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Architectural Finishing System

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Mohawk’s Architectural Finishing System at a glance....Vinyl Clear Sealer Sheen PageE-ZVinyl®Sealer-ClearSandingSealer,Maximum275g/lVOC 2Post-Catalyzed Clear SystemsDuraCoat™IIPost-CatalyzedClearLacquers&Catalyst-Maximum275g/lVOC 80,60,40,20 2Nitrocellulose Lacquer Systems Finisher'sChoice™Lacquer&SandingSealer-Maximum275g/lVOC 80,60,40,20,Sealer 3RetarderforLowVOCCoatings,ZeroVOCasDefinedbyEPA 3WetMilGauge 3Colored ProductsFinisher'sChoice™WhiteSandingSealer&Lacquer-Maximum275g/lVOC 80,60,40,20,Sealer 4Solvent Stains & Additives Ultra®PenetratingStain-LowSolidsCoatingMaximum120g/lVOC Availablein30colors 5Ultra®PenetratingStainReducer&Ultra®PenetratingStainRetarder 5WipingWood™Stain-InteriorStainMaximum240g/lVOC Availablein24colors 6Stain BasesSeal&Stain™Pre-StainClear-Maximum250g/lVOC 6Waterborne System - Waterborne Clear FinishesWaterborneWoodToneSealer-SandingSealer,VeryLowVOCwithRespecttoMaximumContentRegulations 7WaterborneWhiteSealer-PigmentedLacquerSandingSealer,VeryLowVOCwithRespecttoMaximumRegulations 7WaterbornePre-CatalyzedLacquer&Sealer-VeryLowVOCwithRespecttoMaxContentRegulations 80,60,40,20,Sealer 7WaterborneConversionVarnish&Catalyst-VeryLowVOCwithRespecttoMaxContentRegulations 80,60,40,20 8Waterborne Stains, Bases & ColorantsWaterborneDyeStainConcentrate-LowSolidsCoatingwithVeryLowVOC Availablein6colors 8WaterborneDyeStainBase/Reducer-AdditiveDesignedforLowSolidsCoatings 8WaterborneWipingStainBase-InteriorStainBase,VeryLowVOCContentwithRespecttoMaximumContentRegulations 9Waterborne Specialty ProductsWaterborneCrackle 9WaterborneFlattingPaste 10WaterborneBubbleBreaker 10Tips275g/lVOCCoatingTips 10WaterborneCoatingTips 11Disclaimers 12CoatingsReferenceChart 13-14

®Finishing ProductsDivision of RPM Wood Finishes Group, Inc.

elcome to The Mohawk Architectural Finishing System Wwhichisspecificallyformulatedforapplyingstainsandcoatingsoncabinetry,millwork,moldingandotherfinishingprojectsthatareappliedtostationarystructuresinthefieldatjobsites.

MeetsmaximumVOCcontentforjobsiteapplicationanywhereintheU.S.A.

MohawkFinishingisregisteredwiththeEPAasaproducerofarchitecturalproducts.

Complieswithstaterecyclingrules,asamemberofPaintCare®

OUR MISSION STATEMENT“Mohawk’s policy is to consistently provide products and services at a level of quality that meets or exceeds the expectations of our customers.”

Weinviteyoutoenjoythebenefitsofusingacompletesystemofstains,sealersandtopcoatsfromthenameyouhavetrustedforover65years.

WebelievethatyouwillnoticetheMohawkdifference.Asyouworkwithourproducts,beassuredthathelpisonlyaphonecallawayat800-545-0047.SeehowourArchitecturalFinishingSystemcanhelpyoutoday.

Make a lasting impression with the Mohawk Architectural Finishing System

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Vinyl Clear SealerE-Z Vinyl® Sealer - ClearE-ZVinyl®Sealerisasandingsealerdesignedforuseinhighcontactareaswhereimproveddurability,waterresistance,andadhesionarecritical.Akeyadvantageisimprovedsystemflexibility.WhenappliedunderMohawkDuraCoat™IIPost-CatalyzedClearLacquer,thesystempassesand/orexceedsKCMAtesting.Nocatalystneeded.Solids:24%.

• Excellentmoistureresistance• Verygoodholdout• Easytouse• Promotesadhesionwithpreandpost-catalyzedtopcoats

Maximum 275 g/l VOC EPA defined contentMA612-8007 Gallon MA612-8008 5 Gallon

Post-Catalyzed Clear SystemsDuraCoat™ II Post-Catalyzed Clear LacquerDuraCoat™IIPost-CatalyzedClearLacquerisperfectforkitchenandbathroomcabinetry.Itisamaximum275g/lVOC(EPAdefinedcontent),easytouse,highperformancetopcoatthatisspecificallyformulatedforhighmoistureandcontactareaswithoutlosingcontrolofyourshelfandpotlife.DuraCoat™IIisastateoftheartpost-catalyzedlacquertopcoatthatiseasytomix.Onebottleoftheappropriate,pre-measuredDuraCoat™IICatalyst(MA612-301)isaddedtoasinglegallonora5gallonpail.

DuraCoat™IIhasa6monthshelflifeafterthecatalystisaddedwhichissuperiortothenormalpost-catalyzedproducts.DuraCoat™IIworksgreatasaself-sealingsystemorwiththeE-ZVinyl®(MA612-800)Sealer.DuraCoat™IIdeliversmaximumperformanceproperties,whilegivingyouthepeaceofmindthatyouareusingthefreshestproductavailable.DuraCoat™IItopcoatsaresuppliedatareadytosprayviscosity.Solids25%.

• 6monthcatalyzedshelflife • Excellentdurabilityandperformance

Maximum 275 g/l VOC EPA defined content Gallon 5 GallonGloss 80Sheen MA612-34807 MA612-34808SemiGloss 60Sheen MA612-34607 MA612-34608Satin 40Sheen MA612-34407 MA612-34408Matte 20Sheen MA612-34207 MA612-34208

Catalyze with M612-301 (Coating has less than maximum allowed VOC content as defined by EPA when catalyzed)MA612-3014 3.2oz. ForSingleGallonMA612-3015 16oz. For5GallonPail


Nitrocellulose Lacquer SystemsFinisher's Choice™ Clear LacquerFinisher'sChoice™ClearLacquershavealwaysbeentrustedforhighqualityresults.Theselacquersareourbestsellingandeasiesttousenitrocelluloseformulationandperfectforapplyingtointeriorwoodensurfaces.Ouruniqueformulasareshippedatsprayviscositytohelpyousavetimeandmoneybygettingthebuildyouneedwithlessapplication.Solids:20%. • Quickdry• Easytotouchup• Excellentflowout• Readytosprayviscosity

Maximum 275 g/l VOC EPA defined content Gallon 5 Gallon Gloss 80Sheen MA612-25807 MA612-25808Semi-Gloss 60Sheen MA612-25607 MA612-25608Satin 40Sheen MA612-25407 MA612-25408Matte 20Sheen MA612-25207 MA612-25208Sealer MA612-25007 MA612-25008

Retarder for Low VOC CoatingsRetarderforLowVOCCoatingsisidealforextendingtheflowoutandopentimeoflowVOC,solventbasedcoatingsandstainsinhighheatandhumidenvironments.RetarderforLowVOCCoatingsisablendofVOCexemptsolventsthathavezeroVOC'sperEPAdefinitions.

• WillnotincreaseVOCcontent• UsewithMA612seriessealersandcoatingstoimproveflowoutandlevelnessofthefilm

• UsewithlowVOCstainsforimprovedopenandworkingtime,especiallywhenapplyingonlargersurfaces

RetarderforLowVOCCoatingsmaybeaddedataratebeginningat5%byvolumeandincreasedasneeded.

MA612-1056 Quart

Wet Mil GaugeFormeasuringwetfilmthicknessoflacquers,enamels,paintsandmanyotherwetcoatingsthataresprayed,dippedorbrushedonasmoothsurface.Totaldryfilmthicknessofentiresystemshouldnotexceed4drymilincludingsealers.

M900-1040


Colored ProductsFinisher’s Choice™ White Sanding SealerFinisher'sChoice™WhiteSandingSealerisamaximum275g/lVOCpigmentedlacquersandingsealer.ThishighqualitywhitecoloredsandingsealerthatisusedtosealoffwoodorMDFsurfacesbeforeapplyingcoloredorcleartopcoats.Ouruniqueformulationspraysonwet,driesfast,iseasytosandandhasexcellentholdoutproperties.Itisalsoshippedatsprayviscositytohelpyousavetimeandmoneybygettingthebuildyouneedwithlessapplication.Typically2-3coatsareadequateforhideandbuild.Topcoatwithaminimumof2coatsofdesiredFinisher'sChoice™WhiteLacquersheen.Solids:34%.

•Quickdry•Excellentflowout•Excellentsandingproperties•Readytosprayviscosity

Gallon 5 GallonSandingSealer MA612-35007 MA612-35008

Finisher's Choice™ White LacquerFinisher'sChoice™WhiteLacquersareeasytouseandtheperfectchoiceforproducingahighqualitywhitefinish.NitrocelluloseLacquersaretrustedandusedinshopsandonsitefinishingjobsaroundtheworld.Ouruniquemaximum275g/lVOCformulationspraysonwet,flowsoutbeautifullyandisshippedatsprayviscositytohelpyousavetimeandmoney.Typically2coatsaresufficient.ForbestresultsuseafterapplyingMohawkFinisher'sChoice™WhiteSandingSealertosealoffthewoodorMDFsurface.Solids:37%.

•Quickdry•Easytotouchup•Excellentflowout•Readytosprayviscosity

Gallon 5 Gallon Gloss 80Sheen MA612-35807Semi-Gloss 60Sheen MA612-35607Satin 40Sheen MA612-35407 MA612-35408Matte 20Sheen MA612-35207 MA612-35208


Solvent Stains & AdditivesMohawkstainsserveastheindustrybenchmarkforcolorconsistency,performanceandselection.Ourstrongcolorpaletteisdesignedtohelpyouachieveanyhigh-endfinishlookandcanoftenreducethefrustrationofcustomcolormatches.

Ultra® Penetrating StainAdyetypestainthatofferssuperiortransparentqualities.Excellentlightfastness.Willnotbleedintotopcoatfinishes.Ultra®PenetratingStainmaybebrushed,wipedorsprayeddirectlyonwoodormixedinlacquerfortoning.Colorsmaybemixedtocreateadditionalshades.Ultra®PenetratingStainofferstheuserthebestcombinedcharacteristicsofwater,alcohol,orlacquertypedyes.Customcolormatchingavailablewithaminimumorderof5gallonspercolor.

Ultra®PenetratingStainsarebestsprayappliedat30-40p.s.i.Applyinlightcoatsuntildesiredcolorisachieved.Eachpasswillincreasethecolorstrength.Ultra®PenetratingStainsmaybereducedwithUltra®PenetratingStainReducerorAcetoneforimprovedcontrol.

Low solids coating with maximum 120 g/l VOC6=QT ToorderADD"6"toendofpartnumber 7=GAL ToorderADD"7"toendofpartnumber

Ultra® Penetrating Stain Reducer ReducestheintensityofanycolorofUltra®PenetratingStain.Mixinanyproportionwiththecoloredstain.

MA520-00017 Gallon

Ultra® Penetrating Stain RetarderAddtoUltra®PenetratingStaintoretarddryingortoincreaseopentimeforworking.

MA520-00026 Quart

MA520-249PERFECTBROWN

MA520-245OXBLOOD

MA520-242RED

MA520-238ORANGE

MA520-240COLONIALMAPLE

MA520-234MEDIUM

DARKWALNUT

MA520-236BROWNMAPLE

MA520-229BROWN

MAHOGANY

MA520-203YELLOW

MA520-205MUSTARD

MA520-227DARKREDMAHOGANY

MA520-224BLACK

MA520-209EXTRADARKWALNUT

MA520-218LIGHTREDMAHOGANY

MA520-207MEDIUM

BROWNWALNUT

MA520-206LIGHT

WALNUT

MA520-413GREEN

MA520-386 MEDIUM

MAHOGANY

MA520-408CHERRY

MA520-273MODERN

MAHOGANY

MA520-337GOLDENOAK

MA520-414BLUE

MA520-415LIGHT

GOLDENOAK

MA520-476BURNTSIENNA

MA520-0143RAWUMBER

MA520-0205MEDIUMWALNUT

MA520-477RAWSIENNA

MA520-1435BURNTUMBER

MA520-1478VANDYKEBROWN

MA520-2046LEMONYELLOW


Wiping Wood™ StainWiping Wood™ Stain is Mohawk’s most popular and easy to use interior stain. Wiping Wood™ Stain is a semi-transparent, pigmented, solvent-based stain for interior surfaces, is non-grain raising and fade resistant. Wiping Wood™ Stain is easy to stir, and has a non-settling formula requiring only 30 minutes dry time before a lacquer sealer coat can be sprayed.

Apply by spray, brush or cloth. Pigmented wiping stains are easier to control because there is less lapping. An ideal uniforming stain when applied over dye stains prior to sealing.

Quart

Stain BasesSeal & Stain™ Pre-Stain ClearUse as a pre-stain treatment on wooden surfaces to reduce blotchy areas in soft woods before staining.

Maximum 250 g/l VOC EPA defined contentMA545-0106 29 oz. MA545-0107 116 oz.

MA545-0026NATURAL

MA545-1606FIDDLETONE

CHERRY

MA545-2026WHITE

MA545-2076MEDIUM BROWN

WALNUT

MA545-2096EXTRA DARK

WALNUT

MA545-2206DARK GOLDEN

OAK

MA545-2246BLACK

MA545-2276DARK RED

MAHOGANY

MA545-2296BROWN

MAHOGANY

MA545-2346MEDIUM DARK

WALNUT

MA545-2366BROWN MAPLE

MA545-2406COLONIAL

MAPLE

MA545-2466RED

MAHOGANY

MA545-2496PERFECT BROWN

MA545-2736MODERN

MAHOGANY

MA545-3596WALNUT

MA545-4086CHERRY

MA545-4116NUTMEG

MA545-4156LIGHT

GOLDEN OAK

MA545-01436RAW UMBER

MA545-02056MEDIUM WALNUT

MA545-14356BURNT UMBER

MA545-14786VAN DYKE

BROWN

MA545-15226STATESMAN

OAK


Waterborne System Waterborne Clear FinishesWaterborne Wood Tone SealerMohawkWaterborneWoodToneSealerhasaslightambercastthataddswarmthandrichnesstostaincolorssimilartoasolventbasedsealerlook.WaterborneWoodToneSealermaybeusedasasandingsealerforbothWaterbornePre-CatalyzedorWaterborneConversionVarnishtopcoats.Nocatalystisneededanditisreadytosprayfromthecan.WaterborneWoodToneSealerisnotrecommendedoverwhiteorotheropaquecolors.

MA641-24007 Gallon MA641-24008 5 Gallon

Waterborne White SealerWaterborneWhiteSealerisawaterreducible,ultralowVOC,tintable,highsolids,readytospraywhitesandingsealerthathasexcellentbuildandfillingcharacteristics.WaterborneWhiteSealermaybetopcoatedwithanyMohawkWaterbornecleartopcoats.Itistheperfectbeginningtocreatewhitefinishesforcabinets,millworkandMDF.Solids57%.

• Doesnotcontainformaldehyde,leadorphthalates• Exceptionalbuildandhidingqualities• Promotesadhesionwithwaterbornepre&postcatalyzedfinishes• Usewithwaterbornecleartopcoatsasabasecoatandclearcoatsystem

MA640-1067 Gallon

Waterborne Pre-Catalyzed LacquerMohawk’sWaterbornePre-CatalyzedLacquerisawaterreducible,selfcross-linking,lowVOCemittingtechnologythathasgoodcolorretentionandissuitableforcabinet,millwork,furnitureandotherhightrafficinteriorwoodensurfaces.WaterbornePre-CatalyzedLacquerpassesKCMAtestswithaslittleasthreecoatsandcanbeusedasaselfsealingsystem.

WaterbornePre-CatalyzedLacquerisformulatedtomeetproductionshoporsiteapplicationneedsandisanexcellentenvironmentallyfriendlyalternativetocomparablesolventbasepre-catalyzedproducts.WaterbornePre-CatalyzedLacquermaybeappliedoveranyMohawkArchitecturalstain.

Mohawk’sWaterbornePre-CatalyzedLacquerisavailableinplasticsinglegallonand5-gallonpailcontainers,whichresistrustingandimprovetheproduct’sshelflife.

• SuitableforLEED®credits:EQCredit4.2LowEmittingMaterials-Paints&Coatings• Containsnoformaldehyde• Lowodor,watercleanup

Gallon 5 Gallon Gloss 80Sheen MA640-24807 MA640-24808Semi-Gloss 60Sheen MA640-24607 MA640-24608Satin 40Sheen MA640-24407 MA640-24408Matte 20Sheen MA640-24207 MA640-24208SandingSealer MA640-24007 MA640-24008


Waterborne Conversion Varnish Mohawk’sWaterborneConversionVarnishisawaterreducible,post-catalyzed,lowVOCemittingtechnologythathasexcellentcolorretentionandissuitableforcabinet,millwork,furnitureandotherhightrafficinteriorwoodensurfaces.WaterborneConversionVarnishdeliversultimatedurabilityandmarresistancewithaslittleasthreecoatsandcanbeusedasaselfsealingsystem.

WaterborneConversionVarnishisformulatedtomeetproductionshoporsiteapplicationneedsandisanexcellentenvironmentallyfriendlyalternativetocomparablesolventbasepostcatalyzedproducts.WaterborneConversionVarnishmaybeappliedoveranyMohawkstainoropaquecolor.

MohawkWaterborneConversionVarnishisavailableinplasticsinglegallonand5-gallonpailcontainers,whichresistrustingandimprovestheproductshelflife.

• SuitableforLEED®projects• Containsnoformaldehyde,phthalatesorlead• Lowodor,watercleanup

Quart GallonGloss 80Sheen MA641-24807 MA641-24808Semi-Gloss 60Sheen MA641-24607 MA641-24608Satin 40Sheen MA641-24407 MA641-24408Matte 20Sheen MA641-24207 MA641-24208

Waterborne Conversion Varnish CatalystForusewithMohawk’sWaterborneConversionVarnish.Itprovidesaddeddurabilityandmarresistance.Useatarateof5%byvolume.

• Addsincreaseddurability• Containsnoformaldehyde,phthalatesorlead• Lowodor

MA641-7014 6.5 oz. MA641-7016 Quart

Waterborne Stains, Bases & ColorantsWaterborne Dye Stain Concentrate Mohawk’sWaterborneDyeStainConcentratesarelowsolidscoatingsusedtocreatecustomcolorsfromscratchortomakeadjustmentstotheMohawkWaterborneDyeStaincolorsforuseonallcabinet,millwork,furnitureorotherfineinteriorwoodensurfaces.Formulasareavailabletomatchthe12bestsellingMA520Ultra®PenetratingStaincolorsbyusingtheseconcentratecolorswiththeWaterborneDyeStainBase/Reducer.

Colors Quart Colors QuartBrown MA620-10006 Black MA620-10036Red MA620-10016 Yellow MA620-10046Orange MA620-10026 Blue MA620-10056

Waterborne Dye Stain Base/Reducer Base/ReducerisusedtoreducethecolorstrengthofMohawk’sWaterborneDyeStainortocreatecustomcolorsfromscratchwithMohawkDyeStainConcentratesforuseonallcabinet,millwork,furnitureorotherfineinteriorwoodensurfaces.

WaterborneDyeStainBase/Reduceriseasytouseandisabetteralternativethanusingjustwaterbecauseitdoesnotchangethedrytimeorotherproductcharacteristics.

MA620-00017 Gallon


Waterborne Wiping Stain BaseMohawk’sWaterborneWipingStainBaseisdesignedtoreducethecolorintensityofWaterborneWipingStaincolorswithoutchanginganyperformancecharacteristicsortousewithWaterborneColorantstocreatecustomwipingstaincolors.FormulasareavailabletomatchcolorsbymixingWaterborneColorantswithWaterborneWipingStainBase.

• UltralowVOC• SuitableforLEED®credits:EQCredit4.2LowEmittingMaterials-Paints&Coatings• Blendseasilywhenapplied• Lowodor,watercleanup

MA645-00026 Quart MA645-00027 Gallon

Waterborne Specialty ProductsWaterborne CrackleWaterborneCrackleisaspecialty,decorativeproductthatcreatesacrackleaffectandmimicsoldworn,deterioratingfinishesbycracklingawaterbornefinishthatisappliedoverit.Itwillnotcracklebyitself,itisawaterbornemediummaterialthatisappliedoverasolventorwaterbornesealerorfinishandthenmustbetopcoatedwithawaterborneclearoropaquecoating.TheWaterborneCracklemaybesprayorbrushapplied.Theheavieritisappliedthemoredramaticandlargerthecracklingaffectwillbe.Ifbrushapplied,thecrackswillfollowthesamedirectionasitwasbrushedon.

• Usetocrackleinspotsoranentirearea• Containsnoformaldehyde,lowodor• Brushorsprayapplied

MA646-1256 Quart

Waterborne Flatting PasteMohawk’sWaterborneFlattingPastemaybemixedwithMohawkWaterbornecoatingstoadjustorcreatecustomsheens.SeeProductDataSheetforflattinginstructionsandamounts.

• CompatiblewithallMohawkwaterbornefinishes• Lowodor,watercleanup• Containsnoformaldehyde,phthalatesorlead

MA647-1706 Quart

Waterborne Bubble BreakerMohawkWaterborneBubbleBreakerisanadditiveforthewaterbornecoatingthateliminatessmallbubblesinthefilm.

• ZeroVOC• Containsnoleadorformaldehyde• Watercleanup• UsewithanyMohawkwaterbornesealerortopcoat

MA647-1105 Pint


275 g/l VOC Coating TipsViscosity istypicallymuchlowerorthinnerin275g/lVOCcoatingsbecausetheyhavetobe.Allsprayappliedcoatingsgoontothesubstrateinlumps,muchlikeslingingpaintoffabrushandontoawall.Imaginethelumpypatternthatwouldbecreated.Thedifferenceisthatwhensprayapplied,thecoatingistransferredontothesubstrateinacontrolledpattern.Thelumpsthenflowtogetherandformafilm.Thelargerthelumps(higherviscosity)areapplied,thentheslowersolventsareneededinordertoflowoutlevel.Since275g/lVOCproductscontainprimarilyfastevaporatingsolventssuchasacetone,thenthelumpsneedtobesmaller(lowerviscosity)inordertoflowoutfaster.

Agitation isneededtothoroughlymixflattingagentsandpigmentsinopaquecolorsintoallcoatings.Periodicagitationisalwaysrecommendedformostclearandopaquecoatings.However,itisparticularlyimportantwith275g/lVOCcoatingsbecausetheytendtosettlefasterduetothelowerviscosity,whichcanallowflattingagentsandpigmentstofalloutofsuspensionmuchfasterthanhigherVOCformulations.Forbestresults,alwaysagitateorstir275g/lVOCproductsmorefrequentlyinordertomaintainaconsistentsheenorcolor.Agoodhabitistostirthe275g/lVOCproductsatleastevery10minutes.

Applicationof275g/lVOCcoatingsdohaveafewnewthingstoremember.

1. Stir/Agitate 275g/lVOCcoatingsfrequently.2. Lightercoatsworkbetterthanheavy,wetcoats.Donottrytolevelacoatbyapplying

ittooheavy.Excessivebuildcouldoccur.3. Loweringyourairorfluidpressurewillreducetheriskoftheproductgoingondry.4. Holdthegunalittleclosertothesubstratewhenapplyingtoreducetheriskof

applyingtoodry.

Build canbedeceivingwitha275g/lVOCcoating.Infact,itisveryeasytoexceedthemaximumbuildof4drymils.Toreducethisrisk,trytokeepthefourcoatrule.DO NOT APPLY MORE THAN 4 TOTAL COATS INCLUDING SEALERS. 275 g/lVOCcoatingsmaybelowerinviscositybuttheyremainhighsolidscoatings.Exceedingthe4coatrulecanincreasethechancesofexcessivebuild,whichcanresultincrackingorotherfinishfailures.


Waterborne Coatings TipsThetipsbelowareanefforttocommunicateproductandapplicationtipsthatwillassistenduserstoachievetheexpectedresultswhenusingawaterbornecoating.AlwaysconsulttheProductDataSheet(PDS)andMaterialSafetyDataSheet(MSDS)beforeuseformoredetailedinformationandinstructions.

Thinning/ReductionWaterbornecoatingsaremanufacturedatreadytosprayviscosity.Theymaybethinnedorreducedifneeded,howevertheythinmuchmorerapidlythansolventcoatings.Typicallythemaximumreductionisabout5%.Regulartapwatermaybeused.

ApplicationWaterbornesealersandfinishesarehighsolids,quickbuildingproducts.Excessivefinishbuildcanleadtoacloudyfinishespeciallyinlowersheens,cracking,coldcheckingandotherfinishfailures.Forbestresults,applywaterbornesealersandcoatingsinlight,evencoatsofnomorethan4wetmils.Thefirstcoatshouldbeappliedverythinsothatitcanbeeasilyandquicklysandedsmoothtopreparealevelsurfaceforsubsequentcoats.

Sandingisnecessarybetweenallcoatsformaximumadhesion.Donotuseatackclothtoremovesandingdust.Sandingdustshouldberemovedwithadryclothorcompressedair.Filteringissuggestedateveryopportunitytopreventunwanteddebrisfromgettingtrappedinthefilm.

Storage and AgitationAlwaysprotectfromfreezing.Modernwaterbornetechnologiescannotsurviveevenonefreeze/thawcycle.Alwaysstirwaterbornecoatingsslowlyandthoroughlybeforeuse.Donotshakewaterborneproducts.Shakingwillcauseairbubblesthatmayremaininthefilmwhensprayedcausinganundesirableendresult.

SealersAllWaterbornefinishescanbeusedasaselfsealingsystem;howeveralwaysuseaMohawkWaterborneSealerunderlowersheens(40degreesorbelow)inordertoreducetheriskofcloudylookingfilmthatissometimescausedbyexcessivebuildoflowersheencoatings.Forresultsthatresembleasolventcoatinglookingsystem,useMohawkWaterborneWoodToneSealer(MA641-2400),ifappliedoverstains,especiallydarkstaincolors.

EquipmentStainlesssteelsprayequipmentisrecommendedtoavoidironcontamination(discoloration).Flushequipmentandfluidlinesafterusewithwarmtapwater.Waterbornefinishestendtodryonsprayguntipsmorerapidlythansolventcoatings.Frequentcleaningofspraytipsmaybeneeded.

SprayingwaterbornecoatingswithAirAssistedAirlessorairlesssystemscanbedifficultbecauseofthesheerthosesystemscreateintheproduct.Consultyourequipmentsupplierforaircap,tip,andnozzleorsuggestedpumpsettingsiffloworotherissuesareidentified.

SafetyAlwaysuseproperventilationandsafetyequipmentwhenapplyinganycoating.RefertotheproductMSDSorSDSfordetailedsafetyinformation.

Contact your Mohawk Sales Representative for a Troubleshooting Guide.


DisclaimersLimited Warranty Disclaimer Tothebestofourknowledgethetechnicaldatacontainedhereinistrueandaccurateonthedateofpublicationandissubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.UsermustcontactMohawkFinishingProductstoverifycorrectnessbeforespecifyingorordering.Noguaranteeofaccuracyisgivenorimplied.Weassumenoresponsibilityforcoverage,performanceorinjuriesresultingfromuse.Thedataonthissheetrepresentsestimatedandtypicalvalues.Sinceapplicationvariablesareamajorfactorinproductperformance,thisinformationshouldserveonlyasageneralguide.Weselltheproductswithoutwarranty.Usersassumeallresponsibilityandliabilityforuse.Lossordamagearisingfromtheuseofourproductswhetherusedaloneorincombinationwithourproductsistheresponsibilityoftheuser.MOHAWK FINISHING PRODUCTS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR FREEDOM FROM PATENT INFRINGEMENT. MOHAWK FINISHING PRODUCTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Youronlyremedyforanydefectinthisproductisthereplacementofthedefectiveproduct,orarefundofitspurchaseprice,atouroption.TheinformationonourProductDataSheet,catalogsandsellsheets,aswellastheproductsreferencedherein,shallbeconsidered“ConfidentialInformation”.WetsamplesanduncuredsamplesoftheseproductsshallbemaintainedasconfidentialandshallnotbedisclosedtoanythirdpartywithoutthepriorwrittenpermissionofMohawkFinishingProducts.

Painted Finish Disclaimer Opaqueorpaintedfinisheshaveuniquedifferencesfromotherwoodfinishes.Whenpaintsareappliedtowoodproductscomposedofseveraldifferentpiecesofwood,expansionandcontractionofthewoodcancausecracksinthefinishwherethewoodpiecesjointogether.Thereareseveralareasonthecabinetswherethesecrackswilloccur.Doorsmaydevelopcracksinthefinishondoorjointsandseamsonglued-updoorpanels.Stileandrailfaceframesmaydevelopcracksongluejointswherehorizontalpiecesmeetverticalpieces.Miteredstyledoorsareverypronetodevelopcracksorbreaksinthefinishonmiteredjoints.MohawkFinishingProductscannotinsurepaintedproductwillnotreacttothesenormallyoccurringcircumstancesandwillnotpreventcrackingduetoexcessivesubstratemovement.Thesecharacteristicsarenormalandwillnotbeconsideredasacoatingdefect.

Effects Of Humidity Woodwillnaturallyrespondtochangesinhumidityandtheexpansionandcontractioncanbedramatic.Woodandwoodveneersubstratescanshrinkorexpandwhenchangingbetweencold,dryconditionstowarm,humidconditions.Thispotentialmovementmakesitveryimportanttocontrolthehumiditylevelsintheenvironmentwherefinishesandfinishedprojectswillbeapplied,storedorused.

Cracksthatoriginateatthejointsarepartofthenaturalprocessofsolidandveneeredwoodmovementandthereforearenotconsideredacoatingdefect.


Coating Name Suggested Areas Of Use

Finish Characteristics

Recommended Reducer

Recommended Sealer

Solid by Weight

Recoat Interval

Recommended No. of Coats

Maximum Total Film Build

Catalyst Catalyzed Pot-Life

Maximum VOC g/L

Recommended Stain Products

Application Methods

*Compatible Additives (*see footnote)

Stocked Sizes

E-Z Vinyl® Sealer - Clear (275 max VOC)MA612-800

WithanyMohawkArchitecturalcleartopcoatinareaswhereVOC'scannotexceed275g/l.

•Nocataylstneeded•Highbuild•Promotesadhesion•Excellentmoistureresistance•Lowviscosity-Highsolidsformula

•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS

Ready to spray viscosity. No reduction necessary. N/A 24%

Optimumresultsafter30-45minutes.(Temperature,

humidity,varianceinbuild,etc.,canspeeduporslowdownactualdrytimes.)

1-2coats(Note:Totalfinishflimapplicationsshouldnotexceed

4drymils.)

4drymiloftotalsystemincluding

sealersN/A N/A 275 AnyMohawk

Architecturalstain Sprayapplyonly•MA650-001Acetone•MA612-1056RetarderforLowVOCCoatings

1Gallon5Gallon

DuraCoat™ II Post-Catalyzed Clear Lacquer (275 max VOC)MA612-3480GlossMA612-3460Semi-GlossMA612-3440SatinMA612-3420Matte

Alltypesofhighcontactareas,especiallykitchenandbathroomcabinetswheredurabilityandmoistureresistanceis

neededandinareaswhereVOC'scannotexceed

275g/l.

•Catalyzebeforeuse•Excellentmoistureandmarresistance•Fastbuilding•Readytospray•Fastdrying•Highsolids•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS

Ready to spray viscosity. No reduction necessary

•MA612-800E-ZVinyl®Sealer•MA612-3400DuraCoat™II

Post-CatalyzedClearSealeror •Self-Seal

25%




4drymils.)


sealers

UseMA612-301DuraCoat™II

Catalyst1-pre-measuredbottletocatalyzeenitrecontainer.

3.2oz.persinglegallon.16oz.toa5-gallonpail.

6monthsafteraddingcatalyst 275 AnyMohawk


1Gallon5Gallon

Finisher's Choice™ Clear Lacquer(275 max VOC) MA612-2580Gloss MA612-2560Semi-Gloss MA612-2540SatinMA612-2520MatteMA612-2500Sealer

AlltypesoftraditionalinteriorfinishingprojectsandinareaswhereVOC’scannotexceed275g/l.

•Easytoapply•Easytouch-up•Fastdrying•Highquality•Lowviscosity-Highsolidsformula



•MA612-2500Finisher'sChoice™ClearLacquerSealer

or•Self-Seal

20%




4drymils.)




1Gallon 5Gallon

Finisher's Choice™ Clear Lacquer Sealer(275 max VOC) MA612-2500Sealer




Ready to spray viscosity. No reduction necessary N/A 20%




4drymils.)




1Gallon 5Gallon

Finisher's Choice™ White Lacquer(275 max VOC) MA612-3580Gloss MA612-3560Semi-Gloss MA612-3540SatinMA612-3520Matte




Ready to spray viscosity. No reduction necessary.

•MA612-3500Finisher'sChoice™WhiteLacquerSealer

or•MA612-106E-ZVinyl®WhiteSealer

37%




4drymils.)


sealersN/A N/A 275 N/A Sprayapplyonly

•MA650-001Acetone•MA612-1056RetarderforLowVOCCoatings

1Gallon 5Gallon

Finisher's Choice™ White Lacquer Sealer(275 max VOC) MA612-3500Sealer


•Easytoapply•Excellenthidingandcoverage•Easysanding•Fastdrying•Highquality•Lowviscosity-Highsolidsformula






4drymils.)




1Gallon 5Gallon

Waterborne Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer MA640-2480Gloss MA640-2460Semi-Gloss MA640-2440Satin MA640-2420Matte MA640-2400Sealer

Alltypesofinteriorwoodensurfacessuchasfurniture,cabinetryandmillwork,

whenlowodororultralowVOCproductsarerequired.

•Lowodorproperties•UltralowVOC•Excellentflow&build•Cleanup&reducewithwater•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS

•Providedatreadytosprayviscosity

or•Water(nomorethan5%)

•Self-Seal•MA640-2400Waterborne

Pre-CatalyzedSealer•MA641-2400WaterborneWoodToneSealer

35%




4drymils.)



Architecturalstain Sprayapplyonly

•Water(not to exceed 5%)•MA647-1706WaterborneFlattingPaste

•MA647-1105WaterborneBubbleBreaker

1Gallon 5Gallon

Waterborne Conversion Varnish MA641-2480Gloss MA641-2460Semi-Gloss MA641-2440Satin MA641-2420Matte



•Non-yellowing•Lowodorproperties•UltralowVOC•Excellentflow&build•Cleanup&reducewithwater•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS





38%




4drymils.)


sealers

Use MA641-7016WaterborneConversion

VarnishCatalystatarateof5%byvolume

Maximumdurability

andchemicalresitenceofupto12hours

157 AnyMohawkArchitecturalstain Sprayapplyonly



1Gallon 5Gallon

Waterborne Wood Tone Sealer MA641-2400(Amber)



•Lowodorproperties•Slightambercoloraddswarmthtowoodtonestaincolors

•UltralowVOC•Excellentflow&build•Cleanup&reducewithwater•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS



N/A 34%




4drymils.)



Architecturalstain Sprayapplyonly•Water(not to exceed 5%)•MA647-1105WaterborneBubbleBreaker

1Gallon 5Gallon

WaterborneWhite SealerMA640-106



•Lowodorproperties•Excellenthideandsanding•UltralowVOC•Excellentflow&build•Cleanup&reducewithwater•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS



N/A 52%




4drymils.)



•Water(not to exceed 5%)•MA647-1105WaterborneBubbleBreaker

1Gallon

Architectural Coatings Reference Chart

*TheadditionofadditivesorcoloringagentsmayincreasethetotalVOCcontent.***Acetone(M650-001)willnotcontributetoVOClimit.


Coating Name Suggested Areas Of Use

Finish Characteristics

Recommended Reducer

Recommended Sealer

Solid by Weight

Recoat Interval

Recommended No. of Coats

Maximum Total Film Build

Catalyst Catalyzed Pot-Life

Maximum VOC g/L

Recommended Stain Products

Application Methods

*Compatible Additives (*see footnote)

Stocked Sizes

E-Z Vinyl® Sealer - Clear (275 max VOC)MA612-800

WithanyMohawkArchitecturalcleartopcoatinareaswhereVOC'scannotexceed275g/l.

•Nocataylstneeded•Highbuild•Promotesadhesion•Excellentmoistureresistance•Lowviscosity-Highsolidsformula


Ready to spray viscosity. No reduction necessary. N/A 24%




4drymils.)




1Gallon5Gallon

DuraCoat™ II Post-Catalyzed Clear Lacquer (275 max VOC)MA612-3480GlossMA612-3460Semi-GlossMA612-3440SatinMA612-3420Matte

Alltypesofhighcontactareas,especiallykitchenandbathroomcabinetswheredurabilityandmoistureresistanceis

neededandinareaswhereVOC'scannotexceed

275g/l.

•Catalyzebeforeuse•Excellentmoistureandmarresistance•Fastbuilding•Readytospray•Fastdrying•Highsolids•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS


•MA612-800E-ZVinyl®Sealer•MA612-3400DuraCoat™II

Post-CatalyzedClearSealeror •Self-Seal

25%




4drymils.)


sealers

UseMA612-301DuraCoat™II

Catalyst1-pre-measuredbottletocatalyzeenitrecontainer.

3.2oz.persinglegallon.16oz.toa5-gallonpail.

6monthsafteraddingcatalyst 275 AnyMohawk


1Gallon5Gallon

Finisher's Choice™ Clear Lacquer(275 max VOC) MA612-2580Gloss MA612-2560Semi-Gloss MA612-2540SatinMA612-2520MatteMA612-2500Sealer





•MA612-2500Finisher'sChoice™ClearLacquerSealer

or•Self-Seal

20%




4drymils.)




1Gallon 5Gallon

Finisher's Choice™ Clear Lacquer Sealer(275 max VOC) MA612-2500Sealer








4drymils.)




1Gallon 5Gallon

Finisher's Choice™ White Lacquer(275 max VOC) MA612-3580Gloss MA612-3560Semi-Gloss MA612-3540SatinMA612-3520Matte




Ready to spray viscosity. No reduction necessary.

•MA612-3500Finisher'sChoice™WhiteLacquerSealer

or•MA612-106E-ZVinyl®WhiteSealer

37%




4drymils.)




1Gallon 5Gallon

Finisher's Choice™ White Lacquer Sealer(275 max VOC) MA612-3500Sealer


•Easytoapply•Excellenthidingandcoverage•Easysanding•Fastdrying•Highquality•Lowviscosity-Highsolidsformula






4drymils.)




1Gallon 5Gallon

Waterborne Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer MA640-2480Gloss MA640-2460Semi-Gloss MA640-2440Satin MA640-2420Matte MA640-2400Sealer



•Lowodorproperties•UltralowVOC•Excellentflow&build•Cleanup&reducewithwater•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS





35%




4drymils.)



Architecturalstain Sprayapplyonly



1Gallon 5Gallon

Waterborne Conversion Varnish MA641-2480Gloss MA641-2460Semi-Gloss MA641-2440Satin MA641-2420Matte



•Non-yellowing•Lowodorproperties•UltralowVOC•Excellentflow&build•Cleanup&reducewithwater•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS





38%




4drymils.)


sealers

Use MA641-7016WaterborneConversion

VarnishCatalystatarateof5%byvolume

Maximumdurability

andchemicalresitenceofupto12hours

157 AnyMohawkArchitecturalstain Sprayapplyonly



1Gallon 5Gallon

Waterborne Wood Tone Sealer MA641-2400(Amber)



•Lowodorproperties•Slightambercoloraddswarmthtowoodtonestaincolors

•UltralowVOC•Excellentflow&build•Cleanup&reducewithwater•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS



N/A 34%




4drymils.)



Architecturalstain Sprayapplyonly•Water(not to exceed 5%)•MA647-1105WaterborneBubbleBreaker

1Gallon 5Gallon

WaterborneWhite SealerMA640-106



•Lowodorproperties•Excellenthideandsanding•UltralowVOC•Excellentflow&build•Cleanup&reducewithwater•NOTFORUSEONFLOORS



N/A 52%




4drymils.)



•Water(not to exceed 5%)•MA647-1105WaterborneBubbleBreaker

1Gallon

Architectural Coatings Reference Chart

Your Local Authorized Mohawk Distributor is:

Z115-26001st Edition

Proud Members of

For complete infomation contact: Mohawk Finishing Products

Post Office Box 22000Hickory, North Carolina 28603

1-800-545-0047 www.mohawk-finishing.com

Mohawk Finishing Products Workshop Program

Register for one of our hands-on workshopsWood Touch Up & Repair - 2 Day

Leather Touch Up & Repair - 2 DayProfessional Finishing - 2 Day

®The Original Touch Up Company

Mohawk offers professional wood touch up and repair, leather touch-up and repair, and wood finishing training workshops worldwide

Student Wood Kit

Student Leather Kit

Both the Wood and Leather Workshops come with a student kit for you to take home.

Mohawk’s Wood and Leather Workshops will: • Familiarize you with common wood and leather repair problems• Take you through common repairs step by step using basic wood

touch up and leather touch up products • Show you how to reduce returns & re-orders while maintaining quality• Take furniture that is unacceptable and make it acceptable• Show you how to clean and protect your leather for lasting beauty• Show you how to recognize common defects, assess the damages and

repair the damages using leather touch up products

Mohawk’s Professional Finishing Workshop for wood is designed to teach you how to produce today’s most popular finishes with our Professional Finishing System® products. This is a hands-on workshop. The instructor will show you how to perform each step and then you’ll duplicate the same phase of the finishing process on your own board. You’ll be creating step panels that you can use later to show your customers an assortment of different finishes they can choose from.

You will learn how to:• How to stain• Apply glaze • Create a physically aged finish• Color matching principles • How to use a variety of finishing systems

Documents

Architectural Finishing System