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Sanding preparation Finish sanding to 100 grit. Screen or sand the floor to remove all the sander scratches. Note: Never skip more than one grit of sandpaper. For floors to be stained use a 100 or 120 grit sanding disc or 100 grit screen and for a natural floor use a 120 or 150 grit sanding disc or screen. Vacuum the floor thoroughly and tack the floor until all the dust has been removed.

Stains and Exotics When finishing a floor that has been stained make sure that the stain is completely dry before coating with a sealer or finish. Always prepare a test area to determine the compatibility with stains, exotics, or unknown wood species.

The SUPRA Finishing System:

1 Coat of EASY START Sealer

2 Coats of SUPRA Finish

The Sealer - EASY START the purpose of the seal coat is to prevent side-bonding, penalization, lap marks, bleeding, or tannin marks. Do not apply 2 coats of Easy Start, 1 coat is all that is required. Do not sand the seal coat; sanding could jeopardize the integrity of the seal coat causing bleeding or lap marks. After the seal coat is dry but within 24 hours, apply first coat of finish without sanding. If more than 24 hours have elapsed, screen with a 180 grit screen thoroughly and apply another coat of sealer. Easy Start is now ready for your finish.

Application of finish SUPRA

Allow product to acclimate to work-site temperature. Cover the windows to prevent sunlight from coming in. Seal off work area to protect from outside contaminates. Shake the gallon of finish for a minute then pour the hardener into the gallon of finish and shake vigorously for one minute to mix up. The hardener is mixed with the finish at a 10 to 1 ratio, which is 1 gallon of finish to 1 can of hardener. Optional is a mixing jar that will allow you to mix a quart at a time. Pour a line of finish along the length of the wall with the grain of the wood. Pad out to the edge of the wall. Supra can be spread with a T-bar, lambs wool /synthetic, roller, or brush. Make sure to feather out all turns. Repeat this process until the area you are working on is complete. If you see an area you missed, you can touch it up right away. Allow 1-3 hours to dry depending on conditions; you can test with a moisture meter. At this time, a second coat of finish can be applied without abrasion if applied within 24 hours. If excessive grain raise is evident, it may be necessary to screen between the 1st and 2nd finish coat. A third coat of finish for high traffic commercial areas is optional. An intercoat abrasion step before applying the topcoat will result in a much smoother final surface. When abrasion is necessary, it is best to use a maroon pad with 220 grit sanding strips between coats. After a skim has filmed over the floor you can turn your ventilation system back on. Keep traffic off the floor for at least 24 hours. A full cure time is 8 days. Area rugs may be placed after full cure time. Use only the proper padding recommended by the padding manufacture to prevent staining or discoloration to your hardwood floor. If you need to replace the furniture before the full cure time, do so gently using protective padding. Clean with dampened cloth only after the full cure time.

Clean all tools with water immediately after use of any Loba finishes or sealer.

Use a separate, clean applicator for each the sealer and a finish.

Do not use steel wool.

Read your MSDS sheets for environmental and safety specifications.

Maintenance - See Loba Maintenance Guide for finished wood floors

Shelf Life - 1 year Pot Life - Approximately 2 hours

Disposal - Dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations