Messmer's Timberflex Exterior Clear Finish, Gloss, Gallon
Messmer's Timberflex Exterior Clear, Exterior Clear Gloss, Gallon is intended for exterior use.
Features
- Exterior clear topcoat
- Film-forming flexible finish
- UV resistance
- Gloss finish
Best for
Exterior log homes; Vertical exterior wood walls; Exterior wood fences; Timber-frame wood homes
Specs
| Color or finish | Exterior Clear Gloss |
|---|---|
| Sheen | Gloss |
| Selected size | Gallon |
| Base | oil; solvent-based alkyd resins |
| Use | exterior |
| Coverage | First coat 200-250 sq ft/gal; second 250-300; third 300-400 |
| Recoat | Allow at least 24 hours between coats in good drying conditions |
| Application conditions | Surface temperature 50-90°F |
| Coats | One clear topcoat after two Timberflex color coats |
| Apply with | Brush; Roller; Airless sprayer |
| Thinning | Not recommended; mineral spirits may be used if local regulations allow |
| Cleanup | Paint thinner (mineral spirits) |
| VOC | <275 g/L as supplied |
| Topcoat compatibility | Apply after two Timberflex color coats |
| Manufacturer part # | TF-500GL-1 |
How to apply
Start with the manufacturer's preparation steps: Clean gray or dirty wood with Messmer Wood and Deck products; Let wood dry 24-48 hours; Remove peeling previous finish; Caulk cracks and joints.
- Apply after two Timberflex color coats, allowing at least 24 hours between coats
Good to know
Use limits: Freshly stained projects; Coatings with stearates, waxes, silicones, or teflon; Wood not clean and dry; Rain expected within 24-48 hours.
: Skin and respiratory irritation; aspiration hazard if swallowed; harmful by inhalation
Danger: Oil-soaked rags may spontaneously catch fire; store in sealed, water-filled metal container
Questions
How much will I need?
Use these manufacturer coverage figures: First coat 200-250 sq ft/gal; second 250-300; third 300-400. Match the figure to the container size, and account for the stated number of coats.
When can I apply another coat?
The listed manufacturer recoat guidance is Allow at least 24 hours between coats in good drying conditions. Follow the application conditions and instructions for this product.