Manns Two-pack Lacquer

Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Lacquer

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Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Lacquer

4.9/5 (77 reviews)
Manns Two-pack Lacquer
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A clear, two-component water-based lacquer that offers superior durability.

Features

  • A two-component, clear water-based lacquer for interior wood
  • Ideal for high contact surfaces where ultimate durability is required
  • Perfect for wooden doors, furniture, skirting-boards, worktops and more
  • Dries to an extremely hard wearing, non-yellowing, clear finish
  • Contains antimicrobial properties to kill harmful bacteria
  • Can be brush, roller and spray applied
  • Low odour
  • Low V.O.C
Brand
Manns
Drying time
2 hrs
No. of coats
3 coats
Size
1L, 5L
MPN
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Overview

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.

Preparation

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:

Product Use Manns Extra Tough Primer A water-based, multi-purpose primer, suitable for all bare, solid and engineered wood Manns Trade Intense Primer An intense primer for use with Manns interior wood varnishes and lacquers. Ideal for exotic hardwoods and other oily or resinous wood types

Application

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.

Aftercare

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. Wooden surfaces should never be saturated with water or cleaned with household detergents or cleaners as these can degrade the finish over time.

FAQ

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?


After the catalyst has been blended with the lacquer, it remains usable for approximately 3-4 hours. It is advisable to mix only the necessary quantity for each coat to minimize product wastage.





Can this be applied over a sanding sealer & can it be rubbed down & polished to obtain a smooth high gloss finish?

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.

Datasheets

  • 5 stars: 67 (87%)
  • 4 stars: 10 (13%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Rodney Lane
I have used this in the past thats why I reordered it.

It is so easy tom use and it gives an excelent tough surface. Ideal for wooden Kitchen surfaces.

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Patrick
Went on well, dried quickly, the customer was very happy

Good quality very happy with the result,

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Amy
Bought to varnish my fridge and kitchen cupboards

I bought this product about eight years ago from Wood finishes direct as I needed a good Matt varnish to protect my painted fridge and painted kitchen cupboards. It worked brilliantly and was very easy to use. Both my fridge and doors lasted until we moved so when I needed to do my new kitchen I ordered the same ?. Highly recommend for a tough, Matt finish.

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andrea chadwick
Pleased with this product

Really pleased with this product. it is easy to apply, I like the matt finish. The floor looks fantastic. I've never done any floor restoration before but I used all Manns products and am really pleased with the result of the two rooms in my home that I have completed.

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glenn absalom
Fantastic…

Had a new kitchen fitted a couple of years ago, wood worktop and around the sink, I was told it wouldn't need treating… 18 months down the line and the wood has started lifting, after a lot of research I decided to go with this product and glad I did, it’s amazing and I now have a worktop I’m not scared of getting wet, this stuff goes a long way so make sure you mix enough for the job or use it all in one go, you won’t regret it.

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Michael Brown
Quality finish

Can take a liitle bit of experimentation to get the best results. I used it on a large MCM rosewood table. It was first sealed with sealing shellac then sanded. The product when applied goes off pretty quickly so I eventually used a 5% hardener mix as opposed to 10%. It s probably more suited to a spray application. I used a fine lint free cloth going in the direction of the grain as opposed to a brush that will most likely leave fine tramlines. The result is super. If you get it wrong just sand back and reaaply; a liitle goes a very long way

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Nicola Hart
Easy to use and great finish

It was easy to mix and apply, drying quickly. Was able to finish table top in a couple of days. Looks great with the finish I wanted.

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Beano Moran
Just the job

Perfect finish for a wooden tabletops. Goes on like a dream. Go easy on the little bottle, you only need a small amount.

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Will Newbery
Smooth finish on Valcromat kitchen doors

I applied this over the top of OSMO matt wood oil to maintain the look of the valcromat kitchen doors. Seems to have bonded well and provided a resilient finish. It's in a holiday let. Spraying causes a slightly thick finish, but smoother than applying with a foam roller.

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derek bailey
Jobs a Good En

I was not sure what product I needed to get a matt finish on 14mtrs off solid oak work tops.after a bit off research I came across this product I've used many products over the years.this product is in a class off its own used a sponge roller to apply dries very quickly.and to the iceing on the cake it was not expensive product...

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Glenn Brazier
Absolutely fantastic

The Mans product works as described. Very pleased.

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Ken Botham
Very good and easy to use.

First class, does exactly what it says, finished off the kitchen cupboards well.

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Jeff Alvey
Easy to apply, great finish!

The product went on easily and gives a great finish

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Mariusz Gorski
Good quality for good price.

Easy to use. I managed to achieve a good effect that i wanted with no previous experience.

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Steven tait
The only lacquer you will ever need

Amazing product, been using this for a few years now, from floors to bathroom sink surrounds and anything in between. 2 coats for unseen areas and I put between 3 and 5 coats on tops.

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Rich
5 star product

Used this before on pub bar tops with great long lasting results. Decided to try on oak dining table at home,after sanding back applied 4 coats. Again great result kept the original colour of OK with no orange tinting like lots of products on the market. Stands all eveyday knocks and bangs a family dining table takes with no chips scratching. Highly recommended. also used on benches for table. Top product ?

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Kelvin Gordon
Again product was OK, but not as glossy as I would have liked

Not as glossy as would have liked, but that could be down to the surface that we were putting it on.

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Gareth Williams
Goes on really well and looks great

The matt finish is superb. You barely know it's lacquered. The first coat took a large proportion of the 5L, but subsequent coats barely used any. We did a total of three coats on 20 sq metres of stained oak with 4 litres.

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Mrs Karen Bridges
This stuff is AMAZING

I used it to finish off a kitchen worktop that I painted and two years later it's still perfect!

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Rich
Great price, covers well

Great price, covers well, worktop looks great

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Mrs Coe
Great product

Easy to mix, easy to apply and dries fast.

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Arbeia
Good product, easy to apply.

Very easy to mix and apply. Hardens quickly and has a nice semi gloss finish.

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Krzysztof Bialecki
Good Stuff! Easy to apply and works as it should.

Used as a clear coat on refinished table top - worked perfectly.

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Martin Cox
TOP QUALITY

It’s a very good product. A different class from one part lacquers

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Sal
A little goes a long way

Very good product. Easy to apply and clean

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Jon
Tough sealer

Bought this to restore an old pine table. After thorough sanding, 2 coats were applied. This left a lighter colour than the old pine varnish, which we wanted. So far daily use has shown no problems, it’s tough. Survived Hot cups, spills, biro and cleaning sprays.

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G M Brew
Much better than water based

Easy to apply. Dries to a hard and resilient finish.

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Amy Freeman
Brilliant Matt Varnish

Needed a Matt varnish on a painted radiator cover and this did the job perfectly. A little went a long way.

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John Scott
Very easy to use.

I used Manns Pro Lacquer on a new wood work top and was amazed at just how easy it was to apply and how tough it was when it was dry, can recommend the company and Manns Pro Lacquer.

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S Taylor
Wish I knew about this before I wasted my time on the local DIY store

After chalk painting 40 solid oak Kitchen doors & a 6 seater oak dining table I needing to seal it all & chose RustOleum lacquer from my local DIY. What a disaster it was awful, it was soft & sticky to the touch & never cured. So had a chat with some P&D’s down the pub & they recommended using a 2 part lacquer. So I Google’d their advice & found this stuff. The result was amazing a hard dry smooth bulletproof finish

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S Grimshaw
Sets very hard, easy to apply

Getting ratio of mix not easy, ran out of activator.

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michael mancha
Brilliant

Never knew such a thing existing. Have applied to my handrail and is wearing very well

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