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Inter-Prime Wood Sealer is clear and eliminates high or low spots before the application of varnish or paint. Interlux 1026 is recommended to seal plywood. Not for use with two-part polyurethanes or epoxy paint. For exterior or interior use. Stops suction in the wood. For sealing wood grain prior to painting or varnishing. Seals plywood to resist checking and cracking.

Tech Specs

Drying Information	50 Degrees F	73 Degrees F	95 Degrees F
Touch Dry (ISO)	3 hrs	2 hrs	1 hr
Overcoated By	Min-Max	Min-Max	Min-Max
Boatyard Sanding Surfacer	16 hours-	12 hours-	8 hours-
Goldspar	16 hours-	12 hours-	8 hours-
Interprime Wood Sealer	16 hours-	12 hours-	8 hours-
Original	16 hours-	12 hours-	8 hours-
Pre-Kote	16 hours-	12 hours-	8 hours-
Schooner	16 hours-	12 hours-	8 hours-

Info & Guides

APPLICATION AND USE

Preparation

Surface Preparation is as for the Finish.

Method

WOOD filled with Interstain: Apply 2-3 coats. This will seal the wood and filler and then the paint or varnish of choice can be applied as directed. PLYWOOD: It is important to saturate the porous white summer grain of the wood until it takes on a glossy appearance. At least 2 coats will be required to reach this condition. Once gloss is obtained, the wood should be sanded with 120 grade (grit) paper before applying finish coats of paint or varnish.

Hints Thinner Brush - Brushing Liquid 333. Spray - Special Thinner 216.

Ventilation and Humidity Control It is best to paint on warm, dry mornings. Cold weather retards the drying and humidity can spoil the gloss.

Airless Spray Pressure: 170-204 bar/2500-3000 psi. Tip Size: 0.33-0.41 mm/13-16 thou.

Conventional Spray Pressure Pot: Pressure: 3.44-4.47 bar/50-65 psi (gun pressure); 8-10 psi (pot pressure). Tip Size: 0.89-1.4 mm/35-50 thou. Siphon Cup: Pressure: 3.44-4.47 bar/50-65 psi - gun pressure. Tip Size: 1.5-1.8 mm/60-70 thou.

Roller If rolling, use a thin nap roller and "tip-off" with a clean natural bristle brush.

Other Spray pressures listed are recommendations only. The applicator may use any settings which yield the best results for the individual spraying technique and current weather conditions.

Some Important Points Never leave bare wood exposed for long periods of time as it will absorb moisture. Avoid painting in direct sunlight. Product temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 29°C/85°F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 29°C/85°F.

Compatibility/Substrates Apply to clean, dry, properly prepared surfaces only. Inter-Prime Wood Sealer Clear is not a finish paint and must be overcoated with varnish or paint. Do not apply two part varnishes over Inter-Prime Wood Sealer Clear. Do not use with two part epoxies. Plywood must be sealed prior to painting. Failure to stabilize the white summer grain by saturating with the sealer will cause premature paint failure. If the soft, porous, white grain is not sealed, subsequent coats of paint will crack and check causing paint delamination.

Number of Coats 2-3 depending on porosity

Coverage (Theoretical) - 0 (sq ft/Gal) 200-400 (sq ft/Gal) depending on porosity

Application Methods Brush, Roller, Airless Spray, Conventional Spray - Pressure Pot or Siphon Cup

Technical Information

Area Above water
Finish/Sheen Gloss
Colour Y1026-Clear
Specific Gravity 0.876
Volume Solids 36%
Typical Shelf Life 2 yrs
VOC (As Supplied) 540 g/lt
Number of Coats 2-3 depending on porosity

TRANSPORTATION,STORAGE AND SAFETY INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION: Inter-Prime Wood Sealer Clear should be kept in securely closed containers during transport and storage.

STORAGE: Exposure to air and extremes of temperature should be avoided. For the full shelf life of Inter-Prime Wood Sealer Clear to be realised ensure that between use the container is firmly closed and the temperature is between 5 deg C/40 deg F and 35 deg C/95 deg F. Keep out of direct sunlight.

DISPOSAL: Do not discard tins or pour paint into water courses, use the facilities provided. It is best to allow paints to harden before disposal. Remainders of Inter-Prime Wood Sealer Clear cannot be disposed of through the municipal waste route or dumped without permit. Disposal of remainders must be arranged for in consultation with the authorities.

GENERAL: Read the label safety section for Health and Safety Information, also available from our Technical Help Line.

WARNING: Cancer - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Data Sheets

Interprime Wood Sealer Tech Data

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Lake George, NY

5 out of 5 stars.

High Quality Stuff

5 years ago

I have used this on boats and interior post and beam construction. It is wonderful to apply by brush. FYI- I do believe that I am experiencing some compatibility issues with petit brand urethanes. There appears to be a minor bonding issue. Impacts, even minor ones, seem to cause de-lamination.

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Grand Haven, Michigan

5 out of 5 stars.

Good stuff! it's what the factory used on my Egg Harbor.

5 years ago

I used 3 coats on my toe rails & then 5 coats of Interlux Schooner. The old girl looks a lot better now.

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Joisey

5 out of 5 stars.

First Class Wood sealer.

6 years ago

Product is so good I us it to seal the guitars I hand make.

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Dexter NY

5 out of 5 stars.

The first step in a great varnish job

6 years ago

I always use 1026 as the first two or three coats on bare wood prior to varnishing. It seals the grain and goes on easily. Then I overcoat with at least 4 coats of varnish. Interlux Schooner is my preference. A capful of Penetrol added to a cup of varnish gives perfect flow out. 1026 skims over in the can after it has been opened. Bloxogen added to the can helps to preserve it. Putting it into a sealed plastic bag should work as well.

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oak bluffs ma

5 out of 5 stars.

i would recommend this product

6 years ago

I used it to seal the underside of oak plank that will be the bed to a 1955 chevy pick up that I am restoring

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Benicia

5 out of 5 stars.

Great product

7 years ago

Goes on easy dries quickly Sands easily Sealed wood nicely

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Mooresville, NC

5 out of 5 stars.

Makes Varnish Special

9 years ago

This made a huge difference in the final results. I sanded the entire boat twice, then one coat of this, then sanded again, then another coat of this, then sanded again. Then varnish/sand/varnish - The results are beautiful. I got TONS of compliments at the wooden boat show. You should feature this stuff in one of your how-to videos, more than just a mention. It is a MUST USE in my opinion.

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NINETY SIX, SC

4 out of 5 stars.

good product

11 years ago

first time I've used this on this chris craft. we'll see how it works

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Buffalo, New York

4 out of 5 stars.

The key to beautiful bright work.

11 years ago

Two coats of Interprime quickly fills the grain and seals the surface of any wood. Easy to apply and sand, the product is an excellent base for varnish. The product has a nice color and fills and dries quickly. Two top coats of your favorite varnish and your bright work will have that wonderful wet look. Saves on application time and expensive top coat material. This product has gone from a ""boat item"" to being used on all of my wood work projects. My only caution is that once the can is open, even if it is well sealed it will set off in a few days. Use it or loose it.

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on the boat East coast

4 out of 5 stars.

First time using sealer

13 years ago

End grain on hand rails always seems to open and the varnish breaks down long before the rest of the rail. Sealer seems to fill grain and makes a great base for varnish. Will not need as many coats of varnish to get that ""Candy Gloss"" coat. Time will tell if it prolongs the life of the varnish on the end grain.

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Q: null Hi, can I use Interlux Brightside poly finish (one part) over this?

4 years ago

3 Answers

A: I used Brightside poly one-part over this with good results. Though the Interprime actually appeared to cause a lot of tiny checks in my 1/4"" ACX Araucoply camper exterior, some of which telegraphed through to the Brightside. The Brightside bonded well to the Interprime though, and has held up for years.

4 years ago

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Q: null I am restoring 1954 Penn Yan the inside wood is gray and dry, but seems to be in good shape. I was going to sand everything down and then seal the wood before varnishing. Was thinking epoxy of some sort but I am worried about wood being to stiff and not being able to breath. Any help on products for project . Thanks

7 years ago

1 Answer

A: If you want to seal it prior to varnish and don't want to use an epoxy like our Totalboat Penetrating Epoxy, look at This Interlux Interprime, our Totalboat Wood Sealer, or Pettit Wood Sealer 218, they are all similar.

7 years ago

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Q: null I am restoring a wood boat. What's the difference between Interlux Inter-Prime 1026 Wood Sealer and Interlux Interprime CLEAR wood Sealer? Is it OK as its applied to bare wood, if it also overlaps previous yet sanded paint? Thx. Jim

9 years ago

2 Answers

A: I believe the Interlux interprime is a one part primer and the clear primer is a two part primer. I used the one part primer over bare wood with some overlapping on to previously painted wood ( oil based paint) with very good results.

9 years ago

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Q: null Does old varnish need to be completely removed prior to using this product? For my project, the interior of a plywood lapstrake Thompson runabout, that would be impossible. There are checks in the plywood that I am not sure coating with just more varnish would get sealed.

10 years ago

6 Answers

A: First, there is a caution about not using the primer over two package polyurethane or epoxy paint. My usage was successful over previously painted plywood, with the loose paint removed. The primer adheres well. I would try removing loose varnish from a small sample area, then primer and varnish and see how well it weathers before refinishing the entire runabout.

10 years ago

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Q: null Can I use Interlux Brightside Polyurethane (NOT 2 PART)paint to finish over the Interprime?

11 years ago

2 Answers

A: The interlux data sheet lists Goldspar Clear which is a Polyurethane varnish as an over cost for interlux prime. Also there is an ask the experts section on the interlux yachtpaint web page that may be helpful.

11 years ago

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Q: null how long do u have to wait before applying 2nd coat ?

11 years ago

1 Answer

A: You can apply second coat when dry to the touch.

11 years ago

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Q: null can I use boiled linseed oil instead of Interlux 1026 prior to painting and varnishing?

11 years ago

1 Answer

A: I don't know the answer to that. I can say that I love Interprime 1026. Great saturation. Dry over night. Hard finish. Great for plywood or base for varnish. Nice amber tone. I've used it for 40 year. Never had a problem.

11 years ago

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Q: null Hello Folks, Can this product be used with or over west system epoxied occume plwood? Will it be compatible with the system 3 fairing compound? and lastly can it be used with single part urethene paints?

11 years ago

1 Answer

A: It,s a sealer. Don,t think it can penetrate epoxy .

11 years ago

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Q: null What type of varnish shall I use after Interlux sealer?

12 years ago

1 Answer

A: You can use almost any of our varnish's after the Interlux 1026 sealer. It depends on what you're looking for, the Interlux Goldspar 60 is a great product if you're looking for a nice satin finish, We are having a sale on the Interlux Schooner 96 quoteJD-SCHOONERKITquote which is a great golden colored high gloss product that self-levels, but there are many options too choose from on our website, thank you.

12 years ago

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Q: null what kind of paint would be good to top coat with?

7 years ago

0 Answers