Mushroom On The Ceiling

The Little Greene — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:06:45 +0000

Nick Knowles knows his paint

Not a symptom of damp rot, the team on DIY SOS yesterday went to town with Little Greene ‘Mushroom’ on the ceiling of this kitchen / lounge / diner. Watch this episode here until 9.5.09

'Mushroom' - a red-neutral that's great for warming up a room

Acrylic Matt Emulsion Product Advice

The Little Greene — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:00:07 +0000

Description

A high opacity acrylic resin based paint for use on interior or exterior surfaces. Dries to a wipeable chalky matt finish with excellent covering power. Being virtually solvent-free it has a very low odour during application. Complies with BS 7719 Type A.

Surfaces

All common internal and external masonry surfaces including old plaster, plasterboard, cement render and suitably primed interior wood and metals surfaces subject to low traffic. Not suitable for radiators.

Pack Sizes	5 litres, 2.5 litres, 1 litre and 250ml

Colour Range	Little Greene and others on request

Spreading Rate	Up to 14 square metres per litre depending on surface profile and porosity. Typically 7-9 square meters per litre on pebbledash.

Drying Rate	Normally touch dry in 1-2 hours. Recoatable in 4 hours.

Environment	Manufactured to BS EN ISO 14001:2004 standards VOC content Minimal (less than 0.2%) Complies with BS5665 part 3 (Toy Paint Regulations) Complies with European Commission VOC Directive 2004/42/CE

Technical Information

Sheen Level	3%

Spraying	(Conventional) Dilute 10% with clean water (Airless) Use 15 – 21 thou tip

Specific Gravity	1.24-1.38

Solids by Volume	34% approximately

Dry film Thickness	25-30 microns per coat on smooth surfaces 30-35 microns on external masonry 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. Powdery exterior surfaces should be brushed down and sealed with a masonry stabilising solution before painting. Surfaces previously treated with oil-based paint should be lightly abraded before painting.

Application

Stir well before use. Ready for use by brush, roller or airless spray. On porous surfaces up to 5% water may be added to assist application. On very porous surfaces e.g. plaster up to 25% water may be necessary. One finishing coat will usually suffice on internal surfaces.

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 or frost 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.

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