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Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss varnish works especially well on Teak wood. No sanding between coats is required. This is the perfect alternative to traditional varnish as it eliminates all that sanding and repetitive care.
Phenolic based resins, tung oil, and UV inhibitors build quickly for a high gloss finish with long lasting beauty on teak and other fine hard woods. Formulated for extraordinary protection, even in tropical climates, Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss is also recommended as a sealer and filler for wood.
Recommended Film Thickness: Per coat wet - 50 micron / Per coat dry - 30 micron
Application: Brush, roller, conventional air spray, H.V.L.P.
Temperatures should be between 50 degrees F and 85 degrees F for application, with air humidity below 85 percent. Avoid varnishing in too much sun or wind, a rapid loss of solvents will occur under these conditions and will decrease the flowing ability. Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss is compatible with most other types of one-component alkyd or urethane based varnishes and over two-component varnishes.
BRAND:
Epifanes
Number Of Parts:
One Part
Type:
Varnishes
Questions & Answers about Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss Varnish:
2013-04-26DEBORAH JONES asked: Is it ok to sand and then not immediately apply the varnish ? I am ready to sand but there is rain in the forecast.
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2013-05-16DAVID RICCIARDI: Is it OK, but you'll have to be certain the wood is 100% dry before applying, otherwise your finish will be ruined and you'll probably induce rot by sealing in the moisture. Give it a day in direct sun or better yet, just wait until after the rain if you can.
2013-05-16RICHARD FREHS: Deborah,
I think you will be okay. Once the wood has dried out, apply your first coat. The first coat is "cut" with a thinner. I think the ratio is 1 part varnish to 2 parts thinner that you stir together. Make only a mix amount that should complete your first coat. Your second coat would be a ratio of 1 to 1 and then additional coats would be straight varnish.
2013-05-16THOMAS DWYER: Yes. Just wipe with some thinner to clean the surface before applying varnish.
2013-05-16SUZANNE PELLAND: Deborah.
Yes, no problem. You can sand week before, just make sure you wipe the wood before you apply the varnish so the the surface is clean and also that it is dry..
I also used sponge brushes.
I applied 3 coats, waiting 24 hours in between. I am very pleased with the results and it is much less work, making it more enjoyable to have a nice classic boat.
Good luck!
Suzanne
2013-05-19Peter Siegl: yes, okay to sand and apply next coat of varnish later. Before apply next coat clean with thinner to get any dust off that has settled on the surface.
2012-10-04A shopper asked: How does Epifanes (any of the products) hold up to foot traffic in a porch? I have used the products for several years but resisted applying them to my ipe porches. I treated my original porches with an oil product but they have almost turned black. The new un-treated porches are bleaching. i was under the impression that Epifanes was too soft for a porch (not to mention expensive!). Jon M. asked about using it on a pine porch but no one seems to have actually used it (or admitted to using it) on a porch. The ipe is spectacular (i have varnished the ipe railings) and I really want to beauty of the wood to show through, but scoffed up wood doesn't look good either. Thank you for sharing your experience with me, Chuck C.
2012-09-06LARRY L asked: What is the difference between "wood finish gloss" and "rapidcoat gloss"?
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2012-09-06SUZANNE PELLAND: Sorry. I don't know about rapid coat gloss.
2012-09-06Larry L: How about just epiphanes rapidcoat?
2012-09-07STEVE'S TRAWLER CHARTER: Biggest difference is in the application. I have not used the varnish but have use the woodfinish a whole bunch. The woodfinish can be re-coated between 1 - 3 days after the previous coat has been applied.
Also, the woodfinish is viscous enough that you can smooth over a surface of raised grain with about five coates. I do not sand between coates, what I do is "Wipe" the surface after about 24 hrs. As if I was wiping dust off the formal dining rm table with a dust clothe. But in this case I use 180 - 200 grit sand paper, and wipe fast but almost no preasure.
Good luck!
2012-06-19JON MEL asked: Hi, I just sanded an 80 year old pine porch floor. It is under roof, but subject to some direct sun light and some rain. I would like to apply some type of clear finish, as the wood grain is beautiful.. What product do you have that would provide a) protection from sun and rain, b) protection fror an area with abrasive use, i.e. porch floor, c) be a clear finish as to allow the full beauty of the grain to show through, d) will hold up to household cleaners?
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated,John
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2012-07-17Nathan Fournier: I would recommend using the "EPF-WFG1000", it's the Epifanes wood finish gloss, a high build so it has good leveling properties, high UV protection from the sun, and it's a hard finish for protection from the elements, you also are not required to sand in-between coats with this product.
2012-06-16KEVIN REED asked: A year ago I applied 6 or 7 coats Epifanes high gloss varnish on ipe wood. I want to now use the Wood-Finish Gloss varnish so that I can avoid the sanding between coats. If I apply the Wood Gloss varnish, is it necessary to first sand the original finish ?
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2012-06-25DON DEWEES: That is a question for the Epifanes tech people, but I'm pretty sure the answer is yes, you do need to sand. Even if you are using WF Gloss in a new application of several coats it is recommended that you sand if the previous coat is allowed to dry more than 72 hours.
2012-06-25SUZANNE PELLAND: Kevin.
Yes, I would sand in between products, but lightly
I would use Wood Finish to build up coats because you don't have to sand in between and it is less time consuming.
The Wood Gloss varnish would be more "glossy".
I tried both techniques and I like both finishes, it is a matter of how pure a technique you would like to use.
Wood Finish is a happy compromise to me.
Let me know.
Suzanne
2012-06-25SUZANNE PELLAND: attached is a photo.
2012-06-25MARVIN R HEIDE: If you plain to reflag on top of the finisk you have you will need to sand with 220 sand paper. You can apply as many new coat you wont, allowing 24hours between coats any longer then wou will have to sand agin
Marvin Heide
2012-05-29TANIA SPECHT asked: I want to protect my bamboo chairs from the rain - will Epifanes wood finish gloss varnish protect them?...and can it be applied without taking off the old finish?
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2012-05-29JOHN DRAKE: It should work just fine. You can sand the old finish and apply Epifanes over it but taking off the old finish is better. Before refinishing a piece I take it to a furtniture refinisher and ask him to strip it.
2012-05-29GERALD CILIBRAISE: varnish will protect wood from rain as long as the surface is not damaged. a single scratch thru the surface the varnish and into the wood will allow the moisture to travel into the wood and ultimately de-laminate the varnish from the wood. it would be easier to use a wipe on tung oil on the surface. tung oil dries to a non-stick surface that will not attract dirty and is easy to repair by just wiping a little of the oil on scratches. varnish can tolerate sun for about 6 months before another coat must be applied. tung oil is not as uv resistant as varnish and must be refreshed (wiped on with a rag) every one to two months.
2012-05-29BLACK OAK BOAT WORKS: It works very well protecting Ashe mahogany and oak never tried it on bamboo. Yes you should remove the older finish or at least clean and sand the older finish. If you do not remove the old finish try a small area to make sure the new product does not soften or make a mess of the old finish. The more of the old finish try you remove typically the long the new finish will last. I have great luck with Epifanes.
Don
2012-05-30ROBERT MULDER: I have used it on teak wood on a boat and rain does not hurt the finish. I did sand befor using it. Hope this helps. I dont know about bamboo wood
2012-05-07DENNIS DESILVA asked: Looking for a marine varnish for an exterior ceiling "Gazebo" on the water...what is the best and longets lasting high gloss you suggest? Thanks, Dennis
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2012-05-07JUSTINE CRICHTON: We used it on hatch covers. It is a wonderful product. We will use it again on anything wood. It is thick and smellly. I think it would last forever on a gazebo ceiling. It will bring out the wood grain like nothing I have used.
Hope that helps :)
2012-05-07RUDDERS & RODS: Dennis;
I used Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss Varnish on an outdoor boat transom sign on my cottage. The finish lasted five years (Michigan winters and summers) in direct sunlight. I sealed the wood with Smith Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (one coat) and applied the next five coats of Epifanes within one day of each other. The sign needed refinishing around the edges as the varnish was finally starting to lift this spring, but the repair was minor. John
2012-05-08RITTA POTTER: Epifanes Wood finish gloss is what we use on our wood front door. It holds up much better than the matte finish.
2012-03-07CINDY DONOGHUE asked: does this product peel like other varnishes over time?
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2012-03-08CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL: I bought this mainly for the UV resistance. I tested it out in the yard on a sample of various woods, it did eventually peel off most of them, but seemed very durable compared to other finishes I tested. It was the only one with UV blocking that slowed wood colors from changing. I hope this helps you. Chris
2012-03-08HARRY NORRIS: So far it has not peeled, but all exterior varnishes will eventually peel if not maintained with a fresh coat once or twice a year. The varnish applied to the interior two years ago still looks new, even on the companion way steps on my sailboat.
2012-03-08DANA WILLIAMS: Yes, as it is a varnish. Cetol products last longer but thet too will peel eventually. There is no clear product that lasts forever.
2012-03-08HAVEN ROOSEVELT: I have used the varnish on kayaks (3) for the last seven years and it does not peel; rather it wears down with use. If you apply the varnish after sanding the entire surface with 220 grit it should not peel.
2012-03-10VICTOR RATHOD: It does not peel and doesn't cause a white haze either.
2012-04-01JOE HARRIS: Cindy;
Not yet, and its been on for 3 years.
Also I live in Phoenix, Az, so the sun hasen't taken its toll yet.
Joe Harris
2012-03-04SHARON WIGGINS asked: Is this product appropriate for an old oak table that will be on a screened in porch? and for outdoor wood tables made from cedar and pine? I was confused by the answer to a past question that this product is only for teak. Would also like to use it for trellises that will be painted.
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2012-03-05RICK FUNCIK: 3 different pieces here. Oak table, for sure. This is a high-grade spar varnish finish and I'd recommend it here. 2, tables of cedar and pine: these woods are pretty soft, and if the wood gets dented a thick film finish will probably crack. This tough finish will withstand gentler dents, but if you hit it hard enough to dent the wood, the finish will give too. It's a fine finish, but don't expect it to be bulletproof if it's on a soft substrate. 3, trellises that will be painted: I don't think you should varnish first, just prime and paint. The pigment in a good quality paint acts as a UV blocker better than any additive in a spar varnish, and will last longer if all else is equal. And 4, no it's not just for teak, but pretty much any bare wood exposed to the elements.
2012-03-05PATRICK MCNAMARA: First regarding the unpainted cedar and pine. Epifanes should be ideal for such although I don't know as you would want a high gloss finish. The "experts" recommend using the gloss for the first 3 or 4 coats and then using a semi-gloss or satin top coat. Apparently this gives a clearer finish than using multiple coats of a satin finish alone.
For painted surfaces, consider using Epifanes enamel paint and a top coat of satin of semi-gloss varnish.
The Epifanes varnish is designed for outdoor use - not as hard as some varnishes but able to flex with changes in temperature and has maximum UV protection.
2012-03-05JOHN THOMPSON: Sharon,
We use it on solid mahogany, white oak, and both mahogany and oak and fir plywood and it works great. These applications have been primarily for boats, but we have used it for other purposes with these woods and it works very well. It is always rated very highly for sun protection which if your screened porch is like ours gets at least seasonal sun.
Good luck on your project.
2012-03-05JOHN FLOOK: Sharon this is a high end marine grade spar varnish, with long oil for flexibility and overall durability. It is not only for teak (in fact is probably used on a number of other woods more frequently than on teak); it would be perfectly
appropriate for your oak table and even more so for your outside furniture. It develops a beautiful finish while affording possibly the best protection available from a "clear" UV protected finish short of 2-part products. I am using it on cedar furniture for outside usage, and I couldn't be happier.
2012-03-06BECKY BULTEMA: I used it on cedar last year and it still looks great. I used 5 coats (as recommended) and will coat every year. The color of the wood hasn't changed at all. It looks like wet cedar--very nice (a screen porch and a cedar table) I'm not sure about painted wood, though. The oak would probably be fine.
2012-03-06ROBERT MANCINELLI: Hi Sharon,
I've only used this on my restored Chriscraft which has not seen too much use yet so i really can't comment on the durability except that it receives rave reviews. The thing I can tell you is that it goes on great. I had planned on shooting it however I simply used a foam roller and it flowed like it was shot on. I don't think you will be disappointed with this product.
2012-03-02A shopper asked: Can I use this varnish only on outdoor bar top ?
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2012-03-02JOHN GUTHRIE: I would cautiously say I think so. It is certainly the best varnish that I have ever used and you can get a perfect glass like result without extreme efforts, but it is still varnish and not as tough as epoxy when it comes to physical abuse (people banging beer mugs down while singing German drinking songs, for example). It does have a UV protective additive which will help with sunlight damage.
2012-03-02ROY DRAKE: Used this varnish on outside table and benches two years ago and still looks like new now. Best to follow application directions. Best varnish I've ever used.
Comments about Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss Varnish:
Great product for build coats. Too thick from can, must add thinner. If applying in the tropics use 333 as the thinner and it won't dry too quickly, leaves a very smooth finish when applied with a quality badger bristle brush. I usually seal the teak first with a few coats of Smith's CPES, then use this for the build coats so I don't need to sand between layers, then do two top coats of Epifanes Clear, sanding between. You get a mirror finish when done.
3/1/2011
5.0
Excellent finish and durability.
By KH
from Bristol, RI
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Easy To Clean
Even Paint Distribution
Cons
Best Uses
Detailed Work
Large Areas
Small Areas
Comments about Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss Varnish:
Selected this based on a Practical Sailor review. Was not disappointed. Preparation is key, mixing with thinner in reasonable ratios (not necessarily exact) works really well. Used on trim and large flat areas. With just 4 coats or more, looked great all season, even through blazing sunshine. Changed the way my boat looks.
3/20/2010
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
I use Epifanes for finishing guitars
By Ethan Deutsch
from Seattle, WA
About Me Professional
Pros
Easy to apply
Cons
Short shelflife once open
Best Uses
Comments about Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss Varnish:
I apply thinned preliminary coats as advised on the can, wet sanding between coats using 320 grit with mineral spirits lubricant. Sometimes the finish is slow to dry on the edge of ebony fingerboards and painting a little Japan dryer on the wood or first coat of finish there with a Q-tip solves this problem. If the final coat is thinned, it is easier to rub out. Incredibly durable and the instruments sound great.
2/28/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Excellent finish
By The Cane Maker
from Toledo Ohio
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Detailed Work
Large Areas
Small Areas
Comments about Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss Varnish:
I use this product on numerous tropical hardwoods, usually after having applied tung oil (and let dry completely) and it gives an excellent finish. Gives a depth and warmth to the wood with excellent clarity and a nice feel to the touch. Quite thick requiring dilution, which means that there is a lot of solids unlike the domestic products, and a good deal of coverage.
7/9/2009
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Have used for many years and will again
By sailors choice
from Hilton Head, SC
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
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Cons
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Comments about Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss Varnish:
I have been using this product ever since I bought my boat. I use on all the exterior teak on my boat and follow up 6 or 8 coats with a finish coat of Epifanes clear varnish. This gives a beautiful gloss finish. I start with a first coat thinned with 10 to 20% penetrol and thinner.
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