Hemel SL 1C High-Gloss Wood Floor Finish

Coverage:

• 1 L. covers 4-5 m² with three coats

Surface Preparation:

• Do not use products like cellulose or polyurethane filler or primer before the application of the product. As a filler, mix the wood dust with the product and fill all gaps and joints of the parquet. Clean the excess paste after it has dried out.

New Wooden Floors:

• Clean the surface completely.
• Sand the surface with a parquet sanding machine or by hand using sandpaper #120/150.
• Thoroughly clean the generated dust and remove it completely from the surface with a vacuum cleaner
• Hickson Decor Aqua Decorative Wood Colorant can be used for coloring the parquet floor. After the coloring, allow at least 6 hours to dry before the varnish application.

Old Varnished Wooden Floors:

• Remove the old varnish from the parquet completely with a scraping machine. Remove any dirt, oil, wood dust, and old varnish residues from the surface.
• Thoroughly clean the generated dust and remove it completely from the surface with a vacuum cleaner.
• Remove the remaining dust with a damp cloth.

Application:

• The product is ready to use and does not require thinning.
• Stir the product thoroughly before use and check its homogeneity. Repeat this process during the application.
• Apply the 1st coat with a brush or roller and leave it to dry for 24 hours.
• Perform a slight sanding with sandpaper #180/220 (aluminum oxide or silicon carbide type sandpaper is recommended) before applying the 2nd coat.
• Apply the 2nd and 3rd coats interval 6 hours without sanding between coats. 
• For any reason, if 8 hours exceeded between coats, wait 24 hours and sand the surface with sandpaper #220/240 (aluminum oxide or silicon carbide type sandpaper is recommended) before applying the next coat.
• Apply the 1product first across the grain and then along the grain to leave an equal and sufficient amount on the parquet surface without sweeping too much.
• The area should be ventilated after the application to promote drying.
• Allow seven days for full cure.

Maintenance (when the same product had been used before):

• Do not apply the product directly on pre-coated surfaces.
• Remove the old varnish from the parquet completely with a scraping machine. Remove any dirt, oil, wood dust, and old varnish residues from the surface.
• Thoroughly clean the generated dust and remove it completely from the surface with a vacuum cleaner.
• Remove the remaining dust with a damp cloth.
• Repeat the same process as described in "Application" with 3 coats.
• Inspect annually and maintain as required.

Instructions:

• FOR INTERIOR USE ONLY.
• Do not apply products such as nitro, polyurethane basecoat, or primers before the product
• Keep the product closed when not in use.
• The general application temperature of the product is between 15°C to 25°C at a relative humidity range of 40-65%.
• The moisture content of the wood should max at 12%.
• The area should be ventilated during and after the application to promote drying.
• The product should not be applied when the weather or surface temperature is below 10°C.
• The varnished floor should not be cleaned with ammonia-containing cleaning materials.
• The varnished floor can be stepped on after 24 hours. Allow 7 days before spreading carpet and/or cleaning.
• The product should be stored at temperatures between 5°C to 35°C.
• Painting tools should be cleaned with mineral spirits after application.

Safety Precautions:

• USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Do not transfer contents to other containers for storage.
• Do not use empty plastic cans for other purposes.
• To avoid overexposure, open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air entry during application and drying.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Wash hands after using.
• FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with large amounts of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If swallowed, call Poison Control Center, hospital emergency room, or physician immediately.
• Dispose of contents/plastic cans in accordance with national regulations.
• Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of the product for health and safety information.