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Description
A combined high opacity primer and undercoat for use with Little Greene Eggshell and Gloss paints, both
Acrylic and Oil-based. Based on Zinc Phosphate anti-corrosive pigment and high quality alkyd resin it
provides the ideal surface for decoration of wood or metal.
Surfaces
Softwoods, non-oily hardwood, iron and steel, non-ferrous metals and pretreated galvanised metal. Can
also be used as a sealer on old plaster and cementitious surfaces.
| Pack Sizes | 2.5 litres, 1 litre |
| Colour Range | White and 17 colours to suit the Little Greene Colour Range |
| Spreading Rate | Up to 12 square metres per litre on smooth flat surfaces. Typically 10 square metres per litre on uncoated softwoods. |
| Drying Rate | Normally touch dry in 2-4 hours. Recoatable after overnight drying. |
| Environment | Manufactured to BS EN ISO 14001:2004 standards
VOC content Medium (25%) Complies with European Commission VOC Directive 2004/42/CE |
Technical Information
| Sheen Level | Semi-Matt |
| Spraying | (Conventional) Dilute 5% with white spirit
(Airless) Use 11 – 17 thou tip |
| Specific Gravity | 1.34-1.48 depending on colour |
| Solids by Volume | 53% approximately |
| Dry film Thickness | 40-45 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 well before use. May be applied without thinning by brush, roller or airless spray. For use as a
Wood Primer, thinning 5% with White Spirit is recommended. As a sealer on plaster surfaces thinning
10% with White Spirit may be required. 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 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.