Symphony Clear Interior Wood Finish

Symphony Interior Wood Finish by Sashco. Enhances the look of wood by adding "depth" to the grain. Symphony is designed for the interior wood of your log home. It can be used on cabinets, paneling, wood trim, and can be used over many stains to add depth and richness to the color. Symphony is a water based polyurethane that is clear, fast-drying, and non-yellowing. Not recommended for floors or the exterior of your home.

Fundamental Application Guidelines

1. Proper substrate preparation and application are imperative for product longevity. Read this entire Info Sheet before applying any product. 

2. You should always test any coatings on your specific logs before applying to an entire wall. 

3. Apply only to interior walls where the roof is in place, the product is at room temperature, there are no cold drafts and the wood surfaces are between 50˚F (10˚C) and 90˚F (32˚C). 

4. Tannin staining should be dealt with before applying any interior clear coatings to bare logs. Refer to the section titled “Tannin Staining” for further information on this important topic. If you’ve applied a pigmented coat of stain, tannin staining is usually not an issue. 

5. The moisture content of interior wood should be low enough to resist microbial growth before applying any coatings, at least 19% or less. Use a moisture meter to make sure this is a fact. If the wood’s moisture content is higher, wait until it lowers to 15% or less, or add a biocide (such as Stay Clean I/E) to your coating before application.

Applying Symphony

NEW WOOD

If you’ve decided to keep your logs natural looking and only want to apply Symphony to bare wood, best results are obtained if you sand the wood to a smooth finish with fine sandpaper. Be certain to remove all dust before finishing. Do not use steel wool; it may cause rust stains. For a smoother finish, sand between coats.

FINISHED WOOD

Compatibility is a huge issue, so logs that already have some type of stain or sealer on them will need to be tested for compatibility; call us and we will talk you through the testing procedure. For best adhesion to non-Sashco coatings, it is usually best to lightly sand the surface before applying Symphony. For best adhesion to non-Sashco coatings, it is best to lightly sand the surface before applying Symphony. Old finishes may need to be mechanically removed if a lighter appearance is desired.

DILUTION/STIRRING

Do not dilute. Stir thoroughly before using. Do not shake as this will cause foaming.

APPLICATION METHODS

Brush or spray on two or more coats. More coats will impart a higher sheen. If brushing, use a high-quality synthetic bristle brush. Back brushing after spraying will enhance penetration into the wood surface. Brush material in the direction of the grain. Do not over-brush (bubbles can form). Sand between coats for a smoother finish.

DRY TIME

Symphony will dry to touch in one hour and can be sanded after two hours (when the air is warm & dry). Recoating can be done after 1-2 hours. Allow wood that will be handled to dry overnight. Actual dry time depends on thickness of coats, temperature and humidity.

Full details can be found here on the data sheet. 

Questions on maintaining the legacy of your wood structure? Give us a call- 1-800-359-6614

Pickup in store - or ship to your door -in whichever woods your cabin dwells.

 Schroeder Log Home Supply, Inc. 

1101 SE 7th Avenue

Grand Rapids MN 55744

1-800-359-6614