Timbakote Timber Prep

Timbakote Timber Prep, Data Sheet

Timbakote Timber Prep is a semi-transparent waterbased first coat that seals and protects timber substrates prior to the application of Timbakote Timber Pro. Timbakote Timber Prep penetrates the timber fibres binding them together for enhanced adhesion and coating durability. Timbakote complies and is licensed by Environmental Choice New Zealand.

Recommended Uses
Surface Preparation
Application
Coverage
Drying Times
Maintenance
Clean Up
Safety
Disposal
Durability Statement

 

RECOMMENDED USES

Timbakote Timber Prep is an ideal first coat for exterior timber cladding, pergolas, gazebos, fences, fascias, timber joinery, garage doors, outdoor furniture & CHH Shadowclad Ply sheets.
 

SURFACE PREPARATION

New Timber should be clean and dry, free of any loose fibres, stains, and any stencils or other marks should be removed. Sharp edges must be sanded, nail holes and minor defects to be filled with suitable timber filler tinted to the same colour as the timber substrate.

All hidden faces, edges, rebates and end grains must be sealed with at least 2 coats of Timbakote Timber Prep prior to installation. The use of flat sawn timber (crown/arrowhead grain pattern) in high sunshine areas will significantly reduce the lifespan of your coating.

Exposed Timber (greater then one week); Treat the surface to remove all contamination such as moss or mould or loose timber fibres. Coat as per new timber.

Previously oiled or stained timber: remove all poorly adhered coatings, sand the surface and treat with a Sugar Soap solution. All oil residues must be removed, rinse the prepared surface thoroughly with water prior to the application of Timbakote Timber Prep. All sharp edges of timber must be sanded to create a rounded edge for better adhesion. All nail holes and minor defects should be filled with suitable timber filler tinted to the same colour as the timber substrate.
 

APPLICATION

Timbakote Timber Pro Coating System (5-year durability)

Apply 1 coat of Timbakote Timber Prep and 2 coats of Timbakote Timber Pro.

Apply an additional topcoat on highly exposed areas and Dressed Timber
New weatherboards should be coated on all 4 faces prior to installation

Stir well before and during use with a flat stirrer. Apply 1 generous coat with a good quality paintbrush, applicator pad, roller or spray. If spraying lay off with an applicator pad, brush or roller to provide an even appearance.   Do not over spread. Achieving the correct paint film thickness is important to the durability of a semi- transparent coating.   Apply Timbakote Timber Prep to one board at a time; lay off in long even strokes along the board’s length working to natural breaks in the cladding. Always keep a wet edge to avoid lap marking.

If using more then one container of Timbakote Timber Prep make sure all containers are mixed together prior to application. Thinning is not generally recommended, as it can be detrimental to the coating performance. The addition of 50mils of water per litre maybe required in hot weather or when coating absorbent surfaces.

 

PRECOATING

If precoating weatherboards or Shadowclad ply sheets prior to installation do not allow the boards or sheets to be stacked together without plastic film between the layers.

 

COVERAGE

Timber Band Sawn: 4 - 8 sqm per Litre
Timber Dressed: 6 - 12 sqm per Litre

 

DRYING TIMES

Depending on such factors as film thickness, ambient air temperatures, humidity levels and air circulation. The general dry times at 6-12 sq metres per Litre are:
Touch Dry 20 minutes
Re-Coat Time 2 hours
Curing Time 7 days

 

CLEAN UP

All equipment can be cleaned up in water.
 

SAFETY

Wear impervious gloves and wash paint deposits off skin with soap and water.
Moderately irritating to eyes: - wear splash proof goggles to protect eyes. Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water if coating splashes to the eyes occur. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. Keep out of children’s reach. Ingestion; Give 1-3 cups of water and seek medical attention.
VOCs 6 grams per Litre

 

DISPOSAL

Let residual coating dry by leaving the lid off the container. Dispose with refuse if permitted by local council. Paint containers are reusable for non-food purposes and recyclable in areas where recycling and collection facilities are available.

 

DURABILITY STATEMENT

Timbakote’s 5 year durability statement is that if this protective coating is applied correctly on properly prepared surfaces as per label instructions and over coated with 2-3 coats of Timbakote Timber Pro it will not crack, peel or blister providing the recommended maintenance procedures are carried out and the substrate remains stable.

Any failure of the substrate or previous coating is not covered. If this protective coating fails to perform as specified Timbakote Coatings Ltd will provide free of charge sufficient product to recoat the affected area. In addition to this you may have other remedies at law.
 

NOTE

Every care is taken to ensure that the information provided in this data sheet is accurate. Timbakote® Coatings Ltd is unable to guarantee results, as it has no control over the conditions under which products are applied, the substrate or the application.

The customer has to determine the suitability of the delivered products or information for its intended purpose