8759\/files\/sadolin-yacht-varnish-gloss-clear-2008893.jpg?v=1778239276","url":"https:\/\/plywoodetc.co.uk\/products\/sadolin-yacht-varnish-gloss-clear-act","provider":"Plywoodetc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}