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Description

HEMPEL'S CLASSIC VARNISH is a traditional, transparent clear varnish based on alkyd resin and tung oil (chinese wood oil). It forms a flexible and weather-resistant high-gloss film with good resistance to seawater, UV radiation, and fluctuating weather conditions. The varnish is suitable for new and renovation coatings on wood surfaces indoors and outdoors above the waterline.

Application On new untreated wood, a priming coat with HEMPEL'S WOOD IMPREG (Art.No 2577-016) is recommended. This is followed by two thinned coats with HEMPEL'S THINNER 811 (Art.No 2577-900) (first coat max. 20%, second max. 10%), then three unthinned coats. Sanding between coats is recommended. For maintaining existing varnished surfaces, a light sanding is recommendede followed by three unthinned coats. 

Technical Data

  • Field of application: Clear varnish for wood surfaces above the waterline (indoor and outdoor)
  • Substrate: Dry, clean, grease-free, sanded; max. 16% wood moisture
  • Primer: HEMPEL'S WOOD IMPREG (Art.No 2577-016) recommended for new wood
  • Coverage: approx. 17 m²/l at 30 µm dry film thickness
  • Thinner: HEMPEL'S THINNER 811 (Art.No 2577-900), max. 20%
  • Application method: Brush, varnish pad, spraying (professional use)
  • Drying times (at 20 °C): Touch dry: 6 hrs, sandable: 24 hrs, recoatable: 8–48 hrs

Further information on application can be found in the Technical Data Sheet under 'Downloads'.

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