Perfect Finish Diamond Hard Floor Varnish
Description
Product features
- Our toughest floor varnish protection
- Diamond hard, long lasting protection
- Non-yellowing so the colour stays richer for longer
- Dry in 30 minutes, second coat ready in two hours
- Covers up to 18 m² per litre
- Low odour so you won’t have any lingering smells
- Comes with Perfect Finish pad to paint five times faster
Technical Specifications
| Usage | Interior on new or previously varnished wood |
| Coverage | 18m2 per litre |
| Dry Time | Touch dry in 30 minutes |
| Coat Time | Two hours |
| Number of Coats | Three |
| Colours | Medium Oak – Satin, Rich Mahogany – Satin, Dark Oak – Satin, Light Oak – Satin, Clear Gloss & Satin |
| Finish | Available in satin for colours, and clear in satin and gloss |
| Durability | Diamond hard protection against daily knocks, scuffs and scrapes |
| Application | Pad included in pack |
| Varnish Base | Water |
| Sizes | 2.5L, 5L |
| VOC | Low |
How much varnish do I need?
Measure your area precisely, drop the numbers into this smart calculator and it will tell you straight away how many litres you'll need to complete your project.
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Use on...
Make sure the room is above 10°C. Remove your furniture and open your doors and windows to minimise the odour.
How to prepare unvarnished wood
Prepping your floor will help you get the perfect finish, so it’s worth your effort. Don’t forget to wear a face mask to protect you from the dust.
- Sand your floor with 120 grit sandpaper – it’s easiest done using a floor sander
- Sand along the length of the boards and let the dust settle
- Run the vacuum around and wipe your floor down with white spirit
- If you spot any holes or imperfections, fill them in with our Multi-Purpose Wood Filler
How to prepare previously varnished wood
The amount of effort you need to put in depends on the state your floor is in.
- Lightly sand with 120 grit sandpaper, going the length of the boards and let the dust settle
- Vacuum up the dust and wipe your floor down with white spirit
For old varnish that’s flaking off the wood, repeat step one using a floor sander and strip it back to the bare wood.
- Put down a dust sheet and carefully remove the Perfect Finish Pad from the tray. There may be some varnish at the bottom of the tray so the dust sheet will protect your floor from globules of varnish. Assemble the pad and give it a quick vacuum to remove any loose bits.
- Give the varnish a really good stir and test the colour on a small patch to check you’re happy with the colour.
- Start in the corner furthest from the door and work along the length of two floorboards at a time. Make sure you don’t varnish yourself into a corner!
- Three coats will give you the best protection but you need to leave two hours between each coat. Before you begin the third, use 240 grit sandpaper (without the floor sander) and very lightly sand the floor. Wipe it down with a damp cloth and then apply the third coat. You’ll be able to walk over it in two hours but will need to wait 24 hours before putting your furniture back in. After 72 hours, it’ll be tough enough to stand up to almost anything.
- The varnish easily washes off with warm soapy water, so don’t worry if you get some on yourself.
To clean up, simply wash the pad in warm soapy water
Regular cleaning
Perfect Finish Diamond Hard Floor Varnish can be vacuumed and swept without causing any damage. Remove any dirt or grit that could scratch the floor and use a damp microfiber cloth or mop to clean surface stains and scuffs.
Deep cleaning
A specialist wood floor cleaner will be able to lift any stubborn marks. Be sure to follow the instructions correctly.
Repair
Fix any damaged sections with more varnish, using the full three coats.