Cabot's Stain & Varnish is a combined stain and clear varnish in one for all interior timber. Itprovides colour and shine without hiding the grain, is easy to apply and resists scuffing andscratching.
Touch Dry
2 Hours
Re-coat
8 Hours
Application Tools
Brush, Roller
Do not apply this product if the temperature is below 10°C or above 35°C.
Note: Fill nail holes, cracks and other defects with Cabots Wood Tone Putty after applying the first coat of this product for accurate colour matching.
Remove stains, dirt, wax, grease and oil with mineral turpentine. Remove any polish with a suitable floor polish remover.
Previously coated timber
Completely remove the previous coating using a paint stripper or by sanding. Remove all traces of sanding dust.
Bare timber
Sand the surface smooth using 180 - 240 grit sandpaper. Sand only in the direction of the grain. Remove all traces of sanding dust.
Stir thoroughly with a broad flat paddle until pigment is mixed in and colour is uniform. Keep well stirred during use. If using more than one can, mix all cans together into a larger container to ensure colour uniformity.
Apply with a good quality brush or roller.
Apply three coats depending on the required depth of colour, allowing 8 hours between coats.
Sand between coats using 240 grit sandpaper.
Colour strength
If the desired colour is achieved after 1 or 2 coats of Cabot's Stain & Varnish, use Cabot's Cabothane Clear Oil Based to complete the 3 coat system.
Maintenance
Regular inspection of all coated surfaces is recommended. Re-coating is recommended when the coating looks dull or tired. Clean with Cabot's Floor Clean following label instructions. Sand with 240 grit sandpaper then apply 1-2 coats.
Staining a floor
The natural colour of the timber will affect the finished colour of the stain. Always test the stain on an off cut or concealed part of the actual job before proceeding. Follow preparation steps above. Stain first with one coat of Cabots Stain & Varnish Oil Based using a 6 - 10mm nap roller. Additional coats can be applied if a deeper colour is required. Topcoat with Cabot's CFP Floor Oil Based following label instructions.
