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Description
A high quality pure acrylic primer and undercoat for use with Little Greene Eggshell and Gloss paints. Dries to a smooth semi-matt finish with good opacity and flow and has very low odour during application and drying. It can be used internally and externally providing a vapour permeable film with good adhesion.
Surfaces
Internal
As a primer for plaster, softwood, hardboard, plywood and non-oily hardwoods. Unsuitable for fresh plaster, lime plaster and metals. Can be used as an undercoat on previously painted surfaces including radiators.
External
Suitable as a primer/sealer for cementitious surfaces. Not recommended for lime render or metallic surfaces. Can be used as an undercoat on previously painted wood and metals.
| Pack Sizes | 2.5 litres, 1 litre |
| Colour Range | White and 17 colours to suit the Little Greene Colour Range |
| Spreading Rate | Up to 14 square metres per litre on smooth flat surfaces. Typically 12 square metres per litre on uncoated softwoods. |
| Drying Rate | Normally touch dry in 1-2 hours. Recoatable after 4 hours. |
| Environment | Manufactured to BS EN ISO 14001:2004 standards VOC content Low (25%) Complies with European Commission VOC Directive 2004/42/CE |
Technical Information
| Matt | 3% |
| Spraying | (Conventional) Dilute 5% with clean water (Airless) Use 13 – 17 thou tip |
| Specific Gravity | 1.22-1.37 depending on colour |
| Solids by Volume | 35% approximately |
| Dry film Thickness | 25-30 microns per coat on smooth, sealed surfaces/td> |
Preparation
Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from loose and flaking material, dirt, grease etc. Repairs should be carried out prior to painting. Areas contaminated with fungal or algal growth should be treated with a proprietary fungicidal wash or with 25% household bleach before painting. Surfaces previously treated with gloss paint should be thoroughly abraded before painting.
Application
Stir well before use. May be applied without thinning by brush, roller or airless spray. For use as a Wood Primer, thinning 5% with water is recommended with light rubbing down between coats if the surface is slightly rough. As a sealer on plaster surfaces thinning up to 25% with water will be required. On surfaces previously painted with Matt Emulsion, 15% thinning is recommended. Apply 1 or 2 coats as required. To obtain good flow, apply generously but avoiding runs and sags.
Clean up
Equipment should be cleaned with water immediately after use.
Precautions
Always read the can label before use. Do not apply to surfaces below 5°C or if there is a risk of heavy rain during application or drying.
Disclaimer
All the information submitted on this sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge and experience. The Little Greene Paint Company reserves the right to modify data and systems sheets and procedures with reference to usage and application without further notice. The information supplied does not absolve users from responsibility to carry out their own tests and experiments, nor does it imply any legally binding assurance of certain properties or suitability for any specific purposes. Conditions of application and service may be beyond our control, so no liability whatsoever can be accepted on the basis of the information supplied herein.