Why do some Sansin products need to be coated with Clear UV where as others do not?
Clear UV in its respective product has considerably stronger UV resistance and is normally used as the last coat to avoid strengthening color. Sansin Classic and Dec formulas require three coats to achieve complete saturation of the wood cell to create a water repellant surface; Classic Clear UV is normally used for the third coat to maintain a clear light color while building up the necessary protection. • When do I maintain my surface for optimum performance and color retention? Answer: A maintenance coat is required when surface erosion becomes visible, or when the surface color lightens noticeably. Erosion may first become apparent on the grain whereas color loss typically shows first on southern exposures. • What kind of coverage can I expect from my Sansin product? Answer: There is no standard answer because coverage varies depending on the wood species in question. With exterior coatings, it’s best to get as much product into the wood as possible. A cedar deck could use an avera
