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Q. I want to put a clear
finish on my deck/home. What do I use?
A. Our only clear
finish is for interior use only. We would suggest
the transparent finish designed for the type of wood
you want to coat. (Examples: Cedar/Marine for cedar
or teak; Transparent Redwood for redwood.)
Q. After applying PENOFIN,
I have areas that are shiny and areas that are not.
What is wrong and what do I do to fix it?
A. This indicates
over-application. In most cases, washing the surface
with a solution of TSP (Tri-Sodium Phosphate) and
water, (with some scrubbing) after 7 days drying time,
will correct the problem.
Q. How long will it last
on my deck/house?
A. On a horizontal
surface, PENOFIN may be expected to perform for an
average of 9-18 months and 3-5 years on a vertical
surface. The time will vary depending on the percentage
of sunlight, weather etc...
Q. If I apply one colour
of PENOFIN (Example: Transparent Redwood) and I want
to go with another colour of PENOFIN when reapplication
is needed (Example: Sierra), can I do that?
A. Yes. All PENOFIN
colours contain the same ingredients, just different
amounts of coloured pigments. However, you will not
be able to make the surface lighter by applying a
lighter shade. As always, you should test a small
area before use. This, of course, invalidates warranty
on colour consistency.
Q. Can I paint or varnish
over a PENOFIN surface?
A. Yes. Allow 7-10
days drying time for surface to be completely dry
and cured. Bot water and oil based products can be
used.
Q. Can I use PENOFIN on
furniture?
A. Yes. PENOFIN has
a gold-line of interior finishes.
Q. Can I use PENOFIN on
a cutting board or wooden bowl?
A. No. PENOFIN is
not a food grade product.
Q. Is it necessary or
advisable to back prime siding?
A. Yes. With PENOFIN.
Q. How long does PENOFIN
take to completely dry and cure into the wood?
A. Approximately 7-10
days, depending on the weather.
Q. Do you have anything
to cover pressure treated wood?
A.All PENOFIN colours
can be used on any type of wood. However, Chestnut
and Sable blend out the green the best in pressure
treated lumber and give it a natural wood tone.
Q. How can I tell if the
wood is too hot to apply PENOFIN?
A. If the surface
is hot to the touch it is probably too hot to apply
PENOFIN to. Do not apply PENOFIN in direct sunlight.
Product can flash and dry on the surface without penetrating.
Q. How does it compare
to other stains on the market?
A. Look at PENOFIN's
blotter tests. PENOFIN penetrates better than anything
on the market. It is the only product with Brazilian
Rosewood oil. PENOFIN is one of the few products on
the market containing transoxide pigments, the colourant
developed to give automobiles their tough finish.
Q. What do I do if my
wood has mildew growing on it?
A. Clean with a solution
of 50% bleach and 50% water with a small amount of
detergent added to remove and kill the mildew spores.
Q. Does PENOFIN bead water?
A. Water beading is
accomplished in most stains by adding wax (paraffin).
As soon as you get one hot day your finish won't bead
water any more because the wax melts.
Q. What about my deck
getting wet?
A. There is nothing
wrong with your wood getting wet (it was a tree).
However, standing water can lead to rot.
Q. How long should I let
my deck weather before I apply PENOFIN?
A. 30 to 60 days depending
on weather, humidity, etc.
Q. Will WEATHERBLASTER
harm my vegetation?
A. WEATHERBLASTER
contains ingredients common to fertilizer and can
burn your plants. Just rinse with plenty of water
and it will be fine.
Q. Does WEATHERBLASTER
strip old finishes?
A. WEATHERBLASTER
will not remove old finishes. WEATHERBLASTER removes
the gray tannin from wood bringing back the mill bright
beauty.
Q. Which application tip
do I use when applying PENOFIN with the Penofin-Chapin
Sprayer?
A. Use the red tip
(1/4 GPM) for transparent PENOFIN and WEATHERBLASTER,
the blue tip (1/3 GPM) for PENOFIN mist tones and
the yellow (1/2 GPM) for heavier applications.
Penofin
VOCII Formula FAQ's [back
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Q. What is the difference
between the old VOC product and the VOCII formula?
A. The new product
has a different type of solvent and no longer contains
1,1,1 trichloroethane otherwise, the products are
identical. They contain the same colourant, mildew
and W protection and Brazilian Rosewood Oil.
Q. Why did PENOFIN change
formulas?
A. PENOFIN needed
to change the drying agent in its VOC formula in order
to comply with new VOC regulations.
Q. Does the new VOCII
formula come in the same colours and sizes?
A. Yes and more. The
new dryer in the VOCII formula enables PENOFIN to
offer an interior line in the VOC compliant products.
So, you can also obtain Natural, Medium Walnut, Dark
Walnut and Appalachian Oak interior PENOFIN.
Q. Is the old VOC product
compatible with the new VOCII formula?
A. Absolutely. The
two VOC products are completely compatible and can
be used side by side. The two formulas can even be
mixed together.
Q. Does the VOCII formula
apply the same way as the old VOC formula?
A. Yes, you can apply
the VOCII formula with brush, sprayer or roller. It
has a little more viscosity and takes slightly longer
to dry.
Q. What about clean up?
A. The VOCII PENOFIN
formula cleans up with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
Q. Is the VOCII formula
a one- coat product?
A. Yes.
Q. What about odor?
A. The new VOCII PENOFIN
is better smelling than the old VOC formula and doesn't
linger as long after application.
Q. What about penetration?
A. The new VOCII Penofin
still outperforms the competition.
Q. Does the VOCII label
contain the same cautions and warnings?
A. Yes, this product
is an oil based product and care should be taken during
application. See the Material Safety Data Sheet and
the label for specific instructions.
Q. Does the new VOCII
formula work as well as the old formula?
A. The VOCII formula
performs just as well as the old VOC formula.
Q. Has the VOCII product
been tested?
A. Lab testing and
field testing was performed and test results showed
that the new VOCII PENOFIN formula actually outperforms
the old VOC product in some applications.
Q. Will the VOCII formula
cost more?
A. There are no price
increases scheduled in the near future.
Interior
Penofin FAQ's
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PENOFIN makes
a complete line of interior finishes. The gold-line
PENOFIN interior products have the same great qualities
and characteristics as the exterior products. In fact,
PENOFIN penetrating oil finishes were originally designed
as a furniture finish to enhance and the natural beauty
of fresh, untreated wood.
These are answers to some of the more
frequently asked questions we get about Penofin's interior
products.
Q. What colours does Interior
PENOFIN come in?
A. Interior PENOFIN
comes in Natural (no pigment), Medium Walnut, Dark
Walnut and Appalachian Oak.
Q. How do you distinguish
interior PENOFIN from exterior PENOFIN on the shelf?
A. Interior PENOFIN
has a gold label, while exterior PENOFIN has a silver
label.
Q. How does interior gold-line
PENOFIN finishes compare with Watco?
A. Watco is sold as
a penetrating Danish oil finish, PENOFIN is a penetrating
oil finish using Brazilian Rosewood Oil In blotter
tests against Watco, PENOFIN clearly shows better
penetration.
Q. What kind of finish
does Interior PENOFIN provide?
A. The interior PENOFIN
products, when applied with a rag or brush, give a
flat finish. However, by wet sanding, a high gloss
furniture finish can be obtained.
Q. Can I mix the PENOFIN
colours for my own finish?
A. The PENOFIN colours
can be mixed to obtain the desired shade, of course,
Performance Coatings Inc. cannot warrant colour consistency
when the colour has been altered.
Q. How long will PENOFIN
last on interior projects?
A. Depending on use
PENOFIN will last for years on interior projects.
Q. How do you reapply?
A. Simply clean the
surface and PENOFIN can be reapplied directly over
the old PENOFIN surface.
Q. Can I paint or varnish
over a PENOFIN surface?
A. Yes. Allow 7 to
10 days drying time for surface to be completely dry
and cured. Both water and oil based products can be
used.
Q. Can I use PENOFIN on
a cutting board or wooden bowl that will contain food?
A. No. PENOFIN is
not a food grade product.
Penofin
Technical Facts [back
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Applications
- Brush, sprayer
or roller.
- For best results
brush or spray (garden or commercial airless sprayers)
on two coats with a minimum of three hours drying
time between each coat if more than one coat is required.
- For each coat
let Penofln penetrate into the wood for 20-30 minutes
then wipe the surface with a clean, nap-free cloth.
- Maximum performance
on kiln dried lumber.
- For unseasoned
wood, allow 30 days drying time before application.
- Penofin is an
oil-based product. Clean brushes and other application
materials with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
- Avoid contact
with metals, i.e. metal brushes and steel wool. Tannic
acid will have a chemical reaction in cedar and redwood
which will darken the wood.
Product Performance
- Expect 2 to 4
years on vertical surfaces, 9 to 18 months on horizontal
surfaces depending on use and weather exposure.
- No need for primer
or thinners. Penofin contains aromatic and aliphatic
solvents. (% of solids by volume: 25% +/-2% )
Maintenance
- In well-traveled areas, clean periodically
with a mild detergent.
Coverage
- Smooth surfaces 200 to 300 square
feet. Rough surfaces 125 to 175 square feet (per gallon)
for both coats if two coats are required.
Caution &
Warnings
- Combustible! Keep this product
away from heat, open flame and sparks.
- Beware of spontaneous combustion.
Make certain all rags or other materials used
with PENOFIN are properly ventilated, soaked in water,
stored in an air-tight container, or otherwise disposed
of safely and in accordance with local regulations.
- Avoid contact with skin and breathing
of vapor or spray mist. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Do not take internally.
- If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Call a physician immediately.
- Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet
and product label for more information.
- Shelf life is limited once factory
seal is broken. Secure lid tightly after each use
and do not use or thin congealed product.
- KEEP THIS AND ALL PENOFIN PRODUCTS
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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