Dulux Trade Diamond Glaze Varnish

Dulux Trade Diamond Glaze Varnish is ideal for finishing interior wooden floors, doors and a wide range of other high wear interior wooden surfaces, including kitchen cabinets and wood furniture.

• Need a quick drying varnish for a quick project turnaround? Try Dulux Trade Quick Drying Varnish
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For the best results, ensure surfaces to be varnished are sound, clean and dry.

New or Bare Wood

1. New or bare wood should be sanded in the direction of the wood grain to remove any surface imperfections
2. Take care to remove all traces of sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner or damp, lint-free cloth
3. Seal new or bare wood by applying one coat of Clear Gloss Diamond Glaze Clear Varnish to help reduce variations in absorbency, which can lead to differences in colour and sheen
4. Wood stains or dyes may be used prior to applying Dulux Diamond Glaze Varnish. It is recommended that a water-based stain be used

Previously Treated Wood

1. All traces of grease, wax and polish must be completely removed prior to applying Diamond Glaze Varnish
2. Coated surfaces in good condition should be sanded back to provide a good surface key and final finish
3. Do not use wood dyes or stains over previous coatings as the adhesion will be poor
4. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1970s painted surfaces as they may contain harmful lead
5. Where the existing coating is defective (cracking, peeling, flaking) it must be completely removed and the surface prepared as described for New or Bare Wood above

Always do a test area before starting any project to test product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.

Do not use below 10°C or in areas of high humidity or condensation. This product is not suitable for spray application.

Stir thoroughly before and during application, taking care not to use a whipping motion which will introduce air to the varnish and cause foaming when applied.

1. Apply the varnish with a synthetic brush or short pile mohair roller only
2. Apply 2-3 coats of varnish, evenly and consistently, to keep the 'wet edge' and finish off along the grain
3. When re-coating, allow at least 2 hours between coats
4. Rub down lightly (denib) along the grain between coats using a fine grade adhesive paper or denibbing pad

Surfaces coated with Dulux Trade Diamond Glaze Varnish can be cleaned by using a vacuum cleaner, dry microfibre cloth or mop or by wiping the surface with a slightly damp lint-free cloth or mop. For more stubborn stains and marks we recommend using a dedicated, pH balanced wood cleaner.

Please note: Wooden floors and other surfaces should never be cleaned with copious amounts of water. The use of harsh household detergents and cleaners should also be avoided as these can degrade or strip the finish over time. Steam cleaners should never be used on wooden floors as the high temperature and pressure steam can damage the floor finish, warp or split the wood.