Sutherland Welles Ltd.® TIMBER FRAMES

Sutherland Welles Ltd.®
Sustainable, natural & earth-friendly Polymerized Tung Oil wood finishes.
INSTRUCTIONS
TIMBER FRAMES
Helpful Hint!
We have a solution to finishing an entire post and beam project. To protect the
exposed structure our Exterior Polymerized Tung Oil Sealer is a perfect beam
dressing. Our line of interior finishes meet all the needs of timber frame surfaces;
ceilings, beams, walls, windows, doors and floors.
Sutherland Welles Ltd.®
Sustainable, natural & earth-friendly Polymerized Tung Oil wood finishes.
Exterior Timber Frame
Wood Preparation
Remove dirt from the log using a wire brush without scaring
the surface.
Exterior Polymerized Tung Oil Sealer
The combination of UV guards, fungicide and Polymerized
Tung Oil make this a superior beam dressing during
construction or while the sturcture is exposed. The low solid
of Polymerized Tung Oil penetrates into the green wood and
allows transfer of moisture out of the log minimizing cracking.
This is an alternative to a PEG solution.
Applicator Options
Brush: Natural white china bristle brush (thin coats only)
Instructions
step 1:
- Apply Exterior Sealer
- Don’t wipe
- Let cure 12-24 hours
step 2:
- Apply Exterior Sealer
- Don’t wipe
- Let cure 24 hours
800.322.1245 & 802.635.2700 • [email protected] • P.O. Box 180 | 5575 Rte. 100 North, North Hyde Park, VT 05665
Sutherland Welles Ltd.®
Sustainable, natural & earth-friendly Polymerized Tung Oil wood finishes.
Interior Timber Frames
Original Formula & Botanical
Polymerized Tung Oil
Sealer or Low Lustre
These two lines are all Polymerized Tung Oil with no resin
fortification. The difference in the two formulations is the
solvent. The Original Formula is a petroleum solvent and the
Botanical is our proprietary citrus solvent, Di-Citrusol™ They
can be used interchangeably. The concept for finishing the
surfaces of a timber frame structure is to keep the sheen as
low and natural looking as possible.
Ceiling Instructions
Low Sheen
step 1:
- Apply Sealer
- Wait 30 min.
- Wipe unabsorbed finish
- Let cure 6-8 hours
step 2:
- Sand 400 grit
- Vacuum & tack surface
(use Mineral Sprits on a rag to clean surface)
step 3:
- Apply Sealer
- Wait 10-15 min.
- Wipe unabsorbed finish
- Let cure 24 hours
Wood Preparation
All wood surfaces should be free of lint, dirt, grease, wax, oil
and old paint. If you are refinishing old wood, please make
sure to remove any loose old finish. Sand the wood using
120/220 grit paper. Avoid using higher grits as they close
down the wood pores interfering with maximum penetration.
Applicator Options
Rag: Scott® blue paper shop towels
Brush: Natural white china bristle brush (thin coats only)
Cure Test
Push finger tips against the grain of the wood. If they glide
easily over the surface, you are ready to apply your next coat.
Post & Beam
Dense Wood Instructions
Low Sheen
step 1:
- Apply Sealer
- Wait 30 min.
- Wipe unabsorbed finish
(If the wood is smooth)
- Let cure 6-8 hours
step 2:
- Apply Sealer
- Wait 10-15 min.
- Wipe unabsorbed finish
(If the wood is smooth)
- Let cure 24 hours
Post & Beam
Porous Wood Instructions
Low-Medium Sheen
step 1:
- Apply Low Lustre
- Let cure 6-8 hours
step 2:
- Apply Low Lustre
- Let cure 24 hours
Repeat step 2 for higher sheen.
Repeat step 2 for higher sheen.
Repeat steps 2-3 for higher sheen.
800.322.1245 & 802.635.2700 • [email protected] • P.O. Box 180 | 5575 Rte. 100 North, North Hyde Park, VT 05665
Sutherland Welles Ltd.®
Sustainable, natural & earth-friendly Polymerized Tung Oil wood finishes.
Interior Timber Frames
Murdoch’s Hard Sealer
There are some timber frame designs that prefer a highly finished
look. This is best achieved using a fortified oil such as Murdoch’s
Hard Sealer. The brushed application builds a rich, uniform
sheen, thus creating a finished look with uniform reflectivity.
Wood Preparation
All wood surfaces should be free of lint, dirt, grease, wax, oil
and old paint. If you are refinishing old wood, please make
sure to remove any loose old finish. Sand the wood using
120/220 grit paper. Avoid using higher grits as they close
down the wood pores interfering with maximum penetration.
Applicator Options
Rag: Scott® blue paper shop towels
Brush: Natural white china bristle brush (thin coats only)
Cure Test
Lightly sand several inconspicuous areas. A fine, white
powder indicates that you can safely apply another coat.
Ceiling Instructions
Low-Medium Sheen
step 1:
- Apply Hard Sealer
- Wait 30 min.
- Wipe unabsorbed finish
- Let cure 6-8 hours
step 2:
- Sand 400 grit
- Vacuum & tack surface
(use Mineral Sprits on a rag to clean surface)
step 3:
- Apply Hard Sealer
- Wait 10-15 min.
- Wipe unabsorbed finish
- Let cure 24 hours
step 4:
- Sand 400 grit
- Vacuum & tack surface
Post & Beam
Dense Wood Instructions
Low-Medium Sheen
step 1:
- Apply Hard Sealer
- Wait 30 min.
- Wipe unabsorbed finish
(If the wood is smooth)
- Let cure 6-8 hours
step 2:
- Apply Hard Sealer
- Wait 10-15 min.
- Wipe unabsorbed finish
(If the wood is smooth)
- Let cure 24 hours
Post & Beam
Porous Wood Instructions
Low-Medium Sheen
step 1:
- Apply Hard Sealer
- Let cure 6-8 hours
step 2:
- Apply Hard Sealer
- Let cure 24 hours
Repeat step 2 for higher sheen.
Repeat step 2 for higher sheen.
(use Mineral Sprits on a rag to clean surface)
step 5:
- Apply Hard Sealer
- Wait 10-15 min.
- Wipe unabsorbed finish
- Let cure 24 hours
Repeat steps 4-5 for higher sheen.
800.322.1245 & 802.635.2700 • [email protected] • P.O. Box 180 | 5575 Rte. 100 North, North Hyde Park, VT 05665