Douglas stain clear transparent 2.5 litres
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€ 50,90 incl. VAT (€ 42,07 excl. VAT)
Description
Tenco Douglas stain clear transparent (2.5 litres) is a transparent Douglas stain on an acrylic binder with water as the solvent, intended for Douglas fir and larch outdoors. The stain is low-odour, fast-drying and lower in solvent than alkyd alternatives. Do not apply in full sun or below 10 °C. Use on garden buildings, fences, screens, log cabins, palisades and climbing frames. Not suitable for hardwood and not for walk-on horizontal surfaces such as decking and terraces. Theoretical coverage 12–14 m²/l on planed timber, 6–8 m²/l on rough timber. Dust-dry after about 2 hours at 18 °C, recoatable after about 16 hours. VOC at most 20 g/l (EU cat. A/e: 130 g/l). Ready to use; clean tools with water. Order online or collect at Jan Sok in Meppel.
Key features
Key properties of Tenco Douglas stain clear transparent:
- Transparent Douglas stain: Water-borne acrylic, for Douglas fir and larch.
- Low VOC: Max. 20 g/l, low odour; rinse brushes with water.
- Weather protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent and moisture-regulating per Tenco.
- Fast-drying: Dust-dry after about 2 hours at 18 °C; recoatable after about 16 hours.
- Coverage: 12–14 m²/l on planed timber, 6–8 m²/l on rough timber.
- Ready to use: Do not thin. At least 2 coats on new timber, sand lightly between coats.
Applications
Use on Douglas fir and larch:
- Garden buildings and log cabins
- Fences, screens and palisades
- Climbing frames and standing garden timber
- New timber after weathering of extractives or mill oil
- Maintenance of previously stained Douglas or larch
Suitable substrates
Suitable and unsuitable substrates according to Tenco:
- Suitable: Douglas fir and larch, clean, dry and grease-free
- Suitable: this class of softwood; lightly sand greyed timber
- Not suitable: hardwood
- Not suitable: walk-on horizontal parts such as decking and terraces
Instructions for use
Application according to the Tenco product data sheet (July 2024):
- Substrate: New timber dry, clean and grease-free. Preferably weather it outdoors for several months so extractives or mill oil disappear.
- Maintenance: Sand old stain or paint back to bare wood. Lightly sand greyed timber until the wood colour returns.
- Stirring: Stir thoroughly before and during use. Do not thin.
- Application: Apply a thin, even coat with a brush made for water-borne paints.
- Coats: Treat new timber at least twice; sand lightly between coats. Maintenance: 1 coat depending on the substrate.
- Conditions: 10–25 °C at max. 80% RH, not in full sun. Clean tools with water.
Product specifications
Technical data for Tenco Douglas stain clear transparent:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tenco |
| Type | transparent Douglas stain |
| Colour | clear |
| Binder | Acrylic, water as solvent |
| Timber | Douglas fir and larch |
| Density at 20 °C | 1.1 kg/l |
| Coverage | 12–14 m²/l on planed timber, 6–8 m²/l on rough timber |
| Drying at 18 °C | Dust-dry after approx. 2 hours; recoatable after approx. 16 hours |
| VOC | Max. 20 g/l (EU cat. A/e: 130 g/l) |
| Solids | ≥ 50 % |
| Application | 10–25 °C, max. 80% RH, not in full sun |
| Shelf life | At least 2 years unopened, 5–25 °C |
| Pack size | 2500 ml (2.5 litres) |
| Volume | 2500 ml (2.5 litres) |
Frequently asked questions
How many coats of Tenco Douglas stain clear transparent do I need?
On new timber at least 2 coats, sanding lightly between coats. Maintenance is often 1 coat, depending on the substrate.
Can I use Douglas stain on decking?
No. Tenco states Douglas stain is not suitable for horizontal parts such as decking and terraces.
Is this product only for Douglas fir?
Tenco positions it for Douglas fir and larch. It is a softwood stain, not for hardwood.
How much area does this tin cover?
12–14 m²/l on planed timber, 6–8 m²/l on rough timber. On planed timber about 30–35 m² per coat; on rough timber about 15–20 m² per coat.
How do I clean the tools?
Because the stain is water-borne, clean brushes with water.
Specifications
| Brand | Tenco |
|---|---|
| Finish | Waterbasis |
| Material | Beits |
| Volume | 2500 ml (2.5 litres) |
| Item number | cmsolefdp1notnv01a15723yu |
| Availability | Limited stock |
Delivery throughout the Netherlands - pickup available at our timber yard in Meppel.