DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION:
DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain is a high performance semi-transparent finish that prevents the damaging effects of water, fungi, and UV radiation on exterior wood. It is a VOC-compliant epoxy resin which penetrates wood pores to block out water and provide long-lasting protection from weather damage. The product's excellent penetration helps eliminate surface buildup and peeling
USES
BENEFITS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
APPLICATION
MAINTENANCE
CAUTIONS
GUARANTEE
TECHNICAL DATA
USES:
DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain can be used on interior or exterior wood surfaces including: wood siding, log homes, decks, fences, shake shingles, outdoor wood furniture, pressure-treated and all other natural wood surfaces. DEFT Epoxy Wood Stain is available in Natural Pine, Cedar Tone, and Light Walnut.
BENEFITS:
* · Toughness and durability of Epoxy
* · For all types of wood
* · Will not flake or peel
* Soap and water clean up
* Easy to maintain
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
STRIP: Do not use DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain over painted or varnished surfaces. These surfaces must be stripped using DEFY Exterior Wood Stain Stripper prior to application of the product.

CLEAN: Wood surfaces must be clean, porous, and dry before applying DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain. Use DEFY Wood Cleaner (TimberWash) to remove mill glaze, mildew, graying and other foreign matter that might block surface pores and interfere with product penetration. Rinse thoroughly with garden hose or powerwasher (maximum 1200 p.s.i.)

BRIGHTEN: While surface is still wet from cleaning use DEFY Wood Brightener (TimerBrite) to brighten surface so product will not appear darker that normal. Let surface completely dry after rinsing. Wood is ready to be treated if a few drops of sprinkled water penetrate wood in 1-2 seconds.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR PRESSURE TREATED WOOD: Allow new pressure-treated wood to weather for 3-6 months before staining. When weathered, clean and brighten wood as described above.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR REDWOOD AND CEDAR: DEFY Wood Cleaner will darken redwood and some types of cedar. You must use DEFY Wood Brightener to remove darkening caused by DEFY Wood Cleaner. Cedar and other dense woods should be scuff sanded with 60 to 80 grit sandpaper before application of product. Make sure to sweep or blow sanding dust off before applying product.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Surface and air temperatures should be between 45 degrees F and 9t degrees F. Avoid application in direct sunlight. Although surface may be slightly damp, do not apply to wet or water saturated surfaces, or when rainfall is expected within 12 hours.

APPLICATION:
Test a small area before starting general application to assure desired results. Do not thin product. Provide adequate ventilation.

SHAKE OR STIR CONTENTS BEFORE, AND PERIODICALLY DURING USE. TO ENSURE ABSOLUTE COLOR UNIFORMITY FROM CONTAINER TO CONTAINER, MIX AT LEAST ONE THIRD OF THE PRODUCT FROM A USED CONTAINER WITH THE CONTENTS OF A NEW ONE.

NOTE: Use plastic, cardboard, and/or drop cloths to protect all adjacent non-targeted surfaces such as siding, windows, masonry, plant life, etc. from overspray and runoff.

BRUSH: Use a good quality nylon or polyester brush.

ROLLER: Use a synthetic ¼" or 3/8" nap roller. Finish must be back brushed to remove roller stipple.

SPRAY: Use lowest pressure that achieves a uniform spray pattern to minimize fogging and overspray. For airless sprayers, use tips between .011 and .015. A pump-up sprayer may also be used. Back brush to ensure a uniform application.

ON ALL SURFACES: Saturate wood with two coats for maximum protection. Apply first coat to saturation and brush product into surface working out all drips, puddles, or areas of overspray before product dries. Apply a second coat between 20 minutes and 2 hours after the first application. Do not allow complete drying between coats. NOTE: Complete entire sections or to a natural break before allowing to dry. Never break in the middle of a board as it will cause unsightly color variations. Thoroughly coat the ends of boards or logs to prevent water penetration. All surface checks on logs should be thoroughly coated.

VERTICAL SURFACES: Start from the bottom and work up. Treat the entire length of a board before moving up. If necessary, brush or feather in to avoid lap marks. Brush or roll in product before it dries and work out drips, runs, or overspray. DECKS: Start by applying DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain to the outside of railings (use a drop cloth under railings (use a drop cloth under railings to prevent a buildup of DEFY on horizontal surfaces), benches, and undersides of upper level decks (only one coat is required on undersides). Once underside is treated, immediately brush out all overspray, drips, etc. on top of deck. Treat horizontal surfaces last. WOOD SHINGLES: Clean and test for porosity. Apply two, heavy saturation coats. Depending on porosity, a third coat may be necessary to achieve total saturation. Backroll, or brush between coats to ensure a uniform application. Brush our all drips and puddles. To avoid restart lines, start at the bottom and treat entire length before moving up.

HELPFUL TIPS: Immediately remove overspray from non-targeted areas with soap and water. Overspray that is allowed to dry will be difficult to remove; dried product cannot be removed from concrete and masonry.

DRY TIME: To touch, 2 to 4 hours depending on temperature and humidity. Allow 24 hours for deck to dry before using.

CLEAN-UP: Clean tools and equipment immediately after use with soap and water.

COVERAGE: With two coats, one gallon, of DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain will cover approximately 100-150 sq.ft., depending on wood texture and porosity. Note: The "wet" color of DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain has a cloudy/milky appearance but will dry to a beautiful, semi-transparent finish.

MAINTENANCE:
Occasional cleaning with mild detergent and water will generally restore treated surfaces to their original appearance.

VOC content is less that 2.83 lbs/gal (340 grams per liter)

CAUTIONS
Keep out of reach of children!
Do not take internally. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing mist. Close container tightly after each use. Do not re-use containers. First Aid: External: Wash skin with soap and water. Eye contact: Immediately flush with clean water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician.

Internal: If swallowed, give two (2) glasses of water, induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

GAURANTEE
DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain is guaranteed to protect against the damaging effects of water and sun. DEFY Epoxy Wood Stain will last up to 7 years depending on weather conditions, substrate conditions and application. Horizontal deck surfaces will require more maintenance. Our recommendations for use of this product are based upon tests believed to be reliable. Since field conditions vary widely, the user must determine the suitability of the product for the particular use and specific method(s) of application. SaverSytems assumes no responsibility (implied or otherwise), for labor or substrate in the event of product failure and or the mis-use of this product.
TECHNICAL DATA:
Test Results:
ASTM D5401: Percent water absorption on wood treated with DEFY <1%.

ASTM G53: Accelerated weathering (QUV) 2,500 hours. Excellent color retention; no loss in water repellency.

Outdoor Exposure: Indiana and Florida test fences. Excellent color Retention, no loss in water repellency.

 
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