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Posted by The Little Greene
Description
A traditional oil-based paint for use on interior and sheltered exterior surfaces. Dries to a matt finish resistant to repeated washing and condensation.
Surfaces
Woodwork and metal primed with Universal Primer/Undercoat. Plaster surfaces already painted or sealed with Universal Primer/Undercoat. Can also be used on radiators.
| Pack Sizes | 2.5 litres |
| Colour Range | Little Greene and others on request. |
| Spreading Rate | Up to 16 square metres per litre depending on surface profile and porosity. |
| Drying Rate | Normally touch dry in 2-3 hours. Recoatable after overnight drying. |
| Environment | Manufactured to BS EN ISO 14001:2004 standards
VOC content: Medium (less than 24%) Complies with European Commission VOC Directive 2004/42/CE |
Technical Information
| Sheen Level | 3% |
| Spraying | ((Conventional) Dilute 5% with white spirit
(Airless) Use 11 – 17 thou tip |
| Specific Gravity | 1.48-1.60 depending on colour |
| Solids by Volume | 55% approximately |
| Dry film Thickness | 30-35 microns per coat on smooth, sealed surfaces |
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 lightly abraded before painting.
Application
Stir any surface liquid back into the paint before use. May be applied without thinning by brush, roller or airless spray. Apply 1 or 2 coats as required.
Clean up
Equipment should be cleaned with white spirit immediately after use.
Precautions
Always read the can label before use. Ensure maximum ventilation during application and drying. Do not apply below 5°C. Drying will be slower below 10°C.
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.