Ronseal Yacht Varnish - 2.50 L / Gloss

Yacht varnish protects outdoor wood all year long so its perfect for windows and doors. Its a tough traditional varnish and resists cracking, peeling and blistering.

• Usage: Smooth exterior wood like doors and windows
• Coverage: Up to 16 m2 per litre
• Dry Time: Four Hours
• Coat Time: Eight Hours
• Number of Coats: Three
• Colour: Clear
• Finish: Gloss
• Durability: Wont grey in the sunshine and protects against the rain
• Application: Brush
• Varnish Base: Solvent
• Capacity: 2.50 L
• VOC: High

• Make sure your wood is dry before you begin. Choose a day thats reasonably warm (above 10°c) and dry
• This varnish isnt suitable for decking though
• You will need to remove old stain or varnish by sanding it down. Use 120 grit sandpaper and sand away the old finish
• Wipe down the surface with white spirit and a cloth to remove the leftover dust
• If your wood is brand new, you will need to sand it to remove loose wood and clean with white spirit

• Thoroughly stir your varnish to make sure its smooth and theres no lumpy bits
• Test it on a small patch of your door. Its clear varnish but it may still darken the natural colour of your wood so make sure youre happy with it
• If you are, start painting with a brush. Go in the direction of the grain and for best results, apply two or three coats. Wait eight hours between each coat
• Before you apply your last coat, lightly sand the surface and use white spirit to remove the excess dust. This will give you a nice smooth finish. Your last coat will be dry in four hours

Cleaning:
• Once your varnish is dry, youll be able to clean your door as normal. Keep on top of the dirt and grime for a friendly welcome to your home
• You can clean your brushes with white spirit or brush cleaner

Repair:
• Its easy to repair your varnish if sections of it become damaged. Simply use some sandpaper to sand down and smooth out the damaged part and then add a couple of coats so its good as new again