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DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain

Description

DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain is a high performance semi-transparent finish that prevents the damaging effects of water, fungi, and UV radiation on exterior wood. It is a VOCcompliant epoxy resin which penetrates wood pores to block out water and provide long-lasting protection from weather damage. The product's excellent penetration helps eliminate surface buildup and peeling.

Uses

DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain can be used on interior or exterior wood surfaces including: wood siding, log homes, decks, fences, shake shingles, outdoor wood furniture, pressure-treated and all other natural wood surfaces. DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain is available in Natural Pine, Cedar Tone, and Light Walnut.

Benefits

  • Toughness and durability of Epoxy
  • For all types of wood
  • Will not flake or peel
  • Soap and water clean-up
  • Easy to maintain

Direcitons for Use

Surface Preparation: STRIP: Do not use DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain over painted or varnished surfaces. These surfaces must be stripped using DEFY Exterior Wood Stain Stripper prior to application of the product.

Clean 

Wood surfaces must be clean, porous, and dry before applying DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain. Use DEFY Wood Cleaner® (TimberWash) to remove mill glaze, mildew, graying and other foreign matter that might block surface pores and interfere with product penetration. Rinse thoroughly with garden hose or powerwasher maximum 1200 p.s.i.).

Brighten

While surface is still wet from cleaning use DEFY Wood Brightener (TimberBrite) to brighten surface so product will not appear darker than normal. Let surface completely dry after rinsing. Wood is ready to be treated if a few drops of sprinkled water penetrate wood in 1-2 seconds.

Special Note for Pressure Treated Wood

Allow new pressure-treated wood to weather for 3-6 months before staining. When weathered, clean and brighten wood as described above.

Special Note for Redwood and Cedar

DEFY Wood Cleaner will darken redwood and some types of cedar. You must use DEFY Wood Brightener to remove darkening caused by DEFY Wood Cleaner. Cedar and other dense woods should be scuff sanded with 60 to 80 grit sandpaper before application of product. Make sure to sweep or blow sanding dust off before applying product.

Weather Conditions

Surface and air temperatures should be between 45°F and 95°F. Avoid application in direct sunlight. Although surface may be slightly damp, do not apply to wet or water saturated surfaces, or when rainfall is expected within 12 hours.

Application

Test a small area before starting general application to assure desired results. Do not thin product. Provide adequate ventilation.

SHAKE OR STIR CONTENTS BEFORE, AND PERIODICALLY DURING USE. TO ENSURE ABSOLUTE COLOR UNIFORMITY FROM CONTAINER TO CONTAINER, MIX AT LEAST ONE THIRD OF THE PRODUCT FROM A USED CONTAINER WITH THE CONTENTS OF A NEW ONE. 

NOTE:  Use plastic, cardboard, and/or drop cloths to protect all adjacent non-targeted surfaces such as siding, windows, masonry, plant life, etc. from overspray and runoff.

Brush

Use a good quality nylon or polyester brush.

Roller

Use a synthetic 1/4" or 3/8" nap roller. Finish must be back brushed to remove roller stipple.

Spray

Use lowest pressure that achieves a uniform spray pattern to minimize fogging and overspray. For airless sprayers, use tips between .011 and .015. A pump-up sprayer may also be used. Back brush to ensure a uniform application. 

On All Surfaces

Saturate wood with two coats for maximum protection. Apply first coat to saturation and brush product into surface working out all drips, puddles, or areas of overspray before product dries. Apply a second coat between 20 minutes and 2 hours after the first application. Do not allow complete drying between coats.  NOTE: Complete entire sections or to a natural break before allowing to dry. Never break in the middle of a board as it will cause unsightly color variations. Thoroughly coat the ends of boards or logs to prevent water penetration. All surface checks on logs should be thoroughly coated. 

Vertical Surfaces

Start from the bottom and work up. Treat the entire length of a board before moving up. If necessary, brush or feather in to avoid lap marks. Brush or roll in product before it dries and work out drips, runs, or overspray. 

Decks

Start by applying DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain to the outside of railings (use a drop cloth under railings to prevent a buildup of DEFY on horizontal surfaces), benches, and undersides of upper level decks (only one coat is required on undersides). Once underside is treated, immediately brush out all overspray, drips, etc. on top of deck. Treat horizontal surfaces last. 

Wood Shingles

Clean and test for porosity. Apply two, heavy saturation coats. Depending on porosity, a third coat may be necessary to achieve total saturation. Backroll, or brush between coats to ensure a uniform application. Brush out all drips and puddles. To avoid restart lines, start at the bottom and treat entire length before moving up. 

Helpful Tips

Immediately remove overspray from non-targeted areas with soap and water. Overspray that is allowed to dry will be difficult to remove; dried product cannot be removed from concrete and masonry. 

Dry Time

To touch, 2 to 4 hours depending on temperature and humidity. Allow 24 hours for deck to dry before using. CLEAN-UP: Clean tools and equipment immediately after use with soap and water. 

Coverage

With two coats, one gallon of DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain will cover approximately 100-150 sq. ft., depending on wood texture and porosity. Note: The “wet” color of DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain has a cloudy/milky appearance but will dry to a beautiful, semi-transparent finish. 

Maintenance

Occasional cleaning with mild detergent and water will generally restore treated surfaces to their original appearance. For maximum protection a light maintenance coat is recommended when wood begins to fade. To test to see if the wood has weathered sufficiently to receive a maintenance coat, simply sprinkle water on the surface of the wood. If the water is easily absorbed within 1 - 2 seconds, the stain has weathered sufficiently to be recoated. To minimize darkening when applying a maintenance coat, first brighten with DEFY Wood Brightener. Recoat horizontal surfaces every 18 - 36 months, depending on foot traffic and environmental conditions. Vertical surfaces should be treated every 4 - 7 years or before wood starts graying. If the surface has been allowed to weather to the point of graying, or if significant darkening has occurred over time and cannot be adequately brightened, the stain should be removed using DEFY Stain Stripper and restained with DEFY Epoxy Fortified Stain per original application instructions. VOC content is less than 2.83 lbs/gal (340 grams per liter) 

Cautions

Keep out of reach of children! Do not take internally. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing mist. Close container tightly after each use. Do not re-use containers. First Aid: External: Wash skin with soap and water. Eye contact: Immediately flush with clean water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician. Internal: If swallowed, give two (2) glasses of water, induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. 

DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain is guaranteed to protect against the damaging effects of water and sun. DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain will last up to 7 years depending on weather conditions, substrate conditions and application. Horizontal deck surfaces will require more maintenance. Our recommendations for use of this product are based upon tests believed to be reliable. Since field conditions vary widely, the user must determine the suitability of the product for the particular use and specific method(s) of application. SaverSystems assumes no responsibility (implied or otherwise), for labor or substrate in the event of product failure and or the mis-use of this product.

Packaging

Available in 1 and 5 gallon recyclable plastic containers.

Transport and Storage

DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain is not considered hazardous under Department of Transportation regulations. Do not stack pallets. Keep product from freezing.

Physical Properties

  • Composition: Epoxy and synthetic resin blend
  • Solvent: Water
  • Specific gravity at 25° C: (.99)
  • Density: (8.25 #/gallon)
  • Flashpoint: none
  • VOC Content: less than 340 gr/ltr
  • Freeze/thaw stability up to 5 cycles
  • Shelf Life: 18 months in original sealed container

Technical Data

Test Results:

  • ASTM D5401: Percent water absorption on wood treated with DEFY<1%.
  • ASTM G53: Accelerated weathering (QUV) 2,500 hours. Excellent color retention; no loss in water repellency.
  • Outdoor Exposure: Indiana and Florida test fences. Excellent color retention, no loss in water repellency.