Old Masters, Ascend Exterior® Clear Matte, Quart

Surface Preparation: All surfaces must be clean, dry, and free from dirt, wax, grease, glue, and other contaminants. DO NOT use over shellac, lacquer, filler, stains, or sealers containing stearates. After sanding, remove sanding dust with a vacuum or damp cloth. DO NOT use a tack rag to remove dust as it may leave a residue that will interfere with adhesion. Bare Wood: Thoroughly sand surface, starting with medium grit sandpaper progressing to fine grit sandpaper. Always sand in the direction of the wood grain. Do not use steel wool. Previously Finished Surfaces: The surface should be sanded to remove imperfections and gloss using fine sandpaper. Do not use steel wool. Stained Surfaces: Stain must be thoroughly dry before applying clear finish. Allow oil-based stain to dry a minimum of 24 hours in good drying conditions before top coating. Do not sand uncoated stained surface. Coverage At the recommended dry mil film thickness of 1 to 2 mils, coverage will be approximately 230 to 470 square feet per gallon. Coverage will vary significantly depending on application method and condition of wood. Drying Time Apply when air and surface temperatures are between 60° and 90°F and humidity is between 30% and 70%. At 50% relative humidity and 70°F, Ascend Exterior™ Water-Based Clear Finish will dry to touch within 30 minutes and ready to top coat after one hour. Dry time will be affected by temperature, humidity, and film thickness. Protect product from freezing prior to and during application. Wait 24 hours before subjecting surfaces to light use. Care should be used during the first week after application as the finish is still curing to its ultimate hardness.