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EMTECH EM8000cv WB Conversion Varnish

EMTECH® EM8000cv, or Conversion Varnish is a warm, clear, water based, pre-catalyzed varnish formulated for high-end furniture, tabletops, and cabinetry applications that require exceptional surface hardness and water resistance. Our conversion varnish is designed for use in residential/commercial applications like store and restaurant furniture and fixtures, coffee tables, dining tables, countertops, highly utilized bathroom vanities and kitchen cabinets. EM8000 Conversion Varnish has everything you want in a hardwearing, durable 1K wood finish that is also in a non-flammable, ultra-low VOC formula making it safe for your health and the environment.

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$33.00 – $426.00

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EM8000cv: A Pre-Catalyzed WB Conversion Varnish for Exceptional Results

100% Conversion Varnish in a Water Based Formula

EM8000 Conversion Varnish is a cutting edge formulation that utilizes exclusive hybrid emulsion technologies which incorporates oil-modified resins and acrylic copolymers into a pre-catalyzed 1K water based varnish. Our conversion varnish matches the rich color tones and high durability associated with solvent and oil based coatings while remaining an ultra-low VOC and HAPS-Free wood finish. EM8000 Conversion Varnish will absorb UV light and amber slightly with age. Unlike oil-based varnishes, EM8000cv is fast drying, non-flammable, cleans up with soap and water, and makes storage and disposal safe and simple.

The Beauty of Solvent in a Hard and Durable Water Based Wood Finish

EM8000 Conversion Varnish is formulated as a ready to spray, self-sealing wood finish system, or can be used with our EM1000 Universal Sanding Sealer to generate excellent clarity and color definition in your woodworking projects. This conversion varnish can be used in a wide range of residential and commercial applications where a hardwearing, durable finish is desired.  Examples include highly utilized bathroom vanities, kitchen cabinets, high-end furniture, trim, and tabletops. When you need exceptional surface hardness and water resistance, coupled with a warm color tone in a water based wood finish, you can expect EM8000cv to rise to the challenge.

Instructions for Use

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Unit Size

32 Ounces, 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon
Sheen Options

Gloss: 85°+, Semi-Gloss: 65°, Satin: 30°, Flat: 10°

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Excellent Adhesion Capabilities

EM8000 Conversion Varnish features a unique adhesion characteristic that allows it to bond to a wide variety of properly prepared substrates such as wood, plywood, engineered wood substrates, exotic woods, non-ferrous metals, plastics, PVC, stone, masonry, fiberglass, and carbon fiber.

Using our Conversion Varnish over Oil Based Stains

EM8000 Conversion Varnish can be applied over your favorite oil based stain or gel stain. Proper surface preparation for application of our water based conversion varnish over oil based stains or gel stains is as follows:

  • Oil based stains and gel stains need to be thoroughly dried and cured. This varies by manufacturer but is usually 18-24 hours after application of the stain. Please consult with the stain manufacturer for drying times of the product you are using.
  • Lightly wipe the surface of the oil based stain with a mixture of 1:1 water and denatured alcohol.  No scrubbing necessary, just a light wipe to remove any oily residue from the surface. Allow the water/alcohol mixture to fully flash off and dry from the surface.
  • For the best results, your first coat of EM8000 Conversion Varnish should be a light “tack” coat to allow for the best adhesion to the stain and to confirm compatibility.  From there you can proceed as normal with your build coats of our water based topcoat.

Because there are many variations in formulas for products on the market today, we recommend as a standard finishing practice that a sample is made and tested for product compatibility, proper adhesion and bond of topcoat to base substrate.

Using our Conversion Varnish over an Oil Based Polyurethane or a previously applied solvent based finish

EM8000 Conversion Varnish can be applied over oil based polyurethane and most previously applied solvent based coatings. Proper surface preparation for application of our water based conversion varnish over previously applied oil based or solvent based finishes and topcoats is as follows:

  • Newly applied solvent based finishes will need to be thoroughly dry and cured before application of EM8000cv.  Dry times will vary by type of coating and solvent base.  Please consult the manufacturer of the solvent based coating for dry times.
  • Old solvent based finishes will need to be thoroughly cleaned of any contaminants.
  • Scuff sand both new and old finishes with fine, 220G – 320G, sandpaper.
  • Wipe down both new and old finishes with a mixture of 1:1 water and denatured alcohol. Allow the water/alcohol mixture to fully flash off and dry from the surface.
  • Application of our EM8000 Conversion Varnish can proceed as normal.

Because there are many variations in formulas for products on the market today, we recommend as a standard finishing practice that a sample is made and tested for product compatibility, proper adhesion and bond of topcoat to base substrate.

How to Enhance Topcoat Durability

EM8000 Conversion Varnish can be fortified with our CL100 CrossLinker to create a post-catalyzed type conversion varnish. The addition of up to 5% by liquid volume of CL100 will improve the physical durability of our waterborne conversion varnish by tightening the molecular structure of the cured resin. CL100 improves the resistance of the cured film against high pH cleaners, alcohols and slow evaporating household chemicals. View the CL100 CrossLinker TDS to see directions for use and more information.

Instructions for Use and SDS

View Instructions for EM8000cv Conversion Varnish TDS

View EM8100cv Conversion Varnish Gloss SDS
View EM8200cv Conversion Varnish Semi-Gloss SDS
View EM8300cv Conversion Varnish Satin SDS
View EM8400cv Conversion Varnish Flat SDS

Watch a video on how to add CL100 to any of our finishes

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Customer Reviews

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Love this one

Super durable, dries and cure so fast...

I have used it with and without the sanding sealer and shellac sealer. Works great. Levels and dries well. great look and feel.

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Robert Nease
All target products

I have enjoyed using Target coatings for over ten years, and have been more than satisfied with everything I have used. They produce a wonderful finish, and are highly compatible with each other. EM6500, EM8000CV, EM7000HBL, EMC9300, and the toners, as well as EM2000 are the products I have used the most, and I find them to be perfect for my projects.

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Tim Johnson
Easy to work with

Used this on top of the EM1000 sealer that I had added some trans tint dye to to warm up some hard maple desktops and table tops that I was working on. Used a HVLP sprayer, applied three coats over the three coats of sealer. Turned out great.

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Karl Stanford
Nice product!

Easy application with HVLP. I used a 1.3 cap. I'm going to experiment with the next size up, but this did come out nicely. It was a little tougher to spray than the production lacquer, but still laid down a good finish. I used the retarder at about 7-8%, and I think that was a good mix for me.

I will definitely use the product again!

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JC Montroy
Very durable and easy to apply!

I was very hesitant to convert to a water borne varnish. This EM8000CV has exceeded even the oil based products I was using. What a technological success!

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