Owatrol TROPITECH “All in One” Water-Based Coloured Protecting Wood Finish Teak 5 litre Can

Product Description

Tropitech® “All in One” is a premium quality 100% semi-transparent acrylic finish, which effectively seals wood, resisting moisture penetration, rot and decay. It contains an effective fungicide that resists mildew and a powerful UV screener that filters out the sun’s harmful ultra violet rays, thereby retarding the aging (silvering) process of wood. The Tropitech® system bonds “in” and “on” the wood to provide a tough, durable, lustrous finish that both protects and enhances the appearance, beauty and character of the wood. The Tropitech® system enables preparation and finish to be completed the same day.

Properties

• High UV resistance.
• Quick drying.
• Withstands severe traffic.
• Ideal for extreme environments.
• Apply to wet or dry wood surfaces.

Surface Preparation

General Directions

• Surfaces must be thoroughly clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, grime, mildew and previous coatings.
• TROPITECH® may only be applied to bare wood surfaces or a wood surface previously finished with TROPITECH®. ALL other finishes must be completely and thoroughly removed.
• If necessary sand surface after cleaning and/or stripping (80 grit paper).

New wood surfaces

• New wood surfaces have a hard shiny surface called mill glaze that prevents maximum penetration and bonding of any finish and this should be removed before starting application.
• Make up a solution of; 1 part bleach to 3 parts water to this add PREPDECK®* in the ratio of 1 part PREPDECK®* to 4 parts bleach/water solution except for Ipe; for Ipe add 1 part PREPDECK®* to 1 part bleach/water solution.
• Apply PREPDECK®*/bleach/water solution to the surface and leave to work for 20 minutes – If surface starts to dry, rewet with the PREPDECK®*/bleach/water solution.
• Scrub surface with stiff nylon brush, deck brush or use a powerwasher (500-1000 psi).
• Rinse wood thoroughly with copious amounts of fresh clean water.

Weathered wood surfaces (untreated)

• Wood that has weathered longer than 6 months requires thorough cleaning. Make up a bleach/water solution in the ratio of 1 part bleach to 3 parts water. Dilute PREPDECK®* from

  a minimum of 1 part PREPDECK®* to 5 parts bleach/water solution, up to a maximum of 1 part PREPDECK®* to 20 parts bleach/water solution; depending on condition of surface to be cleaned.

• Apply PREPDECK®*/bleach/water solution to the surface and leave to work for 20 minutes – If surface starts to dry, rewet with the PREPDECK®*/bleach/water solution. Scrub surface with stiff nylon brush, deck brush or use a powerwasher (500-1000 psi).
• Rinse wood thoroughly with copious amounts of fresh clean water.

Previously oiled surfaces

• All other oils or sealers must be completely and thoroughly removed with PREPDECK®* and the stripped surface neutralised with NET-TROL®*.
• Once previous finish has been totally removed, prepare as for “New wood surfaces”.

Previously coated surfaces (paint, stain, varnish…)

• All previous coatings must be completely and thoroughly removed with DILUNETT®*, PREPDECK®* or CDKP® 90* before applying TROPITECH®.
• Solvent (oil or alkyd based finishes): Strip with DILUNETT®*(1) , neutralise with NET-TROL®*.

Acrylic finishes

• Water-based: Strip with PREPDECK®*(1) , neutralise with NET-TROL®*.
• Other finishes i.e 2 pack epoxies, urethanes,…: Strip with CDKP® 90*.
• Once previous finish has been totally removed, prepare as for “New wood surfaces”.

(1) Woods high in tannins may darken when stripping with PREPDECK®* and DILUNETT®*. Neutralising with NET-TROL®* will restore the colour. Contact us for additional information and advice before proceeding.

Note: Some woods such as Cedar, Douglas Fir and hardwoods (inc exotic) may darken from the PREPDECK®*/bleach/water treatment. If this occurs lighten with a bleach/water solution (1 part bleach to 3 parts water). Apply solution to the surface. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse off. Do not allow the surface to dry prior to using the bleach solution.

Application

• Prior to applying the 1st application of TROPITECH® “ALL IN ONE” ensure surface to be coated is cool to the touch. If surface is hot, cool with water and apply 1st coat of TROPITECH® “ALL IN ONE” to the cooled wet surface. Remove any puddles of water just before applying TROPITECH® “ALL IN ONE”.
• Apply additional coats to a dry surface – DO NOT re-wet surface after 1st application.
• Stir TROPITECH® “ALL IN ONE” thoroughly before and periodically during application.
• Apply a 1st liberal application of TROPITECH® “ALL IN ONE”.
• Allow first coat to dry.
• Apply second coat as soon as first coat is dry.
• After second coat is dry inspect the finish.
• If finish has a uniform sheen and lustre, the proper amount of material was applied.
• If the finish looks blotchy or lacks uniformity apply a third coat of TROPITECH® “ALL IN ONE.
• For heavy traffic areas i.e. walkways, decks, docks… or for better resistance, a third coat should be applied.

Note: In order to attain optimal adhesion of TROPITECH® “ALL IN ONE“ in cold areas i.e. UK, Northern Europe, North America, it is recommended to add 25% of OWATROL® E-B by volume, to the 1st coat of TROPITECH® “ALL IN ONE”.

Technical Data

• Finish: Matt sheen.
• Vehicle type: Acrylic/Alkyd.
• Solvent type: Water.
• Specific gravity (at 20°C): 1.02 ± 0.05.
• Physical state: Liquid.
• Solid content: 18.5% ± 1%.
• Flammability: Not classed as flammable.
• Shelf life: 2 years in original unopened container.
• Container size: 2.5L, 20L.
• Colour: Movingui, Redwood, Cedar, Sedona.
• Drying times:

  – Touch dry – 1-2 hours @ 23°C. Can be walked on once coating is touch-dry.

  – Fully cured – 24-48 hours after application of final coat.

  – Re-coating time: As soon as previous coat is touch dry.

• VOC: EU limit value for this product (cat. A/f) 130 g/l (2010). This product contains max. 41 g/l.

Restrictions

DO NOT use NET-TROL®* or other acid based cleaners with TROPITECH® except where stated.