Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish

Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish

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A two-component, extremely hard wearing flooring varnish for commercial environments.

Features

  • An extremely durable, two-component, water-based Interior floor varnish
  • Ideal for environments where ultimate protection and durability are required
  • Highly resistant to scuffs, scratches, chemical and water damage
  • Contains antimicrobial properties to kill harmful bacteria
  • Suitable for all softwood and hardwood flooring
  • Dries to a clear, non-yellowing finish
  • Low V.O.C
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Drying time
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Coverage
Up to 10 m2 per litre
No. of coats
2-3
Size
1L 5L
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Overview

Overview

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As of 24 August 2023, adequate training is required before industrial or professional use of this product. Further information available at www.feica.eu/PUinfo or www.safeusediisocyanates.eu

Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish offers enhanced performance characteristics compared with single-component polyurethane floor varnish systems. Its cross-linking polyurethane technology produces a clear, ultra durable finish that is perfect for demanding commercial and domestic environments including entrance hallways, corridors, kitchens, hospitals, care homes, schools, restaurants, offices, shops and hotels.

With anti-bacterial properties, it also offers protection against E-coli, MRSA, Salmonella, Listeria and other harmful bacterial strains with a 99% kill rate within 24 hours, making it ideal for areas where germs and bacteria need to be controlled.

Please Note: This product is not suitable for use in areas of high humidity, condensation or where regular contact with water is likely such as bathrooms, shower rooms or swimming pool areas.

Preparation

Preparation

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Ensure that floors to be varnished are clean, dry and free of dust, dirt and other surface contaminants.

  1. Previous finishes must be completely removed back to bare wood by sanding or with a paint / varnish remover
  2. Fill any gaps or splits in the floor surface with Manns Trade Mix and Fill or other suitable wood filler
  3. Final sand should be with a 120 to 150 grit sandpaper to achieve a smooth, uniform surface for varnishing
  4. Take care to remove all traces of sanding dust by dry sweeping with a mop, broom or by using a vacuum cleaner

Floor Staining

If desired, floors can be stained prior to varnishing. For softwood floors such as pine, consider Manns Classic Pine Stain. For hardwood floors such as Oak, consider Manns Classic Oak Stain. If a solvent-based or light-fast floor stain is required, use Manns Trade Light Fast Wood Stain.

Manns Wood Primers

Floor to be varnished should first be primed with one of the following Manns wood primers:

Product Use
Manns Extra Tough Primer A water-based, multi-purpose primer, suitable for all bare, solid and engineered wood flooring
Manns Trade Intense Primer An intense primer for use with Manns interior wood varnishes. Ideal for isolating resinous or knotty softwoods and oily hardwoods prior to varnishing

Application

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Applying Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish

Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the container at all times. Stir the varnish thoroughly before and periodically during use.

Catalyst Mixing Guidelines

Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish is very versatile and easy to use. It comes supplied with enough hardener / catalyst for the varnish. Although the catalyst is required to achieve the strongest and most durable finish, it adds around 5% strength to the final finish.

Mix 9 parts lacquer to 1 part catalyst by volume and mix well prior to use. The catalysed lacquer should be used within 5 hours of mixing.

An alternative method of measuring the amount of catalyst to floor varnish is to measure the height of the liquid in the bottle of hardener and varnish, and to mark the containers with a permanent marker pen in increments of perhaps a quarter. By doing this, it's easy to pour 1 quarter, half or three quarters of the varnish as required with the correct amount of hardener. The amount of hardener added to the varnish does not have to be precise down to the exact millilitre. If a little too much or too little is added, it will not have a negative effect on the final finish.

If not using a dedicated primer, 3 coats of Manns Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish is recommended. The first coat can be applied as a base coat without the hardener. The hardener can then be added for the second and third coats.

Application

Optimum application of this varnish is achieved between 18°C and 22°C with good air movement and ventilation. Floors varnished with Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish should not be subjected to environments with temperatures of less than 2°C.

  1. For best results, apply Manns Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish using a microfibre roller or paint pad
  2. Apply evenly, making smooth passes with the roller or pad, predominantly along the grain taking care to avoid 'pooling'
  3. The approximate single coat coverage of the lacquer is 8m² per litre. This however is dependent on the method of application, porosity of the timber and the desired finish
  4. Leave adequate time between coats, de-nibbing between coats to aid adhesion

Some Points of Note:

  • Do not apply more than 3 coats of polyurethane floor varnish in one day
  • Do not overcoat with solvent-based products
  • Avoid contact with iron, copper, zinc, aluminum and platinum as these can attack the aqueous polymer
  • When coating darker timbers, such as Walnut, Mahogany or Teak, slight bleaching may occur
  • Water-based products should have nominated finishing equipment
  • Excessive coating weights can lead to cracking or lifting
  • Do not subject floors to heavy foot traffic, place furniture or move furniture across the floor surface for at least 72 hours after application
  • Do not place mats or rugs on the newly varnished floor surface for at least 5 days after application, as this will impede final cure
  • The use of good quality entrance mats and furniture pads after this time is recommended to avoid damage to the finish

Cleaning Equipment

Brushes and equipment should be cleaned immediately after use with warm, soapy water and wiped dry with a dry cloth.

Aftercare

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Regular Cleaning

Cleaning of freshly varnished floors should be avoided until the lacquer has reached full cure, approximately 7 days after application. Floors should be dry swept or vacuumed regularly to avoid dust and grit build up, as this can have an abrasive effect on the final finish.

Deep Cleaning

Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish can be periodically cleaned with a dedicated floor surface cleaner such as Woodleys Wood Surface Cleaner and a damp (not wet) lint-free cloth or mop.

Please Note: Varnished floors should never be washed with large quantities of water or with household and cleaners as these can degrade the finish over time.

Reviews

Reviews

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22 customer reviews
5.0/5.0
based on last 18+ months
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5/5
A+ fantastic product
I’ve tried lots of varnish’s this is by far the best I’ve come across
Philip Doherty. High Gloss, 5L (18/05/25)
5/5
Simple way for amazing finish
Not being an expert (or even really any good at DIY) I used this product on a reclaimed floor we sourced, and it’s really done a fab job finishing it off. Easy to apply, (used a foam roller bought from paint specialist shop on a tip) and it applied really easily, no issues at all with thickness of doubling up the finish to change the colour etc, all as simple as it could be. No signs of any weakness on the floor finish either and I was concerned that with 3 dogs it may get scratched up easily. So far, no issues at all after 2 weeks, so fingers crossed! Don’t hesitate if this is what you need
BenP. Satin, 1L (10/11/24)
5/5
Excellent product
Easy to apply. Excellent product. Lasts well
Duncan Black. Satin, 5L (14/08/24)
5/5
Excellent
Having used the basic Manns Extra Tough Floor Varnish very successfully, I wanted to see if the 'pro' version was even better and certainly for my purposes, it is. Fab to use, fab results and very happy.
Demi Schneider. Matt, 5L (15/06/24)
3/5
Bits in varnish
The application of this varnish was not easy due to semi cured bits of varnish. During application I had to make sure I picked out all the bits, taking three times as long as it should have. Never the less I give this product three stars due to the quality finish.
Chris Evans. Satin, 1L (01/11/23)
5/5
Recommended
I was recommended this product by a professional floor specialist. I am happy with result.
Elena Stiglits. Matt, 5L (31/03/23)
5/5
Great service and great product
Used this on a reclaimed maple junket floor, heavy sealer followed by 2 pk satin. Covered well and hardened over a few days to a perfect finish. Prep is key so spend a bit of time on that.
Andrew Griffin. Satin, 1L (21/03/23)
5/5
Great product, easy to apply - lovely finish
Really nice to work with, I used electric scales to be accurate in the proportions when mixing. A short fibre roller on a decorators pole meant I could do a large room in 20mins, dries a lovely finish. Very happy!
Harriet Redman. Satin, 5L (02/03/23)
3/5
Goes on nicely, looks good, not as durable as hoped for
I applied this product to a pine kitchen floor which was first sanded back to bare wood. I used one primer layer and 3 top coats heeding the advice that too many coats are liable to crack and peel. Application is easy and the product goes off quickly. There is some odour but not too bad. The semi gloss finish is attractive. Unfortunately the coating wore through to the wood in six months in the high traffic areas. This is a kitchen in a household of 2 people so not the highest of high traffic. I expect the coating to wear through in time but I was disappointed by 6 months. In retrospect I think more coats would have been worth it. Next time I'll try 6. At least I wont have to wait long to know if it works.
Tom Downing. Gloss, 1L (20/01/22)
5/5
Great finish (But it's all in the PREP)
Quick delivery by wood-finishes. I have ordered from them before and they never disappoint on advice, price & delivery. After sanding my pine floor boards back I filled any gaps with fillers/wedges and Manns Mix & Fill wood filler. I then applied 1 coat of Manns Primer using a roller. I let that dry overnight and gave the floor a light sanding (denib) with 400 grit paper before applying Manns Extra Tough Floor Varnish Satin (after mixing with the hardner) again with a roller. I left it to dry overnight as the room was cold. I then denibbed again and applied a 2nd coat (after thoroughly cleaning up any dust). Floor looks great. The only issue with satin and I expect gloss aswell is it will show up any scratches, dips, bumps...etc that occur during sanding - So make sure the sanding/prep is spot on! Time will tell how durable the floor is. Fingers crossed my kids don't wreck it!
Mr Richard L'estrange. Satin, 5L (07/12/21)
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