Le Tonkinois Marine No.1 High-Gloss Marine Varnish 1L

Description

High-Gloss Varnish for Marine Woodwork

Le Tonkinois Marine No.1 is a high-gloss oil varnish developed specifically for maritime applications.

Designed for all types of wood, it can be used on interior and exterior woodwork where a durable, traditional high-gloss finish is required. The manufacturer specifies very good resistance to UV exposure and seawater, making it particularly suitable for demanding marine environments.

Key Features

• 1L container
• Single-component varnish
• High-gloss finish
• Oil-based varnish
• Specifically developed for marine use
• Suitable for all types of wood
• Suitable for interior and exterior woodwork
• Very good UV resistance
• Very good seawater resistance
• Ready to use
• Suitable for brush, roller or spray application
• Approximate coverage: 20m²/L per coat
• Drying time approximately 5–8 hours at 20°C and medium humidity
• Allow at least 24 hours before recoating where possible
• Do not apply below 12°C
• DIN EN 71-3 certified

Application

Stir the varnish thoroughly before use and apply in thin, even coats.

For exterior woodwork, the manufacturer’s current technical sheet recommends 6–10 thin coats, depending on the weather exposure and level of stress on the wood. For interior applications, the number of coats can be approximately halved. Only one coat per day should be applied to reduce the risk of coating problems.

Allow each coat to dry properly before continuing. At approximately 20°C with medium humidity, drying takes around 5–8 hours, with at least 24 hours recommended before recoating where possible.

Lower temperatures, high humidity and poor air circulation can significantly increase drying time.

Sanding Between Coats

For intermediate sanding, the manufacturer states that up to approximately 180 grit is sufficient.

Careful preparation and thin applications are important for achieving an even, high-gloss finish.

Brush, Roller or Spray Application

Marine No.1 can be applied by:

• Brush
• Suitable paint/varnish roller
• Spray equipment

For normal brush or roller application, the product is supplied ready for use.

There is a small nuance in the manufacturer’s current technical sheet: it initially states “do not dilute,” but later permits up to 10% Le Tonkinois Thinner when spray applying. For customer-facing information, I would therefore describe it as ready to use for brush/roller application, with manufacturer-approved thinner only when required for spraying.