Penta Catylac Gloss (Gallon)

General Surface Preparation

New Wood: Ensure that the wood is properly cured and the surface is dry, and cleaned free of all dirt, dust, grease, oil and other contaminants which may affect adhesion, drying, protective properties or appearance of the coated surfaces..

Solvent Cleaning: Oil, grease and wax can normally be removed by using Penta Thinner 41, changing wiping cloths often to assure removal. Some woods, such as Teak, are very oily, and to ensure proper drying, surface oil should be removed by wiping thoroughly, several times with Thinner 41, before sealing with Penta N.C. Sanding Sealer. Preservative salts may be removed by cleaning with solvent or water, depending on the type.

Filling and Sanding: If wood is to be stained, stain first before filling. Fill all holes, cracks, splits and crevices with an appropriate putty or filler. Sand the surface with the grain only, using a medium grit paper first, and progress to finer paper as the wood becomes smoother. Dust or vacuum completely. The surface may be dampened again to raise the grain. If this is done, the wood must be sanded again when dry.

Previously varnished, lacquered or painted: All existing paint, varnish or lacquer should be removed, to obtain a bare wood surface, by power and hand sanding or by use of Penta Paint Stripper. Care must be taken not to damage thinly veneered surfaces. Then treat as for new wood.

Use of Paint Stripper: When using Paint Stripper apply it liberally and spread it around with a brush. Allow the old surface to blister (20-30 minutes). Do not allow the stripper to dry on. Use a scraper or putty knife to remove the residue. Furniture with several coats of finish, may require several applications of Penta Paint Stripper to reach bare wood. Remove any residues with steel wool dipped in water, rinsing frequently. Wipe the entire surface with a clean dry cloth. Allow to dry completely. Solvent clean with Thinner 41 or Thinner 792 to remove residual wax remaining from the stripper, with frequent changes of wiping cloth. Finally sand.

Staining: If wood is to be stained, use Penta Woodstain (solvent-based). After application of the stain, allow 1 to 2 hours drying before filling and sealing with Penta N.C. Sanding Sealer.

Sealing: Seal with 1 or more coats of Penta N.C. Sanding Sealer, depending on the porosity of the wood and the finish desired.