Hempel's Favourite Varnish: The Easy-to-Use, High-Gloss Finish for Wood
Hempel's Favourite Varnish is a clear urethane alkyd varnish with a high-gloss, flexible, and durable finish. Its good resistance to seawater, sunlight, and adverse weather conditions makes it an ideal choice for both interior and exterior wood surfaces above the waterline.
Key Features
- High-gloss finish that enhances the natural beauty of wood.
- Easy to use, making it suitable for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts.
- Flexible and durable, providing long-lasting protection.
- Good resistance to seawater, sunlight, and adverse weather conditions.
- Suitable for use on new wood as well as previously varnished wood.
Application Information
- Surface Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from contaminants.
- New build: Sand and remove all dust. For new wood, saturate the surface with a suitable wood treatment and allow to dry.
- Maintenance and Repair: Abrade, clean, and dry the surface.
- Thinner: Use Hempel's Thinner 811.
- Application Method: Apply by brush or paint pad.
- Film Thickness: For best performance, avoid excessive film thickness.
- Application Conditions: Apply on a clean and dry surface with a temperature that is at least 3°C above the dew point.
- Drying and Overcoating: Follow the recommended drying times and overcoating intervals for best results.
Technical Specifications
- Product code: 01250
- Standard shade/code: Transparent 00000
- Gloss: Glossy
- Volume solids: 49 ± 2%
- Specific gravity: 0.9 kg/L
- Flash point: 38°C
- VOC content: 398 g/L (EU)
Additional Notes
- Handle with care.
- Before and during use, observe safety labels on packaging and paint containers and follow all local and national safety regulations.
- Always consult Hempel's Safety Data Sheet for this product along with the Product Data Sheet.
Application Methods : 
| Temp | Touch Dry | Recoat (min/max) | Thinners / Tool Cleaner | Coverage |
| 10°c | 12 hrs | 12 hrs - 4 days | Thinners No: 1 | 16m²/ltr |
| 20°c | 6 hrs | 6 hrs - 2 days | | 16m²/ltr |
The colours shown should be used as a guide only due to the varying degrees in monitor colour management.
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