Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss is a clear, high-gloss marine wood finish designed to create a varnished appearance on teak, iroko, and other suitable exotic woods. It provides excellent adhesion to new teak and offers an alternative to the repeated maintenance of wood oil systems when a glossy finish is preferred. Suitable for interior and exterior woodwork above the waterline, it can be used on boats and yachts operating in fresh or salt water environments. Available in 500 ml and 1 L variants, this teak wood finish suits both smaller maintenance jobs and larger wood finishing projects.

This one-component varnish alternative combines a high-gloss appearance with a formulation based on modified resins and tung oil. Its microscopic porosity gives it breathing characteristics, making it particularly relevant to oily hardwoods such as teak and iroko. UV protection, flexibility, and water resistance support its use on exposed marine woodwork. For buyers looking for marine varnish for wood, it offers a clear, glossy finish that keeps the wood grain visible rather than covering it with an opaque colour. Its ability to build successive coats without sanding within the specified recoating window also simplifies the coating process.

Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss is recoatable after approximately 24 hours at 18°C (65°F). Sanding between coats is unnecessary when the next coat is applied within 72 hours; after this interval, sanding is required before recoating. Coverage is approximately 12 m² per litre per coat, equivalent to around 130 ft². This figure should be used to estimate individual coats rather than the coverage of a complete multilayer system. For brush application, use Epifanes Brush Thinner for Paint & Varnish; for spray application, use Epifanes Spray Thinner for Paint & Varnish. The manufacturer recommends a soft, long-haired brush or air spray and advises against roller application because the required wet film thickness is difficult to achieve. Avoid application in direct sunlight or strong wind.

The coating system should match the wood type and the required finish. On oily woods, the first coat is thinned by 25%, followed by lightly thinned build-up coats. On non-oily wood that does not require a breathing finish, the product guidance specifies a minimum of 8–10 coats. Initial thinning is progressively reduced from 50% for the first coat to 25% for the second and 15% for the third, with later coats generally thinned by 0–5%. Sufficient film build is important for gloss retention and protection. For maintenance, intact Woodfinish Gloss coatings showing only a loss of gloss should be cleaned, degreased, and sanded with 320-grit abrasive before fresh coats are applied. Annual maintenance over non-oily woods calls for at least one or two coats on a properly prepared surface. This product is not suitable for bankirai wood.

Key Features:

• Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss provides a clear, high-gloss finish for suitable marine woodwork, combining a varnished appearance with adhesion to teak and other exotic woods.
• Two container sizes: Choose 500 ml or 1 L according to the surface area, number of coats, and maintenance work required.
• Convenient recoating: No sanding between successive coats when recoating within 72 hours, subject to the specified drying interval.
• UV protection: The formulation includes UV protection for woodwork exposed to sunlight.
• Above-waterline use: Suitable for interior and exterior applications in both fresh and salt water environments.
• Measured coverage: Approximately 12 m² per litre per coat helps with material planning for a complete coating system.

Applications / Suitable For:

• Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss is suitable for teak, iroko, and other appropriate exotic wood surfaces above the waterline, where a glossy marine finish is desired.
• Boat and yacht woodwork: Suitable for interior and exterior wooden trim and fittings requiring a clear, varnished appearance.
• Oily hardwood finishing: Useful where adhesion to new teak and the breathing characteristics of the coating are important.
• Wood oil system alternatives: Suitable where owners prefer a built-up gloss finish instead of continuing regular wood oil maintenance.
• Non-oily wood projects: Suitable with the specified multilayer system, including the recommended minimum of 8–10 coats.
• Maintenance of intact coatings: For refreshing existing Woodfinish Gloss surfaces after cleaning, degreasing, and sanding.

FAQs:

Q: What is Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss used for?
A: Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss creates a clear, glossy finish on suitable marine woodwork, particularly teak and iroko, for interior and exterior use above the waterline.

Q: Does Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss need sanding between coats?
A: Sanding is unnecessary when the next coat is applied within 72 hours. Allow approximately 24 hours at 18°C before recoating, and sand if the 72-hour window is exceeded.

Q: How much area does Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss cover?
A: One litre covers approximately 12 m² per coat. Total material requirements depend on the surface and the number of coats applied.

Q: Is Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss suitable for every wood type?
A: No. It is not suitable for bankirai. Suitable non-oily woods require a different coating build-up from oily woods such as teak.