Sansin ENS
$23.99 – $864.99
Sansin ENS is a premium, film-forming exterior and interior wood finish that delivers long-lasting protection and beauty. Ideal for siding, logs, windows, doors, and trim, ENS offers exceptional UV resistance, water repellency, and color retention. Available in Gloss, Satin, Low Lustre, and Extra Low Lustre, it adheres well to both bare wood and existing coatings for a rich, durable finish.
Sansin ENS – Premium Exterior & Interior Film Finish
Sansin ENS is a premium, ultra-durable, water-borne film-forming finish designed to protect both wood and previously coated surfaces with exceptional beauty and long-term performance. Whether you’re finishing windows, doors, siding, decks, or log homes, Sansin ENS delivers outstanding resistance to UV degradation, weather exposure, and daily wear while enhancing the natural beauty of wood.
What Makes Sansin ENS Unique?
- Creates a protective, breathable film layer that resists moisture, UV rays, and physical damage.
- Designed for high-performance exterior and select interior use on wood, fiberglass, and composite surfaces.
- Available in multiple sheens: Gloss, Satin, Low Lustre, and Extra Low Lustre.
- Ideal for recoating over existing finishes including SDF, Classic, Dec, alkyds, acrylics, or lacquers (with proper prep).
- Provides a beautiful finish while extending the lifespan of wood substrates in harsh environments.
Key Benefits
- Ultra-durable film-forming protection with excellent color retention and weather resistance.
- Suitable for log homes, siding, doors, windows, decks, trim, and even outdoor furniture.
- Can be used over Sansin basecoats such as SDF, Classic, DEC, or ENS Natural Base.
- Low-VOC, environmentally friendly, water-borne formulation.
- Easy maintenance: recoat without stripping, typically just a light sanding is required.
Application Notes
- Number of Coats: Two-coat system. First coat must be a suitable base like SDF, Classic, DEC, or ENS Natural Base. Second coat is the ENS topcoat.
- Surface Prep: Surfaces must be clean, dry (moisture content below 18%), and free of old film, dust, wax, and contaminants.
- Application Temperature: Between 10°C and 30°C. Avoid application in direct sunlight or when rain is imminent.
- Drying Time: Touch dry in 2–4 hours; recoat in 6–8 hours; full cure in 5–7 days. Protect from moisture for at least 24 hours.
- Application Tools: Apply using brush, sprayer, or roller. Always back-brush to ensure uniform coverage and film build.
Coverage
| Substrate | Coverage Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Smooth Wood Surfaces | 350–450 sq.ft. |
| Textured or Porous Surfaces | 250–300 sq.ft. |
| Maintenance Recoat | 400–500 sq.ft. |
| Typical Average | 300 sq.ft. |
Maintenance Required
- Vertical surfaces: 5–8 years before maintenance is typically needed.
- High-wear areas (doors, decks, railings): 3–5 years between maintenance coats.
- Recoat with ENS or ENS Topcoat. Clean surface and perform light sanding before reapplication—no stripping required.
ENS Compared to Other Sansin Systems
| Feature | Sansin SDF | Sansin ENS | Sansin Classic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Penetrating stain | Film-forming topcoat | Deep-penetrating stain system |
| Sheen Options | Matte | Gloss, Satin, Low Lustre, Extra Low Lustre | Matte to low sheen |
| Best For | Siding, decks, fences | Logs, siding, decks, windows, doors | Log homes, timber frames |
| Application System | 1-coat system (optional second) | 2-coat system (base + topcoat) | 3-coat system (base + 2 topcoats) |
| Finish Behavior | Penetrates into wood | Protective surface film | Penetrates into wood |
| Maintenance | Clean and reapply | Light sanding before recoating | Clean and reapply topcoat |
| Typical Lifespan | 2–6 years | 5–8 years (vertical) | 5–7 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sansin ENS?
Sansin ENS is a water-borne film-forming finish that protects and beautifies wood and coated surfaces. It resists UV, moisture, and wear, making it ideal for log homes, siding, decks, and more.
How many coats are required?
ENS is a two-coat system: first coat is a primer or base (e.g., SDF, Classic, or ENS Natural Base), followed by a second coat of ENS topcoat.
What surfaces can I apply it to?
ENS can be used on logs, siding, decks, trim, windows, doors, outdoor furniture, and fiberglass or composite (with prep).
Is ENS suitable for decks?
Yes, ENS can be used on deck rails and verticals, but not recommended for walking surfaces. For floors, use Sansin DEC or SDF.
Does ENS peel over time?
ENS is a flexible film that resists cracking and peeling. Proper surface prep and maintenance ensure optimal performance.
How long does ENS last?
Typically 5–8 years on vertical surfaces and 3–5 years in high-wear areas like doors or rails.
What sheen options are available?
ENS is available in Gloss, Satin, Low Lustre, and Extra Low Lustre to match your project aesthetic.
Can I apply ENS over old coatings?
Yes, ENS is compatible with most finishes including alkyd, acrylic, and urethane, but prep and adhesion testing are necessary.
What’s the drying time?
Touch dry in 2–4 hours, recoat in 6–8 hours, and fully cured in 5–7 days. Avoid moisture exposure for 24 hours after application.
Is ENS environmentally friendly?
Yes. It’s a low-VOC, water-based product that meets modern environmental safety standards.
Downloads
Rich, translucent hues that define the grain of your wood and reward the eye.
For a Natural look use Dec or Classic. For a Semi-Transparent look use ENS or SDF.
Deep, saturated colors that showcase the exceptional beauty of wood.
For a semi Transparent look use Classic or Dec. For a solid look use ENS.
Powerful, ultra-saturated colors that make your project stand out from the crowd.
For a Semi Transparent look Use Classic, Dec or SDF. For a solid look use ENS.
Beautiful color and texture, paired with exceptional performance, color retention, adhesion and scuff resistance.
These colors are available in SDF and ENS only. Please consult with dealer for ENS solid hide 20 year warranty details and terms and conditions.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Select Size | 5 Gallons ,1 Gallon ,Sample |
| Select Transparency | Exterior Natural ,Exterior Translucent ,Exterior Saturated ,Exterior Ultra-Saturated ,Exterior Solid Hide |
| Select Exterior Color | 03 Driftwood ,04 Weathered Wood ,05 Pine ,06 Raw Sienna ,10 Sahara Mist ,14 Monterey Red ,15 Light Honey ,16 Autumn Gold ,17 Espresso ,19 Suede ,44 Wheat ,45 Camel ,1101 Natural Cedar ,1102 Banff Brown ,1103 Canyon Red ,1104 Roasted Almond ,1105 Harvest Gold ,1107 Golden Wheat ,1110 Champagne ,1108 Crimson ,1109 Copper ,1111 Cocoa ,1112 Java ,1133 Aztec ,1135 Gold Rush ,1132 Sundance ,1131 Golden Gate ,1134 Caliwood ,1130 Calico ,20 Pickled White ,21 Washed White ,22 Parchment ,23 Maple ,24 Butternut ,25 Acorn ,26 Smoke Blue ,27 Onyx ,28 Mushroom ,29 Light Oak ,30 Avocado ,31 Blue Ridge Gray ,34 Teak ,35 Rosewood ,39 Stone Gray ,41 Olive ,42 Dove Gray ,43 Limestone Trail ,47 Brushed Sable ,50 Cape Cod Gray ,51 Silver Gray ,52 Opaque White ,53 Silver Birch ,54 Barn Board ,55 Tan Opaque ,56 Oxford Opaque ,57 Mahogany ,58 Mocha ,60 Garnet ,61 Heritage Blue ,62 Baltic Blue ,63 Kelp ,64 Sage Green ,65 Mushroom Opaque ,66 Moss Green ,67 Chesapeake ,68 Hunter Green ,69 Forest Green ,70 Walnut ,71 Slate Blue ,73 Red Oak ,74 Ocean Bay Blue ,75 Atlantic Blue ,95 Harbor Fog ,99 Starry Night ,101 Galaxy Blue ,103 Little Boy Blue ,105 Burnt Ochre ,59 Burgundy ,76 Blue Jay ,77 Indigo Blue ,78 Colonial Yellow ,86 Deep Orange ,87 Primary Red ,88 Muskoka Red ,89 Yellow Ochre ,90 Primary Yellow ,92 Heritage Red ,93 Federal Blue ,94 Hibiscus ,113 Grinch Green ,114 Purple Rain ,115 Orange Tabby ,116 Pea Soup ,117 Mulligan Green ,118 Cinnabar ,119 Lipstick Pink ,120 Forever 021 ,104 Kenya ,106 Winter Wheat ,1113 Fairview Taupe ,1114 Sable ,1115 Commercial Brown ,1116 Chestnut Brown ,1117 Black ,1118 Fern Green ,1119 Pebble ,1121 Storm ,1122 Creekside Green ,1123 Cashmere ,1124 Canyon Clay ,1125 Sandstone ,1126 Snow White ,1127 Dover Gray ,1128 Celtic Blue ,1129 Ferndale Green ,1150 Peaches and Cream ,1151 Lemon Whip ,1152 Marram White ,1153 Toasted Coconut ,1154 Desert Sand ,1155 Blue Bath ,1156 Blue Bayou ,1157 Foxglove ,1158 Carbon Gray ,1159 Denim ,1160 Lavender Mist ,1161 Sandblast ,1162 Harvest Wheat ,1163 Madison Avenue ,1164 Honey Pot ,1165 Nutmeg ,1166 Grenada Brown ,1167 Khaki ,1168 Cappuccino ,1169 Beech ,1170 Hemlock ,1171 Red Wagon ,1172 Burnt Toffee ,1173 Cranberry Fields ,1174 Milk Chocolate ,96 Teddy Bear ,97 Labrador Brown ,98 Army Green ,100 Pewter Gray ,102 Spinnaker Gray ,107 Black Knight ,108 Wenge Brown ,109 Midnight Special ,110 Barista ,111 PUTTY ,112 Gandolph Gray ,1120 Alexandria Bridge |
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