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TotalBoat Wood Sealer Varnish Primer
TotalBoat Wood Sealer Varnish Primer
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TotalBoat Wood Sealer fills and seals wood grain to create a level surface for more consistent finishes. This clear, wood conditioner prevents varnish from being absorbed into the wood, so finish coats build up faster. Use it to seal plywood and oily woods like teak to prevent finish cracking and checking.
Unlike other marine wood sealers, it features UV-inhibiting filters so finishes are protected right down to the wood. Its fast-drying formula doesn't require sanding between coats. TotalBoat Wood Sealer is compatible with all 1-part varnishes.
Available in Quart and Gallon sizes.
Info & Guides
NOTE: TotalBoat Wood Sealer is not a finish coating and should be overcoated with 1-part varnish to provide depth, higher gloss, and more complete UV protection. Do not apply 2-part varnishes, 2-part polyurethane paints, or 2-part epoxies over TotalBoat Wood Sealer.
APPLICATION AND USE
Surface Preparation
Bare wood should be clean, dry, and free of grease, oil, or other contaminants. Sand the surface with 220-grit sandpaper in the direction of the grain until completely smooth. Use a vacuum to remove any sanding residue, wipe the surface clean with a lint-free rag dampened with TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep, and follow immediately by wiping with a clean, dry, lint-free rag.
Application
Before use, stir well—do not shake. TotalBoat Wood Sealer can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed. Apply 2-3 coats, as directed. Oil hardwoods like teak should require only 2 coats, while plywood or porous wood may require 3 coats.
Thinning should not be required, but if desired, use TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 for brushing/rolling applications, and TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 for spray applications.
Technical Information
Specifications
- Color: Clear
- Finish/Sheen: Gloss
- Usage: Above the waterline; for interior and exterior use
- Thinning (Brushing/Rolling): If thinning is needed, add 5-10% TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 to promote the best flow, self-leveling, and working time for Wood Sealer.
- Thinning (Spraying): TotalBoat Wood Sealer may not require thinning for all spray applications, however, 10-25% TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 can be added to promote better application properties.
- Minumum Overcoat Time: 1 hour @ 80°F; 3 hours @ 65°F, or 8 hours @ 50°F
- Maximum Overcoat Window Without Sanding: 48 hours
- Minimum Time Before Overcoating with Varnish: 24 hours
- Cleanup: TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100, TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 or TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
- Number of Coats: 2-3 (varies based on the porosity of the wood)
- Coverage: 250-400 sq. ft. per gallon @ 3 mils WFT (varies by porosity)
- Compare to: Interlux Interprime Wood Sealer Clear 1026 and Pettit 2018 EZ Wood Sealer (formerly Old Salem)
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Most Recent
3 out of 5 stars.
Total Boat Wood Sealer
a day ago
Recently used this product to seal some solid wood (ash) replacement boat parts. Applied by foam brush outside in sunny weather (70) which caused the finish to dry unevenly. I needed to sand the surfaces smooth with 120 grit. The second coat was a little better when done inside, though I still needed to sand the surfaces smooth a second time with 180 grit. Plan to topcoat with primer and Topside paint.
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OHIO
5 out of 5 stars.
excellent product
6 months ago
I am replacing a lid on my out door kindling box. It is plywood and I needed a good waterproofing compound. This varnish is excellent. I found it easy to use and after the 3 coats recommended for plywood, the outdoor paint that I applied covered the plywood easily and it looks great. If it works for boats I am sure it will work for my project.
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Jamestown RI.
5 out of 5 stars.
Wood sealer
6 months ago
Never do bare wood varnish project with out first applying 3-4 coats of sealer! It seals the wood quickly and easily, no sanding needed and forms a great base for the finish coats of Lust.
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Midwest
5 out of 5 stars.
Does the job as advertised
11 months ago
No complaints. The company helped guide me Over the phone with the basic procedures and what to do. Everything went as advertised. No problems. It does take time to do stain, seal, then followed by. the final finish product. One needs patience to do this work.
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Texas
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this stuff
a year ago
The varnish primer sets the stage for a very smooth, easy to apply varnish
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Charleston SC
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Product
a year ago
Used the Wood Sealer along with Lust marine varnish to weather proof, rain, sun and high humidity, a new outdoor table. It has been a little over a month and table is looking great. This was the first time I've used this product and I'm very impressed and happy with the results.
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Massachusetts
5 out of 5 stars.
Great product
a year ago
Easy to work with and appears to do a great job at sealing the wood.
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Berkeley, CA
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent coverage, color, and easy for beginners to apply.
a year ago
Covered a huge deck, before sealing with Lust Hi Gloss and Matte Varnish.
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Los Angeles
5 out of 5 stars.
Must have
2 years ago
Seals wood quickly and makes build coats more efficient.
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Longmont, CO
5 out of 5 stars.
First use a success
2 years ago
I just tried this out on a canoe paddle project. It was the first time I have used this wood sealer. Many wood sealers state that they are for indoor use. Obviously, needed one designed for both. I got excellent results with polyurethane finish coat.
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Q: so i started the process of refinishing the teak hand rails on my trawler. i sanded and acetoned and was able to get a first coat of the sealer down, but had to temporarily suspend the project, leaving me with just one coat of sealer (which looked amazing!) being exposed to south florida sun for almost two months. its still holding up, but in a few places the sealer is gone (soaked into the wood?). Any how , to restart the project , do i need to remove the existing sealer or just scuff or can i just put on two new coats and start building the varnish? thanks - seems like a great product so far.
8 months ago3 Answers
A: I can't speak to your exact product and situation however I've been woodworking with epoxies and polycoats /clearcoats for a long time and if I were you I would scuff it up with 220 grit. make sure any damaged Wood Sealer is removed. And then go ahead with your varnish. I wouldn't worry about making the whole thing bare wood again. The varnish will bond to whatever is underneath it
8 months agoHelpful?
Q: Can I use TotalBoat Wood Sealer Varnish Primer (before varnish) over new mahogany rails coated with epoxy?
11 months ago1 Answer
A: Hi Eric. Thank you for reaching out. You could use it over that, but it's really most useful when applied over bare wood. Wood that is already coated with epoxy doesn't really need varnish primer because the surface is no longer porous.
11 months agoHelpful?
Q: Can I use this under epiphane wood varnish?
11 months ago1 Answer
A: Yes. Make sure it is fully cured then follow Epifane's instructions for a previously varnished surface.
11 months agoHelpful?
Q: Refinishing a door. After applying and allowing the 3rd coat to dry, can I hang the door back up until I apply GLEAM gloss?
11 months ago1 Answer
A: Yes you can do that but the coating is very thin so don't leave it uncovered for too long.
11 months agoHelpful?
Q: Is TB wood sealer compatible with TB Halcyon Clear for the final finish. The project is outdoor cedar wood bench. Will these two products a durable protective finish.
a year ago5 Answers
A: Please, friends, if you ""can't answer the question,"" then don't answer the question.
Anonymousa year agoHelpful?
Q: I am replacing mahogany decking on a 1950 Chris Craft. Can this be used over interlux stains?
2 years ago2 Answers
A: Oil-based stains can be applied before applying TotalBoat Wood Sealer, Lust, or TotalBoat Gleam 2.0 varnishes, but it is extremely important to test for adhesion and compatibility before attempting to do so on the final project. Some stains such as the Minwax® brand work great within their line, but have a tendency to reject other brands of varnish when they're applied over it. Interlux brand wood stains and Circa 1850 stains have yielded good results for customers, but TotalBoat does not recommend any specific wood stains for use with Lust and Gleam 2.0 varnishes. Always follow all directions for the stain product prior to applying TotalBoat Lust or Gleam 2.0 varnish.
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: How does this compare to a product like Z-Poxy for filling pores?
2 years ago1 Answer
A: Thanks for reaching out. I am not familiar with Z-Poxy and can't speak to that product, but this product is a varnish primer and not an epoxy. Varnishes are usually polyurethane based and provide quite a bit of UV protection; not so much waterproofing. Varnishes are often used over epoxies for UV protection while the epoxy provides water protection. This varnish primer is essentially a thinned varnish with some other ingredients that will prep wood grain for varnish to go on smoothly with less air bubbles. It wouldn't be a substitute for an epoxy. If you're looking for an epoxy coating to waterproof and seal pores, I would try the High Performance 2:1 Epoxy and follow that up with a varnish if you need UV protection.
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: I have purchases Total Boat products for my natural wood River Drfit boat fix and restoration project. I purchase Gleam for my top coat as well as Fix Wood and some 2 part dry root repair and stabilizer. I have been pending the Total Boat Wood varnish and primer for one step application to use before I apply GLEAM post my repairs. When will it be in stock? If not available soon, I am seeking guidance on best compatible one step primer I can use as an alternative without creating problems. Thank you for your guiance.
2 years ago1 Answer
A: The current ETA is late November. In lieu of the wood sealer you can thin the first coat of gleam up to 25% with TB 100 special brushing thiinner. Check out the full instructions at this link: https://doc.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/pdfs/TotalBoat/totalboat-gleam-2.0-tds-1.28.22.pdf
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: What makes you choose this over your Danish Teak Sealer?
2 years ago2 Answers
A: I used it because it was a part of the total boat gleam system. The results were as expected, top notch. Robert J. O'Connell O'Connell's Custom Concept
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is it ok to use with epiphanes wood varnish on teal exterior wood?
2 years ago1 Answer
A: This wood sealer has worked well for us so far on both teak and mahogany. We applied two coats of the sealer before beginning the build up of four coats of Epiphanes. We still thinned the first and second coats of the varnish, but adhesion and coverage was better than they had been without using the sealer.
2 years agoHelpful?
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