Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Advantages
- Applies like traditional oil-base finish.
- Excellent leveling.
- Low foaming.
- Performance of a 2K with ease of use of 1K.
- Fast recoat time, same -day mutli-coat application.
- Outstanding abrasion resistance and chemical resistance to most common household chemicals.
- Low odor and very low VOC.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Data
Mixing Instructions: - Ready for use.
- Mix/Stir well before use.
- Do not thin.
- Do not add water.
- Do not use same applicator as sealer to apply finish.
Recommended System: - Use with Schwartz Water-borne Wood Floor Sealer and apply two coats of Schwartz Premium Water-borne Polyurethane Wood Floor Finish - at 4 mils wet film per coat.
- For Gymnasiums and high traffic areas, apply three (3) topcoats.
Application Tools: - Apply Floor Finish using T-bar, wood block mop or roller with synthetic pad, lambswool or synthetic bristle Brush.
- Use only when ambient conditions are18°C to 30°C and RH is 40-60%.
- To aid in drying, allow for good air movement.
- Always allow new floors to acclimate prior to finishing.
Coverage: 400 sq ft/gal or 37 sq m/3.78L (4mils wet film)
Dry Time: 30 minutes at ambient conditions.
Caution - Cold temperature, high humidity, or lack of airflow will prolong dry times.Recoat Time: 1 hr (25°C, 60% RH)
Caution - Cold temperature, high humidity, or lack of airflow will prolong dry times.Clean-up Solvent: Water Reducer: Do not thin - Direction for Use
Surface Preparation:
- Surface to be coated must be clean, dry and contaminant-free.
- Follow NOFMA Guidelines for sanding.
Old Floor:
- Use medium grit (50, 60, 80) sandpaper to remove old finish or wax, and to level the floor.
- Depending on the build-up of old finish start with a coarse grit (36, 40) sandpaper then go to a medium grit .
- Finish off with fine grit (80, 100, 120, 150) sandpaper.
New Floor:
- Use Medium grit to level floor.
- Vacuum and tack with lint-free towel dampened with water.
Application:
After sealer has been applied:
- Using a separate applicator, apply Premium Water-borne Polyurethane Finish.
- Let dry 3-4 hours.
- Buff with used 120 or 150 grit screen or maroon pad.
- Vacuum and tack with lint-free cloth/towel dampened with water, then apply 2nd coat of finish.
- Always buff, vacuum and tack floor in between coats.
- For high traffic areas, apply 3 coats of finish.
Stained Floor:
- Apply stain following manufacturer's directions for application.
- Schwartz Water-borne finishes are compatible with most stains.
- Allow stain to fully dry for a minimum of 24 hours.
- Results may vary depending on wood species.
- Always prepare a test piece or a small area to determine compatibility and desired color or appearance.
- Make sure stain is thoroughly dry prior to applying the finish.
- Allow final finish coat to dry for 24 hours before use and avoid heavy traffic for 72 hours.
- Do not replace any floor covering such as rugs and mats until finish has been fully cured for 14 days.
- Avoid cleaning the floor with water for 2 weeks, use dry cloth only.
Properties
- Appearance
- Hazy liquid
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity | 170 - 190 | cps | - |
| Weight Solids | 32.0 | % | - |
| Volume Solid | 28.5 | % | - |
| Density | 0.94 - 0.96 | g/ml | - |
| pH | 7.5 - 8.5 | - | - |
| Sheen (Semi-Gloss) | 47 - 53 | - | - |
| Sheen (Satin) | 27 - 33 | - | - |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Standard Container Sizes
- 3.78 Liter bottle (1 Gallon)
- 18.9 Liter pail.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
1 year unopened.
- Storage
Store indoor at room temperature, away from heat, ignition sources, open flames and direct sunlight.