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Sanding Sealer Clear - 946ml

Sanding Sealer Clear - 946ml

Sanding Sealer is a water-based acrylic basecoat. It provides initial sealing for all GF water-based topcoats except Enduro VAR and can be used over raw wood or a stained surface.

Product Description

General Finishes Enduro Sanding Sealer is a high quality, easy to apply, professional water-based acrylic that provides an excellent foundation for finish coats on wood. Its high solids nature fills the grain of the wood quickly and dries rapidly to form a hard, durable base coat. It sands easily with minimum effort without clogging paper. Enduro Sanding Sealer is non-flammable, low odour, and cleans up with soap and water. It has excellent water and chemical resistance properties and is easily top-coated with water-based finishes. Suitable for interior woodwork, furniture and cabinets. Use where a high-quality wood finish is mandated.

Application

HVLP: Use a 0.43” (1.1 mm) nozzle / tip assembly & #9 Air Cap. Airless& Air-Assisted Spray: 0.009”—0.011” tip. Allow 30 minutes -2 hours dry before sanding (temperature/humidity dependent). Sand with #220 micron or finer between coats. 1—2 coats recommended.

Dry Time

21°C and 50% R.H: · Dry: 15 - 60 minutes · To Sand: 30 minutes - 2 hours

Stain & Finish Recommendation

Can be used over most water base and solvent-based stains. For best results and superior colour and adhesion, General Finishes Water Base Stains & Dyes are recommended. Allow stains to dry thoroughly before applying Sanding Sealer.

Topcoat with General Finishes Enduro WATER BASE PRE-CAT LACQUER,  CLEAR POLY, FLAT OUT FLAT or HIGH PERFORMANCE. Allow Enduro SANDING SEALER to dry completely before top coating. Not designed for use with Enduro VAR.

Surface Preparation

Surface must be clean, dry, and free of all contaminants. Sand with 220 micron (320 mesn or finer between coats. Consult product label for additional information.

Size
946ml
Colour
Clear

Cleanup of Water Based Products


Application tools and materials containing water-based products can be cleaned with soap and water immediately after use.


Product Spills
Spills may be able to be removed from fabric and carpet if cleaned immediately with soap and water.

Storage of Water-Based Products


Please be mindful of the manner in which water-based products are stored and how long they have been in storage. 
 

Life of Product
Water-based products do not last forever, even when unopened. However, the life of the product may be extended with proper care and storage (see Storage Tips below).

Water-based products can last 3-5 years if the can is unopened, in good condition and stored in correct temperatures.

Product that is 3 years old will not look like product that is 6 months to 1 year old. You will see more stratification or separation as the product ages. Always stir thoroughly before using. 


Foul Smell
If your product has a foul smell, it is contaminated and no longer in useable condition.


Clumps & Settling
Gravity can cause some solids to settle on the bottom of the can and slight separation on the top. This is normal. If working with older product stir with a paint mixing attachment on a drill.

If the solids dissolve and clumps smooth out after mixing from the bottom, the product is in good condition for use.

Inability to reincorporate large, chunky lumps after stirring for several minutes is an indication that the product has frozen and can no longer be used.


Storage Tips
Water-based finishes crystalise and form a skin due to evaporation when the air-tight seal on a can is broken at first use. The following best practices will increase the life of your product:

  1. Pry open sealed lids with a paint can opener by hooking under the lid's rolled edge. The use of a screwdriver can disfigure the rim and lid, impairing a complete seal. 
  2. Keep lid closed while working. Pour what you will use into a bowl, paper cup, or plate, and close can lid as you work.
  3. Clean the chime of the can thoroughly with a paper towel before closing to create a complete seal. Product falling into the chime can be minimized by using a pouring lid, such as Fitsall. Avoid wiping used brushes on the lid.
  4. Pound the lid in place using a rubber mallet to avoid distorting the chime or lid. Dents in the lid from direct contact with a hammer can impair a complete seal. Alternatively, place a flat piece of wood over can lid and firmly pound shut.
  5. Store in moderate temperatures. Avoid temperatures below 10°C or above 26°C. Keep from freezing. Frozen and heat-damaged product cannot be revitalised. Temperature-controlled spaces, such as a basement, are ideal for storage. Do not store product in an attic, garage, in direct sunlight, or next to something warm like a water heater or furnace.
  6. Store can upside down to create a liquid seal, minimize evaporation and reduce the chance of crystallization. Decant remaining product from the can before stirring. 
  7. Decant leftovers to a smaller container when the finish is almost used up. Alternative storage containers for water-based products are plastic FIFO bottles or glass bottles. Do not fill metal-lidded containers completely to prevent them from rusting.


The following water-based product mixtures can be stored:

  1. Product thinned with up to 15% General Finishes Extender or General Finishes Accelerator can be stored, with the exception of thinned General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain.
  2. Mixtures involving colours & sheens within the same product line, such as:
    • High Performance Satin + High Performance Gloss
    • Snow White Milk Paint + Coastal Blue Milk Paint
    • Amber Dye Stain + Merlot Dye Stain


The following product mixtures should NOT be stored:

  • Any water based product with thinned tap water; water often contains bacteria that will adversely affect stored paint.
  • Topcoat + Stain or Paint
  • Milk Paint + Chalk Style Paint
  • Water Based Wood Stain + Dye Stain

Furniture Care and Maintenance


Cure First
You have just finished applying a fine furniture finish. Treat gently until the paint or topcoat have fully cured. Allow 21 days for a water-based finish to cure before cleaning.


Regular Cleaning and Maintenance

  • Remove dust with a water-dampened cloth. Dust can build up over time and may scratch or dull finishes if not removed regularly. 
  • Remove fingerprints, cooking fumes and smoking residue with mild soap and water. These contaminants will not harm the finish, but they accumulate on surfaces and dull the original lustre. 
  • As with all fine furniture finishes, avoid using furniture polish, cleaners or dusting sprays that contain silicone, alcohol, ammonia and anything acidic. Exception: We have successfully cleaned with Clorox wipes.
  • Clean up water, alcohol and food spills in a timely manner and use placemats & coasters to protect the finish.
  • Future finishes or touch-ups may not adhere properly or perform as desired over a contaminated surface. Some contaminants, such as silicone, seep through finish into the wood and often cannot be removed.
  • Avoid excessive exposure to direct sunlight, high temperatures or high humidity. These can damage furniture and finishes.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)


Sanding Sealer - 2019-4


Safety Data Sheet (SDS)


Sanding Sealer - 2018-05
 

  • Product Code: GF10940
  • Availability: 15
  • £36.50
  • Ex Tax: £30.42