how longdoes it take to dry? Also, is this product recomended for slotted wood benchs for a heavy seating high traffic area?
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I let mine dry for 24 hours. As for high traffic areas keep in mind the product is absorbed into the wood not laying on top of it like a varnish or urethane. If stained it might show premature wear in a heavy traffic area.
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It takes a good 4-8 hours. Be sure it is done in a dry day. If it rains while not dry you'll have to do it all over again. Wood should be clean. You need a brush to do the slotted areas. I don't know if it is recommended or not, but I've used it in moderately heavy traffic areas and holds OK.
2168773
If it is in the sun, it dries in about 30 mins. If it is in the shade, it takes about 1 to 2 hours. It is a great hammock chair!
1550977
It took about 6 hours to dry completely but I put it down pretty thick. It smells bad going down, but not once it was dry.
1524832
Yes, I love this stuff and have applied it to several table tops. I usually pour it right on the table surface and hand rub it with an old t shirt. Coats go on quick and thin but they also dry quick. After 20 minutes or so it is ready for another coat. Also, if the wood you tested on was not smooth or maybe not stained yet (bare wood) it may absorb faster or soak into the pores more than on a stained piece. This finish is nice for when you have the color you want and don't want it to change after you apply the finish coat. Polyurethane is bad about changing the color after application. This will leave a nice sheen finish with minimal color change. Like I said each coat is thin, but I honesty prefer this method compared to thick coats. After two coats hand sand the surface very lightly with a high grit (320 -400) to smooth it out. After this the next few coats go on very nicely.
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Dries to walk on in 3 - 4 hours- depending on weather. We waited 4 days for furniture- no issues, but itwas pretty hot - in the 90's. Second coat went on after the 3-4 hour wait. Hope that helps. Stuff is HARDto apply. We needed 3 colors to get one that would work. Rust Oleum was useless when asked for help. Thestuff seems to work ok but it's also expensive. Billooltewah USA
969609
I just tested it. Pretty much instantaneous on a porous material like paper. On a computer static bag or a regular sandwich bag it took a few moments to dry. I hope that helps. B
2237056
Sounds like a good idea...? Using it dry may tend to generate a lot of heat and tear it up.
462251
I used a RV type scrub brush for the rubber cleaner available in camping or department stores. I used a sponge mop to apply the protectant sealer. It was easy, fast, and worked wonderfully. Of course weather conditions determine the drying time, but it dries very fast. I think I allowed an hour or so after the cleaning and the sealer dries very fast - while your applying (it in small 3 foot sections) you can see the previous section drying while working on the next. I believe it recommended 24 hours before rain, so check weather. Apply at least two coats sealer (wait about 3 hours after first) - Great Product!
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No unfortunately not it has to be completely dry but this works amazing!!! :)
852600
It took my floors less than 30 minutes to dry. I would think humidity might play a part if it takes longer.
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Hello. Amazon asked me to answer your question. This product is used to seal the moisture in project wood and is used by folks who turn wood on a lathe. Fresh wood is cut and the end grain is sealed with this product to prevent checking or cracking. This sealer allows the wood to dry down to a moisture content around 7%. There is nearly 50% moisture content when green. Once the wood reaches a low moisture content, it is deemed to be stable.: - )
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I would think that to be a great use of the product, When it dries, it is a bonded coating. however there would be an "open time" to when it would still be damp...24 hour seems to be a good drying time.graphite, will not collect dirt like "WD40" would
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If one spills water upon the bench, it will NOT be absorbed into the wood. I would NOT leave it outside, or in the rain, maybe it could remain in a covered area. It is too nice a wood bench to leave outside, and I do not think it would age well. But for the price, it would be worth using outside, on an occasional basis. This is not as water resistant as a plastic bench. It is really kinda nice.
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I used playground sand from Home Depot, baked it in the oven for 30 minutes, and then sifted it. Baking really makes a difference to dry it out - it amazing how much the color of the sand changes. The problem: that is not a high-powered efficient machine. It takes a long time to do it's work, and it goes through lots of sand. You will need to shake the container as you use it to maintain the flow of sand (about once a minute). I tried resifting the used sand and reusing it. It works, but fresh sand was more effective. I would say this is great value for a small project. Wear lots of protection. I used goggles and a breathing filter, and then used a cheap hood over the top. I also bought a cheap disposable painters body suit and wore leather welding gloves. Sand goes everywhere. This product is NOT a solution for big jobs. After the whole experience I bought a cheap blasting cabinet. I will use this again only if its a small job that cannot fit in the cabinet.
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Your question needs to be more specific. What is your application. Right after you mix it, it's a thick liquid. After about 5 minutes it starts to set up. By 10 minutes, it will hold it's shape relatively, but is still very tacky. You need to use gravity in your favor. I leave it dry overnight before attempting to sand or scrape it.
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lasts pretty long.. Winters are very dry so I would do it every 3 months.. Summers are moist and humid so once in summer. Its kinda like Butchers Wax, but has a softer consistency.. Enriches the wood color, moisturizes it, gives it a nice low sheen. Depending on the finish of your furniture or how dry and thirsty the wood is, you might want to do 2 applications to start. But only you can be the judge of that.
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it usually dries pretty quick. Takes about 2 hours to dry on the outer shell, & about 10 hours to be able to handle it. So about 1 day to be safe. nice stuff but a bit hard to work with, but I use it anyway.