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Wood Finishes

Lifeline Prelude Clear Interior and Exterior Log Primer

Clear Primer/Sealer

One coat of Lifeline Prelude Clear Wood Primer fills the pores of the wood and provides a surface that enables you to obtain a more uniform finish color over the entire home. Prelude is ideal for both interior and exterior wood surfaces.

Prelude Clear Wood Primer also contains UV Boost for added UV protection. Prelude is a primer and should never be used as a final finish.

For use exclusively with Lifeline wood finishes.

Lifeline Prelude Available Sizes

Lifeline Prelude comes in 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon pails to easily complete any project. Samples are available.

Product Information

Features

  • Contains UV Boost
  • Enhances Wood Grain
  • Ideal for porous wood surfaces
  • Not to be used with Deck Defense

Application Temperature

40° to 90°F

Application Methods

  • Airless sprayer
  • Brush

Surface Preparation

  • Clean and dry
  • Free of mold and mildew
  • Never use steel wool

Special Instructions

  • Back-brushing required
  • Stir container every 15-20 minutes
  • Maintain a wet edge to avoid lap marks
  • Avoid applying in direct sun

Shelf Life

3 Years

Frequency

One time surface sealer

Drying Time

  • Dry to the touch in 1 hour
  • Cures within 72 hours

Coverage Rate

  • 200-400 square feet / gallon

Frequently Asked Questions

Lifeline FAQ

Do Lifeline finishes need a clear topcoat?

Yes. For all Lifeline exterior finishes we recommend Advance topcoat in either satin or gloss finish. Lifeline interior finishes we recommend Acrylic or PCS Clear Shield.

Do your finishes offer UV protection?

Yes. Ultra-7 and Ultra-2 finishes have UV Boost premixed. UV Boost is available to add to other Lifeline finishes.

Do I need to stain first before chinking?

It depends on the project. We recommend applying finish first, then chink. Read our article here for more info.

We’ve used the Perma-Chink Lifeline Exterior on a large rough cut cedar siding home. It has looked so beautiful and lasted so long that other contractors have asked what we used because they haven’t found anything that performs as well. We have also used the interior products with the same wonderful results.

–Jane

I have a cabin in Washington State where I used your Lifeline Exterior finish on. The Stain is very easy to use and still looks like I just put it on yesterday, and it’s been on my home for over 7 years. Thanks for making such a durable & long lasting finish.

–Kurt

Was looking for a spot to share my results of your product and wanted to express my satisfaction!! 100% Satisfied Customer!! Thank you Perma-Chink for bringing my Cabin back to life.

–Anjannette

Absolutely love Perma-chink products. We are doing our entire interior with Perma-chink Lifeline, Acrylic, and Sure Shine products and results are outstanding.

–Dave

A coat of Prelude Sealer made my uneven pine logs look balanced and consistent. It also made the Ultra 7 much easier to apply. I’m very happy with these products.

–Susan

Thanks to Perma-Chink for showing me that moisture comes into the logs on the end. So I used their Log End Seal to prevent moisture from seeping into my logs. It works great.

–Karl
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