Protect and enhance your exterior timber with the superior durability of Feast Watson Spar Marine Varnish. This marine-grade, high gloss varnish is specially formulated to provide a tough, water-resistant finish that helps lock out moisture and withstand harsh outdoor conditions.
Designed for flexibility, it allows timber to expand, contract, bend, and twist without cracking or splitting, ensuring long-lasting protection.
For optimal water repellency, apply over Feast Watson Wood Shield Oil 7–10 days after staining.
Note: Not suitable for use below the waterline.
Specifications:
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Where to use: Marine and exterior timber (above the waterline)
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Finish: High gloss
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Coverage: 10 m² per litre
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Coats required: 3
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Dry time: 24 hours
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Recoat time: 12–24 hours
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Clean-up: Mineral turpentine (soak application cloths in water before disposal)
Preparation
How to prepare your timber for Feast Watson Spar Marine.
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New Timber How to prepare new timber:
- Allow new timber to adapt and adjust to the climate in its final position for 4-6 weeks.
- Prepare exterior timber for coating with Feast Watson Woodclean. Sand to a smooth surface.
- Remember to remove all sanding dust before coating!
Weathered Timber How to prepare weathered timber:
- Prepare your exterior weathered or grey timber by cleaning thoroughly with Feast Watson Woodclean.
- Sand to a smooth surface and remove all sanding dust before coating.
Previously Coated Timber How to prepare previously coated timber:
- Previously coated surfaces need to be taken back to bare timber by sanding timber to a smooth surface.
- Remember to remove all sanding dust before coating!
Application
How to apply Feast Watson Spar Marine:
Okay, let's do this! Follow these steps on how to clear coat using Spar Marine:
- Thoroughly stir Spar Marine Varnish before and during application with a flat blade stirrer. Take care not to introduce bubbles!
- Using a brush, roller or spray, apply Spar Marine Varnish. Spray: If using a spray, the Spar Marine Varnish may be thinned by using 10% mineral turpentine. Roller: If using a roller, use a short nap (5mm) mohair roller. Ensure edges and end grain are fully coated.
- Make sure to apply minimum three coats. Four or more coats may be applied for extra durability to withstand extreme exposure, or when the coating has been thinned.
- Allow 12 hours drying time between coats. Sand lightly between coats.
- The final coat should be applied within 30 hours of the previous coat to ensure timber is protected. Note: Do NOT apply in temperatures under 10 C or above 35 C or when rain or heavy dew is expected within the coating dry time.
Maintenance
How to maintain your timber after using Feast Watson Spar Marine:
- As always, regularly monitor the surface for signs of colour loss or surface defects.
- Reapply Spar Marine as the timber changes colour or when water repellency is lost due to weathering.
- When required, lightly sand the surface and remove sanding dust. Then, recoat with additional coats of Feast Watson Spar Marine Varnish as per application instructions.
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