Cabot's Exterior Varnish Stain is a combined semi transparent stain and varnish that provides protection, colour and shine without hiding the grain. As it is water based, it is fast drying, so you can re-coat after only 2 hours, and clean up is easy with water. Cabot's Exterior Varnish Stain is designed for use on exterior doors, windows, trim and outdoor furniture.
Touch Dry
30 minutes
Cleaning materials
Water
Application Tools
Spray, Brush
Do not apply this product in temperatures below 10°C or above 35°C, or when rain or heavy dew is expected during the drying period. In hot temperatures, do not apply in direct sunlight, cool the timber by lightly dampening with water and coat in the shade. Not suitable for use on walk-on areas.
Note fill holes and imperfections with a suitable timber putty if required.
Bare timber
To coat new bare timber immediately, scrub damp timber with Cabot’s New Timber Prep, following label instructions. New Timber Prep will draw out tannins and oils quickly from the surface, allowing you to skip the 4-6 weeks weathering process required for new timber. Always follow New Timber Prep with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions.
Previously painted or varnished timber
Remove back to bare timber using a paint stripper, or sanding. For exterior surfaces, then clean with Cabot's Deck Clean following label instructions.
Previously stained and oiled timber
For exterior surfaces, clean with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions, then allow timber to fully dry. Test if the surface is ready for coating by sprinkling water on the timber. If the water beads on the surface, repeat the application of Cabot's Deck Clean. If water is absorbed into timber, it is ready for coating. For a more transparent look, sand timber back to bare before coating.
Weather and grey timber
For best results, sand timber back to fresh substrate. Clean with Cabot's Deck Clean following label instructions.
Fibre cement products such as Hardieplank™
For a timber effect on fibre cement products such as woodgrain HardiePlank™ and PrimeLine® Weatherboards, prepare fibre cement boards by cleaning, and then coating with Cabot's Timbercolour in a pastel shade.
Stir thoroughly with a broad flat paddle before and during use. Apply liberally along the full length of the board including exposed edges and end grain by brush. The initial milky colour helps with even product application, drying to a semi-transparent finish. Apply three coats, allowing a minimum of 2 hours drying between coats. Leave doors and windows ajar while drying to avoid sticking. Avoid surface contact for several days to allow full curing.
Maintenance
Regular inspection of all coated surfaces is recommended. When re-coating aged Exterior Varnish Stain, if in good condition, lightly sand and clean surfaces, then apply one or more additional coats. If the coating is in poor condition, thoroughly strip off the existing coating and prepare as for new bare timber.
