Timber Finishes

Aussie Coat

A water-based, semi-transparent satin coating for windows, doors and outdoor furniture. Lightly pigmented for UV, flexible enough to move with the timber, and the natural grain shows through.

Water-based
Semi-transparent satin
Three coats
Windows, doors & furniture
Not for decking

Where to get it

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Australian made in Cheltenham, Victoria — since 1988

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Directions for use

Preparing the timber, then applying

Before you brush

STRIP Strip old paint completely Previously painted surfaces must be stripped back to bare timber.
CLEAN Clean and power-wash Apply an oxalic-acid timber cleaner such as Grey Deck Cleaner, then power-wash. The surface must end up clean, dry and free of dirt, grease and wax.
STAIN Deal with tannin, iron and mould Sand stained timber, or treat mould with D-Mould, so the coat has a clean surface to adhere to.

What a coating can't promiseAussie Coat penetrates a little, but it is a coating, and it can trap foreign matter left on the surface. Tannin or mould may develop under the film later — timber is a natural product and can be unpredictable.

Applying the coat

DAMP First coat on damp timber Apply the first coat liberally on wet or damp timber — it helps the mouldicide in the product penetrate. Allow it to dry.
TWO Two more liberal coats Allow 2 hours between coats and make sure the surface is touch-dry before recoating. Mix well before and during application.
PAD Pad, brush or spray — not a roller Pad applicators and brushes; HVLP or airless sprayers on large vertical areas. Rollers are not recommended. Keep a wet edge to avoid lap marks.
SKY Mind the weather Not above 32 °C, not below 8 °C, and not in direct sunlight — adhesion suffers. Don't apply late in the day, and allow 6 hours before rain.

Doors and lidsSurfaces that close against Aussie Coat — a door in its frame, a lid — may stick if they aren't left to dry properly before re-contact.

Where it goes

Joinery, doors and furniture

Outdoor timbers such as windows, doors and outdoor furniture, on popular timbers — Cedar, Merbau, Cypress Pine and Australian hardwoods.

Window frames & sills The classic use — a satin coat that seals the joinery.

Doors Let it dry fully before the door is closed against its frame, or it may stick.

Outdoor furniture Tables and benches that want a wipeable finish.

Cedar Western Red Cedar cladding and trim.

Merbau & hardwood Dense timbers — the first coat goes on damp to help it in.

Cypress Pine Named on the data sheet.

Not for decking A film coating on a walked-on surface wears and peels. For decks use a penetrating oil — Aussie Clear on hardwood, Exterior Pine Clear on treated pine.

A coat, for the jobs that want one

Why it works

The oils in the range soak in and leave the surface bare. Aussie Coat is the other approach: a flexible acrylic film that seals the surface and shows the grain through a satin sheen — the right answer for joinery, doors and furniture.

Sees the timber

Slight pigmentation for UV protection, but on most timbers a transparent satin semi-gloss that lets the natural features show.

Moves with the timber

Flexible enough to allow normal timber movement without cracking.

Water clean-up

Water-based: application equipment cleans up in water, and there is no solvent smell indoors or on a verandah.

Specifications

Type: Water-based semi-transparent acrylic coating
Finish: Satin semi-gloss, lightly pigmented
Coats: Three — first on damp timber, 2 hours between coats
Coverage: 12–14 m²/L on dressed timber, 6–8 m²/L on rough sawn
Recoat: Assess every 18 months; power-wash and apply at least 2 coats before it breaks down
Clean-up: Water
Pack sizes: 1 L, 4 L and 10 L
Made in: Australia

Common questions

Can I use it on my deck?

No. Aussie Coat is a film coating, and films on walked-on surfaces wear and peel. Use a penetrating oil on decks: Aussie Clear on hardwood, Exterior Pine Clear on treated pine.

Why the first coat on damp timber?

It helps the mouldicide in the product penetrate the timber. Apply it liberally on wet or damp timber, let it dry, then apply two more coats on the dry surface.

How do I maintain it?

Assess the coating every 18 months. Before it cracks or peels, power-wash and apply a minimum of two coats. If it has already broken down, strip back to raw timber first.

Why not a roller?

The data sheet doesn't recommend rollers for this product. Use a pad applicator or brush, or an HVLP or airless sprayer on large vertical areas, keeping a wet edge.

Before you start