TotalBoat Wood Sealer fills and seals wood grain to create a level surface for more consistent finishes. This clear, wood conditioner prevents varnish from being absorbed into the wood, so finish coats build up faster. Use it to seal plywood and oily woods like teak to prevent finish cracking and checking.
Unlike other marine wood sealers, it features UV-inhibiting filters so finishes are protected right down to the wood. Its fast-drying formula doesn't require sanding between coats. TotalBoat Wood Sealer is compatible with all 1-part varnishes.
Available in Quart and Gallon sizes.
NOTE: TotalBoat Wood Sealer is not a finish coating and should be overcoated with 1-part varnish to provide depth, higher gloss, and more complete UV protection. Do not apply 2-part varnishes, 2-part polyurethane paints, or 2-part epoxies over TotalBoat Wood Sealer.
APPLICATION AND USE
Surface Preparation
Bare wood should be clean, dry, and free of grease, oil, or other contaminants. Sand the surface with 220-grit sandpaper in the direction of the grain until completely smooth. Use a vacuum to remove any sanding residue, wipe the surface clean with a lint-free rag dampened with TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep, and follow immediately by wiping with a clean, dry, lint-free rag.
Application
Before use, stir well—do not shake. TotalBoat Wood Sealer can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed. Apply 2-3 coats, as directed. Oil hardwoods like teak should require only 2 coats, while plywood or porous wood may require 3 coats.
Thinning should not be required, but if desired, use TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 for brushing/rolling applications, and TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 for spray applications.
Technical Information
Specifications
- Color: Clear
- Finish/Sheen: Gloss
- Usage: Above the waterline; for interior and exterior use
- Thinning (Brushing/Rolling): If thinning is needed, add 5-10% TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 to promote the best flow, self-leveling, and working time for Wood Sealer.
- Thinning (Spraying): TotalBoat Wood Sealer may not require thinning for all spray applications, however, 10-25% TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 can be added to promote better application properties.
- Minumum Overcoat Time: 1 hour @ 80°F; 3 hours @ 65°F, or 8 hours @ 50°F
- Maximum Overcoat Window Without Sanding: 48 hours
- Minimum Time Before Overcoating with Varnish: 24 hours
- Cleanup: TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100, TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 or TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
- Number of Coats: 2-3 (varies based on the porosity of the wood)
- Coverage: 250-400 sq. ft. per gallon @ 3 mils WFT (varies by porosity)
- Compare to: Interlux Interprime Wood Sealer Clear 1026 and Pettit 2018 EZ Wood Sealer (formerly Old Salem)
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The varnish primer sets the stage for a very smooth, easy to apply varnish
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Used the Wood Sealer along with Lust marine varnish to weather proof, rain, sun and high humidity, a new outdoor table. It has been a little over a month and table is looking great. This was the first time I've used this product and I'm very impressed and happy with the results.
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Easy to work with and appears to do a great job at sealing the wood.
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Covered a huge deck, before sealing with Lust Hi Gloss and Matte Varnish.
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Seals wood quickly and makes build coats more efficient.
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I just tried this out on a canoe paddle project. It was the first time I have used this wood sealer. Many wood sealers state that they are for indoor use. Obviously, needed one designed for both. I got excellent results with polyurethane finish coat.
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Seemed to make a very good undercoat
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The product was easy to apply the a brush and dried quickly.
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I have finally found a fast drying wood sealer that dries hard and raises the grain of the wood for the initial sealing and sanding before top coating either with varnish or paint. Very happy with this product.
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Easy to use and performed as expected!
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