WHAT IS THE LIFELINE ULTRA-2 SYSTEM?
Lifeline Ultra-2 followed by a clear topcoat of Lifeline
Advance Gloss or Satin combine to form the most durable acrylic log finish
currently available from LogCareSolutions.com. The Lifeline Ultra 2 System forms
a flexible coating that expands and contracts to accommodate the seasonal expansion
and contraction of wood.
Lifeline Ultra 2 uses a two coat color application to help ensure consistent
color on your walls. Lifeline Ultra-2's high performance polymers encase
the wood fibers to protect your wood where the protection is needed.
A protective clear coat of Lifeline Advance Gloss or Satin adds depth and clarity
to the wood grain. The smooth surface of the clear coat repels dirt and dust,
and makes walls easier to clean when cleaning becomes necessary. The acrylic
resin and updated additives in Lifeline Advance, add water repellency and additional
mildew inhibitors to your exterior finish system. Lifeline Advance also
makes your exterior walls resistant to unsightly dust and dirt. When it is time
to clean, Lifeline Advance makes your walls easier to clean, especially when
using Log Wash cleaner for an annual cleaning.
Like all Lifeline finishes, Lifeline Ultra-2 and Lifeline Advance are waterborne,
environmentally friendly and easy to clean up with soap and water. The Lifeline
Ultra-2 System breathes to allow moisture within logs to evaporate, while controlling
the evaporation rate to reduce checking.
The Lifeline Ultra 2 Exterior Finish System is greater
than the sum of its individual components. This is because the formulations
of the two components are significantly different. Each component is formulated
to perform separate but complementary functions to produce the most durable
finish in the log finishing market.
WHAT ARE THE MAJOR ADVANTAGES TO THE LIFELINE ULTRA-2 SYSTEM?
- Environmentally
friendly water-based stain.
- Breathable
finish.
- A mechanical
resistance to biological growth.
- Superior
color retention.
- Unsurpassed
durability.
- Ease of application.
- Water repellency.
- Longevity.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY
TO APPLY LIFELINE ULTRA- 2 AND ADVANCE?
Lifeline Ultra-2
and Advance are best applied with an airless sprayer. They can also be applied
with a bristle brush. In all cases after initial application they should be
thoroughly back brushed. The products must be applied when temperatures
are between 40 degrees and 90 degrees. Lifeline Ultra-2 and Lifeline Advance
should not be applied in direct sun. A wet edge should be maintained to avoid
lap marks. Lifeline Ultra-2 should be stirred every fifteen minutes during
application to insure uniform color. Lifeline Ultra-2 and Lifeline Advance will
dry in about an hour but takes 3 days to fully cure.
WHAT SURFACE PREPARATION
IS REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING LIFELINE ULTRA-2?
The log surface
should be clean and dry and free of mold and mildew. Steel wool should
never be used in the surface preparation procedures as it can leave rust spots
from reacting to the water based finish.
WHAT COVERAGE
DO LIFELINE ULTRA-2 AND LIFELINE ADVANCE PROVIDE?
The first
coat of Lifeline Ultra-2 will provide coverage of 350-450 SF per gallon. The
second coat of Lifeline Ultra will provide coverage of 600 to 800 SF per Gallon.
The first coat of Lifeline Advance Gloss and Satin will provide coverage at
the rate of 600 -800 SF per gallon and subsequent coats will have coverage at
the rate of 1000SF per gallon.
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN
THE LIFELINE ULTRA-2 EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEM?
The initial application
of the Lifeline Ultra-2 Exterior Finish System requires two coats of Lifeline
Ultra-2 followed by one or two coats of Lifeline Advance Satin or Gloss.
After these applications your exterior should require little or no maintenance
other than cleaning for a period of 3-5 years.
Cleaning your
exterior walls is an important step in maintaining the appearance and condition
of your finish. Exterior surfaces of your home are an ideal settling ground
for dust, pollen, and other airborne contaminants which dull the surface and
provide food for the growth of mold and mildew. LogCareSolutions.com recommends
that you wash the exterior of your log home annually with Log Wash.
HOW IS LIFELINE ULTRA
AND LIFELINE ADVANCE SHIPPED?
Lifeline
Ultra 2 and Lifeline Advance are shipped in D.O.T.-approved five gallon plastic
buckets that are packaged in strong corrugated cartons. 99% of all our orders
are shipped within 24 hours of order receipt. All shipments are sent via UPS
Ground.
