System

Polyurethane Surface Sealer

The finishing step — seal your plaster surface against water, stains and daily wear.

Coverage 8 m² per litre
Cure Time Touch-dry in 2 h
Skill Level No experience needed
Polyurethane Sealer

Specifications, explained

The numbers that decide how a cast behaves — and what to watch for at each step.

Product & coverage

Base Water-based polyurethane
Low odour, no solvent smell; rinse tools with water before the film dries.
Coverage About 1.5 m² per 500 ml, three coats
Roughly 3 m² per litre of finish; a single very thin coat spreads far further (about 8 m²/L).
Pack sizes 500 ml bottle · 1 L refill
Two bottles cover most DIY runs; the refill is cheaper per square metre.
What it protects Interior gypsum casts, decorative and daily-use pieces
It hardens the surface — it does not make gypsum waterproof or food-safe.

Timing & application

Touch dry 30 minutes
Dust and hair stick to a tacky coat, so work somewhere clean.
Application Dip the piece for 20–30 s, then air-dry
One dipped coat cures into a glossy protective layer.
Full cure 24 hours
Do not wet or load the piece until the film has cured through.
Before the first coat P2500 (2000-grit) sand, then remove all dust
Sealer locks powder into the surface — wipe until a white cloth stays clean.

Use & care

Water test A drop should bead, not soak in
If it darkens and disappears, the film is worn and needs another thin coat.
Cleaning Damp cloth, mild soap
Abrasive cleaners dull the film faster than they clean it.
Refresh Re-coat when beading stops — about yearly for daily use
Recoating thin costs far less than repairing a stained surface.
Storage Sealed, 5–30 °C, protected from frost
Frost ruins water-based PU; bring the bottle back to room temperature before use.

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