Sikkens Rubbol XD Gloss

General: Ensure the timber surface is suitably prepared, clean and dry, with dust, dirt, wax and grease removed and allowed to acclimatise to its end-use environment. The moisture content should not exceed 18% prior to coating.
Degrease any exposed bare timber surface by wiping with a cloth dampened with a suitable solvent. Certain timber species contain high levels of natural wood extractives or exudates and some softwood can be highly resinous. Resinous deposits should be removed with a scraper. Any remaining residues should be removed using a lint-free cloth dampened with suitable solvent, frequently changing the face of the cloth. Allow solvent to evaporate fully before overcoating. The use
of both eye and hand protection is strongly advised. Knotting may be used to reduce extractive discolouration, however, knotting is not always fully effective in “sealing in” resin.In addition, the adhesion of coatings can be impaired. When filling, be sure to use fillers specifically designed for use with timber. General or all purpose fillers are not suitable,particularly on external areas, as they cannot cope with timber movement and work loose.
New timber : Where a superficial application of preservative to softwood and hardwood is deemed necessary, such as timbers in Durability Class 3 or lower, use Cuprinol Wood Preserver Clear (BP). For Class 4 (in ground contact) and 5 (marine) use pre-treated wood specific for these conditions. Preservative pre-treatments must be fully dry before the application of Rubbol XD Gloss.Do not use on substrates which have had water-repellent preservative pre-treatments applied. Where possible, the first coat
should be applied all round prior to fixing. Bare timber should receive one coat of Rubbol Primer plus all round. On open
grained timbers (e.g. oak, meranti, iroko) Rubbol Primer plus should be worked well into the grain before laying off. Only use non-ferrous screws, nails and fixings.
Base stained/primed : Denib using a fine grade nylon abrasive pad or a fine grade (P240 or finer) wet or dry silicon carbide abrasive paper, in the direction of the grain. Do not break through the surface coating. Remove all dust.To ensure optimum durability, we recommend the use of one coat of Rubbol Primer plus prior to finishing.Note: Where there is localised damage, or deterioration has occurred as a result of exposure of the factory coating for longer than 3 months, affected areas should be thoroughly sanded back to a sound substrate and treated as “New timber”. All damaged or decayed timber must be removed and replaced, cutting at least 25mm into sound timber. When splicing in new sections of timber, consideration should be given to the use of a timber species whose natural durability is sufficient.Brush apply two coats of Cuprinol Wood Preserver Clear (BP) to saturation. Ensure timbers are thoroughly treated,especially any end grain sections, and are fully dry before splicing in. Secure with non-ferrous fixings and fill all voids
surrounding the spliced-in area with a suitable repair compound such as Dry-Flex from Repair Care

Cleaning After Final Use- Clean brushes and rollers immediately after final use to reuse them for future projects, saving you money and reducing waste. Cleaning Steps- 1. Remove Excess Paint- Scrape off leftover paint into a container for reuse. 2. Use Brush Cleaner- Use Polycell Brush Cleaner to clean brushes and rollers. 3. Reuse Brush Cleaner- Allow the paint solids to settle and reuse the cleaner by pouring the clear liquid into another container. 4. Dry Naturally- Let tools air-dry and store in a dry, dust-free area. Dispose Responsibly- Dispose of the remaining solids and used brush cleaner at a hazardous waste facility. Do not pour any solvent-based paint, brush cleaner or washings down the drain or onto the ground. Do not flush paint down the drain, including when cleaning painting tools

Storing & Responsible Disposal Do not use or store in extreme temperatures and protect from frost. Whenever possible, reuse, recycle, or donate leftover paint. Find local services at recyclenow.com. If no Community RePaint service is nearby, consider advertising paint locally—many good causes need it to brighten community spaces. Dispose Responsibly- Never pour paint or waste washings down drains or sinks. Follow instructions at recyclenow.com to recycle empty packs. Reuse Roller Cages- Remove sleeves and store cages in a dry, dust-free place. If brushes or sleeves cannot be cleaned or reused, dispose of them in general waste to avoid recycling issues. Paint Washings- Collect used brush cleaner in a container; don't pour it into drains or on the ground. Let solids settle, pour off clear liquid into another container for reuse or disposal. Dispose of remaining solids and used cleaner at a hazardous waste facility. Do not flush paint down drains, including when cleaning tools.