Cabot's Stain & Varnish Water Based is a combined stain and clear varnish in one for all interior timber. It's easy to apply and is highly durable, resisting scuffing and scratching. As it's water based, it is fast drying so you can re-coat after only 2 hours and clean up is easy with water.
Touch Dry
30 Minutes
Cleaning materials
Water
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 Cabot’s 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.
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.
Previously coated timber
Completely remove the previous coating using a paint stripper or by sanding. 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 2 hours between coats. For best results, 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 Water Based, use Cabot's Cabothane Clear Water 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 Cabot’s Stain & Varnish Water Based using a 6 - 10mm nap roller. Additional coats can be applied if a deeper colour is required. Topcoat with Cabot's CFP Floor Water Based following label instructions.
