Hempel Wood Impreg Oil

Hempel Wood Impreg 02360 is a clear alkyd oil engineered for deep penetration into timber fibres, creating an ideal saturating foundation for marine varnish and paint systems. Designed for interior and exterior wood above the waterline, it provides superior protection for wooden boats and hardwood structures.

Hempel Wood Impreg is an essential first-coat wood saturating oil formulated to stabilise and preserve timber substrates prior to the application of single-component finishes. By deeply penetrating raw wood pores, it seals the surface against moisture absorption while enhancing adhesion for subsequent coats of varnish, primer, or marine paint.

Suitable for both softwoods and hardwoods, this clear alkyd oil is intended for application on wooden boat hulls, decks, spars, joinery, and interior woodwork strictly above the waterline. It is fully compatible with single-component alkyd-based varnishes and paints, and should be thinned exclusively with Hempel Thinners 811 (No 1) when dilution is required.

Ensure the timber surface is completely clean, dry, and free from dirt, grease, or previous coatings. Apply liberally by brush or roller until the wood fibres are fully saturated, wiping away any excess unabsorbed oil before drying. Allow to dry thoroughly—touch dry in six hours at 20°C—before overcoating with the chosen topcoat or varnish system.

Key Features

• Deeply penetrating clear alkyd oil primer
• Saturates timber fibres to create an ideal foundation for paint and varnish
• Designed for wooden boats, hardwoods, and joinery above the waterline
• Suitable for both interior and exterior marine applications
• Provides theoretical coverage of 13m² per litre
• Touch dry in 6 hours at 20°C and 12 hours at 10°C
• Compatible with Hempel Thinners 811 (No 1)
• Prevents moisture ingress and improves topcoat adhesion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hempel Wood Impreg 02360 used for?
It is used as a penetrating first coat on raw wood and hardwood above the waterline to saturate timber fibres before applying varnish or paint systems.

Can Hempel Wood Impreg be used below the waterline?
No, it is strictly formulated for interior and exterior wooden surfaces located above the waterline.

Which thinner should be used with Hempel Wood Impreg?
Use Hempel Thinners 811 (No 1) if thinning is required for application or equipment cleaning.

What is the drying time for Hempel Wood Impreg?
It is touch dry in approximately 6 hours at 20°C and 12 hours at 10°C.

What is the coverage rate?
The theoretical coverage rate is 13m² per litre depending on timber porosity and surface absorption.