Overview
Offering a truly versatile woodstain solution, Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain can be used on a wide variety of wooden surfaces, both interior and exterior. Sadolin Classic Wood Protection absorbs deeply into the timber to provide exceptional protection against the weather. This product is particularly effective on large areas of timber such as cladding, fascias, decking and rough sawn timber. It is also ideal as a base stain on new joinery which is to be subsequently treated with Sadolin Extra.
- Versatile woodstain – use on exterior and interior wood
- Use on its own on large areas of timber such as decking, fencing, cladding
- Perfect basecoat for new doors and windows
- Exceptional protection against the weather
Tinted Colour Information
Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Sadolin tinting machine. We mix the paint on site, which means we can offer our usual fast delivery with no extra delay. Tinted Colour Match paints can't be cancelled or returned as they are tinted to order.
| Area | Interior & Exterior |
| Recommended Use | Ideal for decking, fencing, cladding, garden furniture, door, windows and joinery |
| Coverage | Up to 15m² per litre |
| Drying Time | Touch dry : 4-6 hours |
| Re-Coat Time | 16-24 hours |
| Recommended Coats | 1 to 2 coats |
| Application Method | Brush |
| Clean Up | Clean brushes and equipment with a proprietary brush cleaner immediately after use. If spilled, Sadolin Classic should be removed immediately whilst still wet, using clean white spirit. |
Preparation
Timber surfaces must be suitably prepared, clean and dry.
- Resinous deposits should be removed
- Degrease any exposed bare timber surface by wiping with a cloth dampened with methylated spirits
New Timber: Any non preservative treated softwood timber should be treated with two liberal coats of , paying particular attention to end grains, allowing 24 hours drying time between coats and before overcoating with Sadolin Classic. Where possible, the base coat should be applied all round prior to fixing.
Base Stained Joinery: Lightly abrade, in the direction of the grain - Do not break through the surface coating - Remove all dust
Note: “Knotting agents” should not be used with Sadolin translucent woodstain systems - Fillers specifically designed for use with timber such as should be used for making good any minor surface defects, imperfections and open joints etc. General or All Purpose fillers are not suitable - Only use non-ferrous screws, nails and fixings
Application
We recommend always following the manufacturer's instructions found on the tin. It is recommended that a small test area is applied before treating the entire surface to ensure compatibility.
Note: Do not apply if there is a risk of rain or bad weather conditions. Protect from frost and rain until dry.
Aftercare & Storage
The need for maintenance is indicated by a lightening in colour, reduction in sheen as the coating erodes, and a loss of water repellence.
- All defective coatings should be completely removed
- Any grey denatured exposed timber surfaces must be thoroughly sanded back to clean, bright timber
- Organic growths must be removed and infected surfaces should be treated with a suitable fungicidal solution
- Remaining sound surfaces should be cleaned using a warm water and mild detergent and rinsed thoroughly with clean water
- Bare timber should be patch primed with one or more coats of Sadolin Classic in the appropriate colour to match existing colour
- On weathered /eroded surfaces apply a further coat of Sadolin Classic overall and allow to dry
- Finish with 1 or 2 coats of as required
