Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Lacquer

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 Lacquer is a highly versatile, professional grade, two-component interior lacquer. It's suitable for most interior softwood and hardwood surfaces that require a high degree of protection including doors, table tops, counters, worktops, skirtingboards and even floors. Its exceptional durability makes it ideal for commercial environments including restaurants, community halls, clubs, pubs, offices, flats and in hallways, corridors and more.

This lacquer has antimicrobial properties, offering protection against E. coli, MRSA, Salmonella, Listeria and other harmful bacteria with a 99% kill rate after 24 hours, making it especially suitable for table tops, kitchen worktops and other food preparation surfaces.

• Need an ultra durable, professional grade, two-pack floor varnish? Use Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish
• For a single-component, extra tough varnish for domestic environments, see Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish
• Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Lacquer can be tinted using Manns Classic Wood Dyes if required

Ensure that surfaces to be treated are clean, dry and free of any dust, dirt or other surface contaminants.

1. All previous finishes must be completely removed and surfaces sanded back to bare wood before application
2. It is recommended that new, bare wood is wiped down with methylated spirit to clean and degrease
3. Fill any gaps or splits in the wood surface with Manns Trade Mix and Fill or other suitable wood filler
4. Prior to varnishing, softwood surfaces can be stained with Manns Classic Pine Stain whilst hardwood surfaces can be stained with Manns Classic Oak Stain. If a solvent-based stain is preffered, use Manns Trade Light Fast Wood Stain

Manns Wood Primers

Foor improved adhesion and durability, surfaces to be lacquered can be primed with one of the following Manns wood primers:

Applying Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Lacquer

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.

Catalyst Mixing Guidelines

Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Lacquer comes supplied with enough catalyst / hardener for the 5 litres of lacquer. If part mixing, use 9 parts lacquer to 1 part catalyst.

Another approach for part mixing is to measure the height of the fluid in both the lacquer and hardener containers and mark off at an increment of 25% with a marker pen. Then it's easy to mix just a quarter, half or three quarters of the lacquer as required.

Application

1. Apply Manns Extra Tough Pro Lacquer with a synthetic bristle brush, microfibre roller or floor applicator, in the direction of the wood grain
2. This product can be spray applied with most spray systems. Avoid heavy coats to prevent the finish 'orange peeling'
3. When applying over a water-based stain, it is advisable to use a minimum of brush strokes to avoid dislodging the the stain on the first coat
4. Once the first coat is dry, subsequent coats can be applied until the required level of protection is achieved
5. Make sure to de-nib (lightly sand) the wood surface between coats
6. Take care to remove all traces of sanding dust before the next coat and only when the previous coat has fully dried

Please note: Once the catalyst has been mixed with the lacquer, it has a usable open time of around 4 hours. It is recommended that only the amount required for each coat is mixed at any time to avoid product wastage.

Cleaning Equipment

Application brushes and other equipment should be cleaned immediately after use with warm, soapy water and wiped dry with a clean, dry cloth.

Regular Cleaning

Once dry, Manns Extra Tough Pro Lacquer can be cleaned on a daily basis with a soft, dry microfibre or cotton cloth. These can be dampened to remove stubborn marks or scuffs.

Deep Cleaning

For more stubborn marks or for periodic cleaning, use a dedicated, pH balanced wood cleaner such as Woodleys Wood Surface Cleaner. Wooden surfaces should never be saturated with water or cleaned with household detergents or cleaners as these can degrade the finish over time.

How long does Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Lacquer keep once the catalyst is mixed? Can it be kept in an air tight container between coats?

Once the Catalyst has been added the lacquer has a maximum usable, or 'open time', of around 4 to 5 hours. It is advised to only mix the amount required rather than the whole tub as once the hardener is added it cannot be stored for longer.

There are many different Sanding Sealers on the market so providing the sanding sealer is suitable for a topcoat of varnish/lacquer then yes. Please note that this product has good self-levellers and defoaming agents, for this reason it doesn't require sanding sealer.