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Oil Based Eggshell Product Advice

Description

A traditional semi thixotropic paint for use on interior and exterior surfaces. Dries to a low sheen finish resistant to repeated washing and condensation. Ideal for use in kitchens and bathrooms. Conforms with DEF STAN 80-66.

Surfaces

Suitably primed woodwork and metal. Plaster surfaces already painted or sealed with Universal Primer/Undercoat. Can also be used on radiators.

Pack Sizes 5 litres, 2.5 litres and 1 litre
   
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 3-5 hours. Recoatable after overnight drying.
   
Environment Manufactured to BS EN ISO 14001:2004 standards

VOC content High (29%)

Complies with European Commission VOC Directive 2004/42/CE

Technical Information

Sheen Level 10 – 20%
   
Spraying (Conventional) Dilute 5% with white spirit

(Airless) Use 11 – 17 thou tip

   
Specific Gravity 1.18-1.36
   
Solids by Volume 50% 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 thoroughly 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 water 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 at lower temperatures.

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.

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