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TotalBoat Wood Sealer Varnish Primer

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TotalBoat Wood Sealer Varnish Primer

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Product Details

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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Murphy, NC

5 out of 5 stars.

Front door project

2 years ago

The product was easy to apply the a brush and dried quickly.

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Annapolis

5 out of 5 stars.

Dries fast

2 years ago

I have finally found a fast drying wood sealer that dries hard and raises the grain of the wood for the initial sealing and sanding before top coating either with varnish or paint. Very happy with this product.

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Sacramento

5 out of 5 stars.

I have not used this product yet

3 years ago

However I expect it to be excellent just as every other total boat product I have used. I have had my 1965 CC constellation for 9 years now so my experience with total boat stuff is starting to be extensive. I am pleased with everything about these products from the quality to the speed they are shipped. I go to to Total Boat first now to find what I need

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Hartland, WI

5 out of 5 stars.

This worked great as a primer, very easy to use and it dries

3 years ago

I used the product on some outdoor nativity figures I carved out of wood.

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Coldwater, Ohio

5 out of 5 stars.

Works well

3 years ago

Need to sell in larger size. Ended up purchasing an additional 3 quarts due to I was coating cedar which readily absorbed it.

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Smith Mountain Lake Virginia

5 out of 5 stars.

Yes. I will use this product again

3 years ago

I used this as a base coat sealer after staining and under Total Boat Lust Varnish. Works great and very forgiving. Dries fast for easy re-coat. It colors the wood a little but not objectionable.

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Columbia, SC

5 out of 5 stars.

Definitely would use again

3 years ago

Was easy to work with and provided an excellent base for the varnish

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Wisconsin

4 out of 5 stars.

I like this product

3 years ago

I used when refinishing my garage doors, which are vertical grain Douglas Fir. I stripped the old polyurethane finish and used this as the first coats to a new finish. I really like that no sanding is required between coats.

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N California

5 out of 5 stars.

Keeps natural color well

3 years ago

Used it to protect maple plate and wine racks but wanted to preserve the natural maple color. It did it beautifully.

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Bremerton

5 out of 5 stars.

This is good stuff

3 years ago

Over the winter I had some spots that moisture got in under my varnish. I scraped the area , did a little sanding, and applied the primer sealer in those areas. Put some varnish over the top and it is hard to tell that it had been repaired.

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Rochester, NY

4 out of 5 stars.

Test in an inconspicuous area before using.

3 years ago

Used this on teak toe rails before varnishing with Lust. It dried quickly and I was able to put on two coats in an afternoon. It is very thin and runny - be very careful of drips! It also darkened the wood more than I expected. One area I had to scrape off and re-do because minor discoloration was exaggerated by the sealer. Test before using!

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Lincoln, NE

5 out of 5 stars.

Review

3 years ago

My post from sailboat owners.com forum: I recently used Total Boat Wood Sealer Varnish Primer on solid teak that had been sanded down to bare wood. Applied 3 coats using an HVLP gun with 1.4 tip, un-thinned. Laid down beautifully with no sanding, less than an hour between coats. Dried with a really hard finish.

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Burlington, VT

5 out of 5 stars.

I would buy this product again

3 years ago

Used primer on raw wood. Applied two coats with a light sanding after the first coat. Finished with Gleam varnish. No sanding needed between varnish coats. I am very happy with the Primer and the Varnish.

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Brooklyn , NY

5 out of 5 stars.

High quality sealer

3 years ago

I used two coats on my exterior door. I applied it flat with a foam brush, sanding after each coat, with glass like results. I recommend doing this outdoors, as the smell permeated the entire house for a day.

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Richmond, VA

5 out of 5 stars.

I will buy this again and highly recommend it

4 years ago

Directions are clear. Results are great Easy to work with. Restoring my cabin sole, I put on 4 base coats quickly, easily and the resulting top coats look like a million $.

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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

5 out of 5 stars.

Great sealer before Total Boat Halcyon Varnish

4 years ago

Great sealer before using Total Boat Halcyon Varnish. I put 2 coats of Total Boat Wood Sealer on without sanding in 55 degrees this winter in one day. Looks great...

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Falmouth Ma

3 out of 5 stars.

So So product

4 years ago

It seems more like a varnish than a wood sealer. It has a strong odor so ventilation is needed. After 2 coats it ended up looking like a glossy varnish, so if you are using on wood that will not have a gloss topcoat don't use. Too early to know about longevity, but I don't think I would buy again

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Barnegat Bay

5 out of 5 stars.

easy to use and effective protection and base.

4 years ago

I found that it really does fill the wood. It gives good protection before varnishing and is very good base for varnish finish.

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East Coast

5 out of 5 stars.

Maiden voyage a winner

4 years ago

I used on a restored wooden cigar store Indian. Awesome product.

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south texas

5 out of 5 stars.

Wood Sealer

4 years ago

product fills grain very quickly with good finish. used three coats on teak. then final three coats regular varnish

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Philly suburbs, PA

5 out of 5 stars.

Sealed my pine door so well

4 years ago

I sealed my front door soft pine wood so that I can apply without blotching. I am very happy with the results. I still left some layer of old sunburn in it to add character.

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5 out of 5 stars.

I will be buying more of this product.

4 years ago

I bought this product to use on very old reclaimed Oak. It looked good but I couldn't get the smoothness I wanted so I tried it on some other woods I work with Maple great, Hickory outstanding, Plywood great and Walnut great. I will be buying more.

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Rensselaer NY

4 out of 5 stars.

Early, but I like it so far

4 years ago

I've only used this twice so far, but I like the very quick drying, and that it has UV blockers built in. I have a suspicion that this is just thinned down Lust varnish, or something similar, but who cares it allows you to seal your wood in three coats on the same day, wait 24 hours, sand, and start applying varnish.

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Melbourne FL

5 out of 5 stars.

Great dealer and primer

4 years ago

Three coats as a sealer before Lust. Looks so good I cut back on varnish coats, but it is thin and runs easily, you have to be careful.

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Racine, WI

5 out of 5 stars.

Super Sealer

5 years ago

I purchased this sealer for a Sapele exterior door project. Absolutely delighted at the medium-low volume solids, warm light maple syrup color tone that's quite subtle, and gloss to bring out the depth of the wood grain. It sands and powders quite nicely. Absolutely delighted with the way it flows, and yet dries much quicker than some other varnishes. Could not be happier with the result.

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Anchor Pointe, Ohio

3 out of 5 stars.

Works, but probably just poly mixed with thinner/penetrol

5 years ago

Honestly I was expecting more. It's extremely thin, feels like polyurethane mixed with thinner and a drop of penetrol at a higher price. I could have made it myself cheaper. For a beginner this would be a good product. The foam brushes and single plastic glove - for a quart of sealer - seems kind of silly.

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Colorado

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Product!!

5 years ago

I love this stuff! I'm using it for woodworking rather than boats. The water resistance is excellent, it dries quickly to a tough surface, it adheres well, sands well, and looks good. It will take an oil-based tint. I've tried many products looking for something with all of these qualities and this one is really exceptional.

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Wickford, RI

4 out of 5 stars.

Works well

5 years ago

Applied primer sealer to teak after stripping 20 year old varnish. Provided a good base for subsequent varnish.

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Mooresville, North Carolina

5 out of 5 stars.

Liquid Gold

6 years ago

I had been a religious user of the premium brand sealer and decided to give the Total Boat a try. It is great stuff. A MUST for any wood that you are planning to varnish.

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Midwest

5 out of 5 stars.

I love this stuff

6 years ago

This product goes on very easy dries quick and produces a great base for a beautiful finish. I have noticed some people complain about the smell, it smells like a great classic varnish.

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