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Penofin Interior Applications—
Woodcrafter's Tips

Penofin is a high performance penetrating oil finish that protects and enhances the natural beauty of exotic and domestic hardwoods and softwoods. Use on all professional woodworking projects that require a durable, long-lasting, natural finish. Penofin is transparent, dries quickly and does not bleed back or cause raised grain. Further, it prevents yellowing fading and darkening. Being a penetrating oil, it has no surface film to chalk, peel or crack.

Application

INTERIOR PANELING: Apply one generous coat and wipe off after 30 minutes. Protects the wood from moisture damage and discolouration.

WOODWORKING: use Penofin on cabinets, flooring, furniture and exotic art objects. For custom woodworking, professionals use a wet sanding method for hand-rubbed beauty. Wet sanding with Penofin creates a natural paste that fills the pores of the wood and eliminates the need for a sanding sealer or paste filler. For a high gloss finish, use this method with multiple coats.

Wet Sanding Method:

1. Sand smooth with the wood grain, using 150 grit or finer sandpaper.
2. Apply Penofin generously, flooding all areas. After 15 minutes, add more Penofin to dry areas and end grain. Thirty minutes later, remove excess with a clean dry cloth. Allow to cure at least 24 hours.
3. Apply Penofin to a small area. With 400 to 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper, sand with the grain and keep the area wet with Penofin oil. Wipe the area dry and repeat the process until grain is filled and desired patina is achieved. Buff to a polish with a clean soft cloth. If desired, a polyurethane varnish or lacquer may be applied over Penofin after waiting one week.

Colours

Penofin Interior Finishes are available in the following colours: Natural, Appalachian Oak, Medium Walnut, and Dark walnut.

Colour Test

It is best to apply Penofin to test strips in order to determine the colour desired. The shade can be affected by the manner applied, the length of time the oil is left on and by the number of coats. If desired colour is attained with one coat of a pigmented formula, the wet sand process may be done with Penofin Natural.

Maintenance

Burnishing with a soft dry cloth or buffer will maintain the beauty of Penofin-enriched wood. Because Penofin is a penetrating oil, damaged areas, scratches or stains may be repaired using the wet sanding process with Penofin Natural or a tinted formula.

Clean-Up

Use Mineral spirits or paint thinner.

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.
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.

Keep this and all Penofin products out of the reach of children.