Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer

Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer

Marine wood sealers are used to seal raw wood surfaces to help prep for painting and varnishing. Boat wood sealers help to provide a more uniform surface for applying other finishing products such as topside or bottom paints.

Pettit EZ Marine Wood Sealer is formulated to work on all types of wood surfaces and provides a moisture barrier to help stop peeling. Boat wood sealers prevent primers, paints, and varnishes from being absorbed into the wood surface. Pettit marine wood sealer is easy to apply on all types of wood surfaces such as teak and mahogany. Once boat wood sealer is applied, it is recommended that you sand the surface before applying finishing products such as topside primers or paints. Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer is safe to use under all Pettit, Z-Spar, and Shipendec products.

Features:

• Seals open wood grain providing a more uniform finish
• For all woods including teak, mahogany, oak, ash, fir, and plywood
• Prevents excessive vehicle absorption from primers, paints, or varnishes
• Excellent penetration into raw wood for improved stability and moisture resistance

Specifications:

• Color: Clear Amber
• Coverage: 500 sq. ft/gal.
• Method: Brush, Airless or Conventional Spray
• Number of Coats: One or two
• VOC: 419 g/l as supplied

Associated Products:

Pettit Brush Thinner: For brush application. Also used as a thinner on very hot days at 5-10% by volume.

Pettit Spray Thinner: For spray application. Use up to 20% by volume.

How to Apply Pettit EZ Wood Sealer

Make sure to stir EZ Wood Sealer prior to application. Thinning is not typically required, although on very warm days you can use Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner at 5-10% by volume to ease brushing and maintain good flow. When spraying, use Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner up to 20% by volume. Do not apply EZ Wood Sealer on extremely humid days or when rain is threatening. Wood must be clean, dry, and properly prepared prior to varnishing or painting.

• Application Method: Brush, airless or conventional spray
• Number of Coats: 1-2
• Dry Film Thickness per Coat: 0.8 mils
• Wet Film Thickness per Coat:2.6 mils
• Application Temp: 20°F - 95°F

Surface Preparation & Application

• Bare Wood
• Sand surface completely smooth with 220 grit sandpaper. Wipe surface to remove residue.
• Apply a coat of Filler Stain per the label to achieve a smoother finish on open grained woods.
• Let dry overnight.
• Skip the last two steps if filler stain is not desired.
• Apply a generous coat of EZ Wood Sealer. Let it dry overnight and sand thoroughly with 220 grit sandpaper.
• On especially rough or porous wood, a second coat may be applied.
• If second coat is applied, sand the second coat as well and wipe surface clean.
• Varnished Wood in Poor Condition
• Remove all varnish with a paint and varnish remover or by sanding.
• Bleach the wood if necessary to remove water stains.
• Proceed with the system for bare wood shown above.
• Oily Woods/Bare Teak
• Sand the wood smooth with 120 grit production paper to open up the grain.
• Wipe the surface thoroughly with Pettit 121 Spraying Thinner to remove as much oil as possible.
• Apply a generous coat of EZ Wood Sealer.
• After a six hour dry, lightly sand the surface with 220 grit sandpaper.
• Apply your finish as per label instructions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer used for?

Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer is a marine wood sealer designed to seal open wood grain and create a more uniform surface before painting or varnishing. It penetrates raw wood to improve stability and moisture resistance while helping reduce excessive absorption of primers, paints, and varnishes.

What types of wood can Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer be used on?

Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer is formulated for all types of wood, including teak, mahogany, oak, ash, fir, and plywood. For oily woods and bare teak, the surface should be sanded with 120-grit production paper and cleaned with Pettit 121 Spraying Thinner before applying the sealer.

How many coats of Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer should be applied?

Apply one generous coat of Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer and sand thoroughly with 220-grit sandpaper after it dries. A second coat can be applied to especially rough or porous wood. If a second coat is used, sand it as well and wipe the surface clean before applying the finishing product.

How should Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer be applied?

Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer can be applied by brush, airless spray, or conventional spray. Thinning is generally not required. On very warm days, Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner can be added at 5-10% by volume for brushing, while up to 20% by volume can be used for spray application.

What is the coverage and application temperature range for Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer?

Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer covers approximately 500 square feet per gallon and has an application temperature range of 20°F to 95°F. The recommended wet film thickness is 2.6 mils per coat, with a dry film thickness of 0.8 mils per coat.

How long does Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer take to dry before recoating?

Drying time varies with temperature. The listed time to recoat is 2 hours at 95°F, 4 hours at 75°F, 8 hours at 55°F, and 16 hours at 35°F. Wood should be clean, dry, and properly prepared, and the sealer should not be applied on extremely humid days or when rain is threatening.

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