Rar Paints

General product information

Ritver Parquet Varnish is a mono component product based on specially suited modified oil Alkyd resin. It is a product used as a general purpose floor varnish with high mechanical resistance and very good abrasion.


Substrates: Wood, wooden floors,
Area of Use: Parquet floors. Indoors only.


Finish:: Glossy, semi glossy with a smooth finish.
Colour:: Clear.
Specific gravity:: .99 /- .005
Solids (% by volume):: 37 to 42  2 (depending on the degree of Gloss)
Diluent :: White spirit.
Flash point:: 38c
Spread Rate:
While the spread rate is directly dependant on the surface profile and also the type of porosity it has, as a thumb rule Ritver Parquet Varnish would cover 5 6 meters per lit depending on the chosen degree of gloss and product thereof.

Drying Time (30 C) : Set to touch: 1 hours.
: Ready for Recoat: app 2 - 3 hours.
Recommended DFT : App 100 - 125 mic/coat.


A good surface preparation and following the method statement / recommended system procedure of Ritver is an ideal recommendation for the application of Ritver Parquet Varnish.

For wood: Achieve a good and clean surface by removing all contaminants by cleaning & drying. Wood may be treated with Ritver wood preservative before application.

Apply one coat of Ritver wood preservative followed by one to two coats of Ritver Parquet Varnish after drying.

Apply two good coats with a spray or a suitable brush / roller and obtain the desired coverage.

Exclusions for successful application include perpetually wet surfaces and also large cavities on wood surfaces.

Adequate ventilation is an ideal situation as it helps in drying and the good application itself. Avoid high humid conditions i..e., 95% when condensation is likely to interfere and also when the surface temperature is at least 3c above dew point.

Application: To be done by conventional roller or spray at 2000 2500 psi for airless spray or 50 60 psi for conventional spray. Nozzle size: 0.015 - 0.018 inches. It is ideal to apply one coat and

One can add 5 - 10% of Ritver General Purpose Thinner for ease of application of brush/roller/or spray viscosity.

Caution: Over diluting would result in sag and run downs.