FAQS
INTERNAL TIMBER TREATMENT — OPTIONAL
This treatment is highly recommended for and by COMMERCIAL CLIENTS. This lacquer
treatment will stop sweat being absorbed into the internal timber so your sauna will
remain AS NEW in appearance and cut down on maintenance. Towels should still be
used on the bench.
RECOMMENDED TIMBER TREATEMENT PRODUCT: CABOTHANE — water based and non toxic
https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabot-s-1l-satin-cabothane-water-based-polyurethane-varnish_p1522384
MAIN INTERNAL AREAS that require the timber treatment: heater cover timber edges; bench
seat/sandtheoor,includingtheoorgrate.Thewallscanalsobegivenatreatmentif
desired. It is easier to take the covers and seat out of the sauna to do the timber treatment if
you have space available.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Taketheheatercoversoffrst.Startwiththeheatercoverjustinsidethesaunaonthe
left, then the back, then the right side. Then any small heater covers on the lower wall/s
and any heater covers at the front wall.
2. Remove the bench seat/s. You will need another person to assist.
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN TAKING THE SEAT OUT NOT TO HIT OR DAMAGE THE HEATERS OR SMALL
LED LIGHT ARRAY (THE NIR’S) ON THE WALLS.
3. Lifttheoorgrateout.
4. Vacuum or wipe with a dry cloth all the dust off the timber.
5. Place any of the timber to be treated on an outdoor table or between a couple of old
chairs to have it raised off the ground. Also use a drop sheet underneath to catch any drips.
6. Ifthesaunaisnotnewandtheoor,seat,heatercovershavemarksonthem—youwill
need to lightly sand them with 240 grit sandpaper and a sanding block before applying
the timber treatment.
7. Cabothane is milk in colour and will need to be stirred (NOT SHAKEN) to get all the lumps
out of it. Pour some of the stirred Cabothane into a large saucer or plate and use a brush
applicator to apply it.
8. This product dries very quickly after application and can be reapplied after about 25 -30
minutes or when it’s dry to touch. 2 coats are recommended.
Our installers have laid out these instructions as they found it the best and easiest way:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/shur-line-handi-painter_p1670161
https://www.bunnings.com.au/shur-line-mini-pad-specialty-applicator-with-tray_p1666154
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