Description

Protection containing natural wax for interior wooden surfaces in saunas.

Product features

Supi Sauna Wax is absorbed into the wood and it forms a humid and dirt resistant surface.

Recommended uses

Sauna benches, panelled walls and ceilings, doors and window frames.

TECHNICAL DATA

10 
m2/l

13 
m2/l

Base paints

EP

Colour Range

Colours 3441-3451 from the Interior Lacquer colour card. Standard colours black, white and grey.

Gloss grade

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Building material emission class

M1

Coverage

10-13 m2/l depending on wood species.

Can sizes

0,225 l, 0,9 l, standard colours 1/3 l and 1 l.

Thinner

Water

Application method

Foam brush, sponge or brush with artificial bristles.

Drying time at 23°C and 50% relative air humidity

Dust dry after 30 min - 1 hour.  Ready for use after 24 hours.

Solids volume

Approx. 24 %.

Density

1.0 kg/l, ISO 2811.

Storage

Protect from frost.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application conditions

The surface to be painted must be dry, the temperature of the air at least +5 oC, and the relative humidity of the air below 80 %.

Preparation

New clean wood surfaces: 
Remove dirt and dust. Moisten lightly with water spray, let dry and sand loose wood fiber off. Remove sanding dust. 
Old dirty and previously with e.g. Supi Sauna Finish treated wood surfaces: 
Wash down with Supi Saunapesu Cleaning Agent according to instructions, rinse thoroughly and let dry. Sand and dust off. If any old substrate traces are left under the wax treatment, the end result will be more glossy than on untreated wood. 
Supi Sauna Wax is not recommended to be used on oil-treated surfaces (e.g. with Supi Bench Protection), if oil is not worn off. 
Protect floors well before treatment, because Supi Sauna Wax is absorbed easily into ceramic tile joints. 
 

Waxing

Stir Supi Sauna Wax properly, from time to time also during usage. Apply one coat of wax along the grain, not using more wax than the wood can absorb. Because the wax is very liquid, most suitable application method is foam brush or sponge. The surface remains greasy, if too much wax is applied. 
Make a trial with a coloured Supi Sauna Wax on a hidden spot to be sure of a correct colour. The final colour of the surface depends on the wood species. Treat small surfaces in one go to avoid overlapping and large panel surfaces 1-2 panels at a time to achieve a uniform colour. 
Pre-heat and ventilate the steam room thoroughly before use. 
Thermally modified wood surfaces are recommended to be treated with Supi Sauna Wax tinted to colour TVT 318R.

Cleaning of tools

Clean the tools with water. Tikkurila Tool Cleaner is recommended for removal of hardened wax.

Maintenance instructions

Cleaning earliest abt. 1 month after applicaton, if necessary: 

Clean the surface with Supi Saunapesu Cleaning Agent (1-2 dl of cleaning agent into 5 litres of water).