Overview:
SICO ProLuxe23 Top Coat RE is a premium translucent exterior wood topcoat. Its “Alkyd resin with UV absorbers” technology offers excellent durability and protection for sidings and other vertical wood surfaces.
Used in conjunction with ProLuxe1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish as a protective topcoat for exterior wood. ProLuxe23 Top Coat RE is normally used as the last 2 coats or occasionally as the last coat in the «1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish/23 Top Coat REWood Finish»protective systems.
Coverage:
On rough and weathered surfaces, approximately 19 to 28 square metres (200 to 300 sq. ft.) per 3.78 L.
On smooth surfaces or hardwoods, approximately 23 to 33 square metres (250 to 350 sq. ft.) per 3.78 L.
Coverage figures may vary depending on the type, age and texture of the wood and application method.
Surface Preparation:
Surface must be thoroughly clean and dry. Remove all dust, dirt, grime, mildew, oil, loose wood fibres mill glaze, previous coatings and other contaminants before application.
Spray all wood surfaces with clean water, completely wetting the wood. Apply a cleaning solution of 120 g of 100% powdered Tri-Sodium Phosphate (TSP) in 1 L of liquid bleach and 3 L of water to the wood surfaces with a garden sprayer or a heavy nap roller cover. Scrub surface with a hard-bristle brush for 15–20 minutes to help remove mill glaze or weathering. Do not allow the solution to dry on the wood surface.
Power-wash wood surface clean with fresh water using 500–800 psi with the nozzle 8–12 inches away to remove cleaning solution. If water beads, surface preparation must be repeated. Allow the surface to dry for 48 hours or until the moisture content is less than or equal to 18% before application. Sand all cleaned wood using 80–120 grit sandpaper. Always sand in the direction of the wood grain and remove sanding dust. Finish should be applied within four weeks of preparation provided that the surface remains free of dirt, grease, grime and mildew.
NEW AND WEATHERED UNCOATED WOOD: Clean and prepare all wood surfaces as specified under SURFACE PREPARATION. Pressure treated wood must be properly seasoned, dry with a moisture content of 18% or less and free of salts and other water-soluble materials. Water-repellent treated lumber requires minimum one year of weathering.
EXOTIC HARDWOOD: Ipe, mahogany, iron wood, tiger wood, teak and other exotic hardwoods exhibit a dense cell structure which may reduce the ability of a coating to penetrate the wood surface. Clean and prepare surfaces as specified under SURFACE PREPARATION. Immediately prior to applying coating, wipe surface with acetone.
PREVIOUSLY COATED WOOD: Previous coatings must be completely removed prior to application of 1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish. Once previous coating is removed, clean and prepare surface as specified under SURFACE PREPARATION.
After surface preparation, allow wood to thoroughly dry.
Application:
ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish must be applied to properly prepared wood as the basecoat before applying the ProLuxe 23 Top Coat RE Wood Finish. Test wood for absorbency by sprinkling water on the surface — if water is absorbed within 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on climate, the surface is ready for finishing. If water is not absorbed, wait 30 days and retest. Buy sufficient product for the whole job. Stir thoroughly before and often during use. Do not thin. Before starting, apply to a small area and allow stain to dry to ensure acceptable appearance and penetration. When using more than one container of the same colour, intermix to ensure colour uniformity. Apply when air and surface temperatures are 10 to 32°C (50 to 90°F). Do not apply in direct sunlight, if rain, snow, heavy dew or low temperatures below 4°C (40°F) are expected within 48 hours. Application using a soft, long-haired natural bristle brush is the preferred method. If applied by roller or airless sprayer, back brush immediately to ensure penetration and to avoid an uneven finish. For airless spray, use a .011—.015 in., tip at 700 – 800 psi, adjust pressure as needed. Apply one even coat, in the direction of the grain avoiding heavy application. To help avoid lap marks, apply to only a few boards at a time, and maintain a wet edge. Saturate all end grains, nail holes, cracks in the wood and the back of all boards if possible. Allow to dry a minimum of 24 hours. ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish must be top coated with two coats of 23 Top Coat RE Wood Finish, following label application directions.
ProLuxe 23 Top Coat RE Wood Finish is not recommended for outdoor furniture or fences. Since outdoor furniture and fences are considered to be in a high moisture environment, two coats of ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish would be your best method of application. NOTE: Tannin containing woods such as redwood, red cedar, mahogany, Douglas fir contain tannic acid which tends to migrate to the surface and can discolour the finish. The discolouration is not harmful and can usually be removed by cleaning with a solution of 120 g of oxalic acid to 3.78 L of warm water. Apply with a garden sprayer or heavy nap roller cover. Allow to sit on surface for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Do not allow solution to dry on wood surface.
Surface Maintenance:
- Wait for its full curing before washing the product or testing its adhesion: minimum 7 days depending on temperature and relative humidity (longer in conditions of high humidity or low temperature).
- The level of sun exposure, and the quality of ventilation of the structures drive the maintenance frequency. Chalking and colour fading are natural ageing characteristics between maintenance coats.
- Maintenance varies according to usage and place. To maintain the products protective characteristics, apply a maintenance coat when visibly required or sheen appears dull and before wood starts to turn grey. A maximum timeframe of 2 - 3 years on the south and west exposures and 3 - 4 years on the north and east exposures can be used as a general guideline. Clean and prepare surface as specified under SURFACE PREPARATION. Apply one maintenance coat of ProLuxe 23 Top Coat RE Wood Finish or one coat of ProLuxe MAINTENANCE RE WOOD FINISH. Areas that show minimal wear should only be lightly coated. Hardwoods and lighter colours may require more frequent maintenance.
- High and continuous moisture content or insufficient ventilation of wood prematurely reduces the product durability or can cause peeling.
