Natural Long Life Opaque Finish 3in1

Dimensionally stable wood building elements: wood moisture content 11-15%

Wood building elements with limited or no dimensional stability: wood moisture content max. 18%

Thoroughly remove any dirt, grease and non-adhering old coatings.

Sand grey and weathered wood surfaces down to sound, bright wood.

Remove loose knots and any surface resin with a suitable product (e.g. Remmers Thinner & Brush Cleaner).

In order to avoid the use of wood preservatives as far as possible, the construction should be designed to be water-repellent (avoid horizontal surfaces, open end-grain wood, capillary joints, water and moisture accumulation points, contact with splash water, sharp edges). Pre-treatment with Wood Impregnation [eco] improves the hydrophobic effect.

Exterior wood that needs to be protected against soft rot and blue stain must be pre-treated with a suitable wood preservative* (*Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use).

Observe BFS Code of Practice No. 18 "Coatings on Wood and Wooden Working Materials in Outdoor Areas".

Natural Long Life Opaque Finish 3in1 [eco] (in white and light colours) reduces yellow stains caused by water soluble substances in the wood. For additional protection, prime using Remmers Sealing Primer.

To avoid bleeding of substances in the wood into adjoining building elements (e.g. infilling in framework areas), treat the wood all round.

Old weathered carbolineum coatings can only be coated with dark colours. Always test first with a trial coating.

Stir the material thoroughly and apply quickly by brushing or rolling in the direction of the grain.

Apply a second coat once the first has dried.

Apply a further coat if required.

All colours can be mixed with one another.

When coating continuous surfaces, only use materials with the same batch number as slight differences in colour, gloss and texture may occur.

Seal opened containers well and use contents as soon as possible.

Check colour, adhesion and compatibility with the substrate by setting up a trial area.

Before coating technically modified woods and wood-based materials, apply the product to a trial surface and conduct a suitability test on the desired area of use.

Cut end-grain surfaces at the bottom to create a water-drip edge.

End-grain wood preservative should first be applied to end-grain wood and cut surfaces in order to protect them against moisture.

Do not use on wood impregnated with boron salts.

Ensure sufficient ventilation when applying indoors.

Areas that are being coated or dried should be protected against rain, wind, sunlight and condensation.

The colour shown on the sample does not appear until the material has dried.

It should be noted that the tests carried out by EPH could not take into account all possible scenarios that might occur in practice. For example, contact of objects and media contaminated with this product, such as rags or dust, with other highly flammable agents, such as dust containing cellulose nitrate or certain solvents, could lead to conditions that result in ignition.

The product should not be applied at the same work stand as NC-based varnishes or stains. Collect any textiles soiled with the product (e.g. cleaning rags, work clothing) in fire-resistant waste containers and dispose of properly.

Practice values at +20 °C and 65% relative humidity.

Low temperatures, poor ventilation and high humidity delay drying.

The product’s insulating effect may be impaired if it is diluted too thinly, if the wood is too wet or if the recommended coating sequence, application volumes and drying times are not observed. With water-based coating systems, there is always the residual risk that substances contained in the wood will leach out.

Drying may take longer depending on the type of wood, e.g. oak, due to substances it contains.

Brush with synthetic bristles, flat brush, short-pile microfibre roller

Clean tools immediately after use with water and detergent.

Ensure that any residue from cleaning is disposed of correctly.

If stored unopened in its original container in a cool, dry place and protected against frost, the product will keep for at least 24 months.

Use the contents of open containers as quickly as possible.

Approx. 80 - 100 ml/m² per coat

White and light colours:
3 coats of Natural Long Life Opaque Finish 3in1 [eco]
Alternative for an even greater sealing effect: 2x Sealing Primer & 1x Natural Long Life Opaque Finish 3in1 [eco]

Medium and dark colours:
2 coats of Natural Long Life Opaque Finish 3in1 [eco]

Brilliant, pure intense colours:
Apply a white undercoat

DIN EN 71-3 "Migration of certain elements":

This product complies with the limits for the migration of heavy metals to children's toys according to DIN EN 71-3 and thus fulfils one of several further requirements for the safety of children's toys according to the EU "Toy Directive" (2009/48/EC).

Bright (especially white), solvent-based and water-dilutable oil and alkyd resin paints will exhibit varying levels of yellowing during their useful life.

On planed larch and softwoods with a high resin content, the coating may have reduced adhesion and resistance to weathering. This is especially the case on horizontal year rings, knots and areas of winter growth that are high in resin. Maintenance and renovation must be carried out more frequently on these surfaces.
The only remedy for this is pre-weathering or very coarse sanding (P80).
If these wood types are rough-sawn, considerably longer maintenance and renovation intervals are to be expected.

Observe the regulations concerning design principles for wood protection.

Do not use on horizontal surfaces without drainage slopes and without edge radius, avoid accumulated moisture.

Larger quantities of leftover product should be disposed of in the original containers in accordance with the applicable regulations. Completely empty, clean containers should be recycled. Do not dispose of together with household waste. Do not allow to enter the sewage system. Do not empty into drains.

For further information on the safety aspects of transporting, storing and handling the product and on disposal and environmental matters, please see the current Safety Data Sheet.