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Epifanes Woodfinish Matte
At a glance
- Matt clear varnish
- Quick-drying
- Contains UV filters
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Epifanes Woodfinish Matte is a fast-drying, single-component matt oil varnish with a UV filter that protects the wood against wear and scratches. Thanks to its regulating properties, this varnish is particularly suitable for teak, iroko and other oily wood species. The varnish flows out smoothly and provides durable protection against water as well as splashes of alcohol and household chemicals.
Application
We recommend using Epifanes Woodfinish Matte primarily on interior woodwork and, if desired, on exterior woodwork as a matt finish over a build-up of single- and two-component gloss varnishes, such as Epifanes Hardwood Oil Varnish or Epifanes Clear Varnish.
Directions for use
Always apply a varnish system in multiple coats for the best results. To achieve deep penetration into the wood grain, we recommend first applying a few coats of gloss primer. After this, you can apply several coats of undiluted matt topcoat.
Gloss varnish fills the wood grain faster and more effectively than matt varnish. Therefore, always apply gloss coats on bare wood first. The complete system build-up can be found under the “Documents” tab on this page.
As an alternative to Epifanes Hardwood Oil Varnish you can also apply three coats of Epifanes Clear Varnish or four to five coats of Epifanes Rapidclear.
Specifications
Contents 1 litre
Base: alkyd resin
Gloss: matt
Colour: transparent amber
Density: 911 gr/dm3 (20°C)
VOC content: 427 g/litre
Recommended film thickness: 70 μm wet = 30 μm dry
Coverage: 13m2/litre
Dust dry after: 1 hour (20°C)
Sandable after: 12 hours (20°C)
Recoatable after: 12 hours (20°C)
Brush thinner: Epifanes Brush Thinner or good-quality turpentine
Spray thinner: Epifanes 1C Spray Thinner for Paint and Varnish or good-quality white spirit
Shelf life: at least 3 years from the production date in unopened original packaging, stored at temperatures between 5°C and 30°C
Product properties
The key technical properties clearly listed in one place.
- Article number
- LAK002301
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Gloss level indicates how much light a dry paint or coating reflects and how the finished surface looks.
- Matt: little reflection and a subdued appearance.
- Satin: a gentle sheen between matt and high gloss.
- High gloss: stronger reflections and a more pronounced colour, although surface imperfections may become more visible.
Gloss can be measured in gloss units (GU) at a specified angle. Terms such as matt and satin do not necessarily mean exactly the same thing across manufacturers. Substrate condition and application also affect the final appearance.
- Matte
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The technical product category, such as primer, resin, hardener or cleaner. It explains the product's purpose and helps you find other products with a similar function.
- 1K clear coat
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The recommended layer thickness is the thickness at which you apply each coat of paint, coating or resin. It is usually given in micrometres (µm) or millimetres (mm).
- Wet film thickness: the thickness immediately after application.
- Dry film thickness: the thickness after drying or curing.
For a coating with 60% solids by volume, a wet film of 100 µm will theoretically produce a dry film of approximately 60 µm. Film thickness affects coverage, protection and drying. Always check whether the manufacturer specifies wet or dry film thickness.
- 70 µm wet (= 30 µm dry)
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The chemical base describes the chemistry of an adhesive, sealant, resin or coating, such as epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, (methyl)methacrylate or a hybrid polymer. It affects curing, flexibility and adhesion. Products with the same chemical base are not necessarily suitable for the same applications.
- alkyd resin
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Density describes the mass of a material per unit volume. Values may be given in g/cm³, kg/L or kg/m³; 1 g/cm³ equals 1 kg/L. For example, one litre of a liquid with a density of 1.2 kg/L weighs approximately 1.2 kg. Density helps convert between weight and volume, but it can vary with temperature.
- 911 g/dm³ (20 °C)
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The period for which an unopened product remains usable under the specified storage conditions. Check whether the period starts from the manufacturing date or another date. Shelf life may be shorter after opening, especially for products sensitive to air or moisture.
- At least 36 months
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The overcoating interval tells you when the next layer of paint, varnish or coating may be applied. Many multi-coat systems specify both a minimum and a maximum interval:
- Minimum overcoating time: the previous layer is dry or cured enough to accept another coat.
- Maximum overcoating time: the period during which the next coat can bond without extra surface preparation under the stated conditions.
Overcoating too early can affect drying or the finish. Once the maximum interval has passed, cleaning and sanding may be needed to ensure adhesion between coats. Temperature and film thickness affect the waiting times.
- 12 hours (20 °C)
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The waiting time before an applied layer is dry or hard enough to sand without smearing or damage. Sanding too early can also clog the abrasive quickly. Layer thickness and temperature affect this time.
- 12 hours (20 °C)
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A paint or varnish layer is dust-dry when settling dust is less likely to stick to the surface. It may not yet be touch-dry, ready for overcoating or suitable for loading; these are different stages of drying and curing.
- 1 hour (20 °C)
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Consumption or coverage describes how much product is needed for a given surface area. Consumption may be stated in g/m² or kg/m², while coverage is often given in m²/L or m²/kg. A consumption of 0.2 kg/m² means a theoretical 200 grams per square metre. Actual use depends on film thickness, substrate absorbency, application method and waste.
- 13 m²/L
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A specific thinner that can be used, where permitted, to adjust a product's application properties or viscosity. The correct thinner and maximum quantity depend on the product. Incorrect thinning can affect coverage, drying and curing.
- Brush: Epifanes Brush Thinner, Spray: Epifanes 1C Spray Thinner or good-quality cleaning naphtha
- Net contents
- 1 L
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VOC content (volatile organic compounds) indicates the amount of these substances in a product, usually expressed in g/L (grams per litre). They may evaporate during application and drying. The value describes the composition, but actual exposure also depends on how much is used, ventilation and the application method.
- 427 g/L
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