{"product_id":"grey-pine-tar-vitriol","title":"Grey Pine Tar Vitriol","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey Pine Tar Vitriol is a thin glaze made from \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/genuine-dark-pine-tar\" title=\"Genuine Dark Pine Tar\"\u003eGenuine Dark Pine Tar\u003c\/a\u003e with iron vitriol and natural grey pigment added. The pigment gives a stylish, modern, matte grey finish that is ideal for wooden buildings, fences, boat houses, and any outdoor surface where a stylish grey colour that blends in with nature is desired. \u003cstrong\u003eThe warm grey colour appears gradually, as the tar’s natural brown colour is toned down.\u003c\/strong\u003e The end result is a stylish grey hue that blends in with nature and protects the wood against the elements, including UV rays on surfaces strongly affected by the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePine Tar has a long documented history of being used to penetrate and protect wooden surfaces outdoors, while still allowing it to breathe. This product is already pre-mixed with a high-quality gum turpentine to give better penetration and a surface that finishes matte and less sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTesting\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore diving in, use the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/grey-pine-tar-vitriol-intro-kit\" title=\"Grey Pine Tar Vitriol Intro Kit\"\u003eGrey Pine Tar Vitriol Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e to help with learning the nuances of the material for staining and protecting surfaces and to \u003cstrong\u003eensure you achieve the desired result.\u003c\/strong\u003e Test the colour on your particular surface, and test application methods and strategies for your particular project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply Grey Pine Tar Vitriol to new, untreated wood or to wood that was formerly treated with plain iron vitriol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the surface with \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/linseed-soap\" title=\"Allbäck Linseed Soap\"\u003eLinseed Soap\u003c\/a\u003e and water to remove dust and dirt from the wood with a brush. Rinse well and allow to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey Pine Tar Vitriol comes diluted with a high-quality gum turpentine, so it is ready to use right out of the can, and \u003cstrong\u003emixing with linseed oil is not necessary\u003c\/strong\u003e. This helps to promote penetration into the wood for a long-lasting result. Stir well before use to ensure the pigment is well mixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximate spread rate of this premixed Grey Pine Tar Vitriol is \u003cstrong\u003e60-100 sqft per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the density, smoothness, and overall condition of the substrate. It is also important to consider the environmental conditions. See the Auson Technical Data Sheet below for more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum operating temperature: 10-15ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e on the surface and in the air. Beware of invisible condensation on surfaces below 15ºC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways stir well before painting\u003c\/strong\u003e, since the pigment will settle near the bottom of the can during storage. Stir regularly while painting, too. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is particularly important for Grey Pine Tar Vitriol\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it is thinner than the other pigmented pine tars and therefore needs more frequent stirring. If the pigment is allowed to settle at the bottom of the can before painting, there is a risk ending up with an uneven colour on the facade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrying can take from several days to several weeks depending on the weather and other environmental conditions as well as on the condition of the surface and its porosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNote\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey Pine Tar Vitriol is a product from nature, where the appearance may vary slightly from batch to batch. For larger quantities, it can be a good idea to mix several cans together for better uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2015\/7855\/files\/TDS-Auson-Pine-Tar-Vitriol-EN.pdf?v=1705599251\" title=\"Technical Data Sheet - Grey Pine Tar Vitriol\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTDS Grey Pine Tar Vitriol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2015\/7855\/files\/SDS-Auson-Pine-Tar-Vitriol-EN.pdf?v=1705599285\" title=\"Safety Data Sheet - Grey Pine Tar Vitriol\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSDS Grey Pine Tar Vitriol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2015\/7855\/files\/Auson-Pine-Tar-Painting-Guide.pdf?v=1705599191\" title=\"Pine Tar Painting Guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePine Tar Painting Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Auson AB","offers":[{"title":"1 L","offer_id":13684113604654,"sku":"60590401","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 L","offer_id":13684113637422,"sku":"60590473","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 L","offer_id":13684113670190,"sku":"60590556","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2015\/7855\/products\/Pine-Tar-Vitriol-3L_6f4e5f4a-4ce3-4e1f-b2a1-0e08d83c740d.jpg?v=1604373327","url":"https:\/\/sagerestoration.com\/en-us\/products\/grey-pine-tar-vitriol","provider":"Sage Restoration","version":"1.0","type":"link"}