Description

Oil-based tintable translucent wood finish.

Product features

Valtti Color is suitable for logs, sawn and planed wood surfaces, various wood boards, as well as for impregnated wood and thermally modified wood surfaces for exterior use according to instructions.

Recommended uses

Exterior walls, fences, etc. Both untreated and previously with wood stain treated wood surfaces. Valtti Color is not suitable for interior treatment of greenhouses.

TECHNICAL DATA

4 
m2/l

12 
m2/l

Base paints

EC

Colour Range

Use product as tinted, colors from Tikkurila Valtti color card. 
Additionallly standard color: Dark Walnut 

Gloss grade

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Coverage

Sawn wooden surfaces 4 - 8 m2/l.
Logs and planed wooden surfaces 8 - 12 m2/l.
 

Can sizes

0.225 l, 0.9 l, 2.7 l, 9 l and 18 l

Thinner

White Spirit 1050

Application method

Brush

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

Touch-dry after 4-8 hours. Re-coatable after 24 hours.

Solids volume

Approx. 17 % depending on the shade.

Density

n. 0.9 kg/l, ISO 2811.

Storage

Unaffected either by cold storage or transportation. Poorly closed or short canisters do not endure long storing.

Product code

290_0070

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application conditions

The surface to be treated must be dry, i.e. the moisture content of the wood should be below 20 %. During painting and drying, the temperature of the air, surface and wood finish has to be at least +5 °C, and the relative humidity of the air below 80 %.

Preparation

Untreated wood surfaces: 
Remove dirt, dust and loose material from untreated surfaces with steel or scrubbing-brush. Wash down surfaces affected by mould with Tikkurila Mould Removal (Homeenpoisto) solution according to directions for use. Prime surfaces as soon as possible with Valtti Pohjuste priming oil. Protect plants from splashes of Valtti Color and Valtti Pohjuste. 

Surfaces treated previously with wood preservative or wood finish: 
Remove loose material from previously treated surfaces with scraper or steel brush. Clean the surface and wash down with Tikkurila Mould Removal (Homeenpoisto) solution, if necessary. Glossy film remaining on the surface of the wood should be removed or at least sanded down. Protect plants from splashes of Valtti Color.

Surface treatment

Make sure you have enough tinted Valtti Color for one uniform surface, mixed into one canister to avoid possible colour differences. Stir Valtti Color thoroughly before use and during painting. 

Apply Valtti Color evenly by brush along the whole length of a log or couple of boards to avoid overlapping. Treat end-grain carefully. Apply 2 coats, thin coats on planed and log surfaces. Always use tinted product to protect new surfaces. 

Cleaning of tools

Clean tools with White Spirit 1050 or Tikkurila Pensselipesu (Tool Cleaner).

Maintenance instructions

Handle the surface with care, ultimate durability and hardness is reached in approx. 4 weeks under normal circumstances. If cleansing is needed soon after finishing, use a soft brush, damp cleaning cloth or a mop. 
After 1 month from painting a soiled surface can be cleansed with Talon Huoltopesu (1 part of Talon Huoltopesu to 10 parts of water). Clean stains and dirty surfaces with a stronger mix of Talon Huoltopesu and water (1:1). Rinse well and allow to dry. 

Maintenance treatment

Observe the condition of the finished surface and perform maintenance painting, if necessary. Factors affecting maintenance intervals include the location, compass orientation and weather conditions.