aquawood wax stain

Appearance – Coloured Liquid

Solid content (%) – 23 ± 1

Specific Weight (kg/L) – 1 ± 0.2 kg/L

Viscosity @ 25ºC – 37 ± 1 (FC #4)

Drying time @ 25ºC – Touch dry 1 hrs., Recoatable 4 hrs.

Spreading Rate – 15 – 20 m2/coat (Depending on the wood species)

Number of coats – 1 – 3

VOC – 125 g/L

AWS 010 – PINE
AWS 020 – NATURAL OAK
AWS 040 – OREGON PINE
AWS 060 – WALNUT
AWS 070 – TEAK
AWS 100 – MAHOGANY
AWS 110 – EBONY
AWS 140 – PALISANDER

Ready to use.  If a lighter colour is required.  Blend with the clear version AQUAWOOD WAX STAIN NATURAL.

AQUAWOOD WAX STAIN are wax effect water-based wood stains that ensure wood decoration leaving its natural look unchanged (thin film).  The special wax contained in the products gives excellent water-repellent properties.

This also gives better stability to the coated item, ensuring additional protection against the desegregating action of water if compared to water-based systems with conventional protective wood stain.  AQUAWOOD WAX STAIN is suitable for protecting wood exposed to the exterior environment against attack from staining fungi and rot.  They contain transparent iron oxides (clear version excepted), which provide good light fastness and absorb UV rays thus protecting the wood from lightning attack.  

We advise against clear only systems of exterior exposure, as they do not contain iron oxides and therefore do not ensure suitable protection against UV radiation.

The wood of species:

The most suitable timbers are spruce, pine, yellow pine, Douglas fir and hemlock, both untreated and treated.  During the impregnation phase, wood species such as oak, chestnut and iroko may suffer problems of flow due to the removal of tannin compounds commonly present in these timbers by the water-based stain.

Sanding of the bare wood:

A thorough sanding is particularly important, 150 grit sanding is recommended.

Application systems

Stains can be applied by flow coating, dipping, brushing or spraying.  This last application method (Spraying) is to be used only when suitable protection and ventilation devices are used.

Application on new timbers:

Carefully sand the wood, (which is to be well dried), with 150 grit sandpaper.  Apply from 1 to 3 coats, depending on the degree of exposure, with an interval between coats of 4 hours max.  For longer intervals, sanding of the substrate with 280 grit sandpaper is recommended.  Some sanding is recommended on the last but one coat, in order to improve the appearance.  The next day, after completion.  If increase water-repellency is required, carefully brush the stain, for instance with sorghum.

Drying:

Drying of water-based products must take place at temperatures above 150C and at a relative humidity not exceeding 85%.  Out of these limits, there is a slowing down of the drying process and formation of a softer, less resistant film.  In case the product is applied outside, avoid application in particularly humid (i.e.foggy) or cold days (less than 5-100C ).

Special Instructions:

• Stir products well.
• Make sure the can is well sealed.
• Store above 50C.
• Use in well-ventilated area.
• Use in temperature above 100C.
• Do not pour waste down sinks, drains or sewers.
• Waste must dispose responsibly and in accordance with current legislation.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Avoid contact with skin or eyes.

NATURAL RESIN ESCAPE.  Many timber species, especially conifers such as Pine, Larch, Douglas fir and spruce, contain large quantities of natural resin in capillaries and resin sacs near knots.  It is virtually impossible to eliminate this or to use coatings to block it.  Sooner or later the resin will escape, the only damage is to the appearance of the material and the quality of the film is not affected.