Sandtex Trade – Eggshell X-tra – White – 1L
Sandtex Trade – Eggshell X-tra is a high performance, solvent based, eggshell finish, which has been specially formulated to provide long lasting protection for exterior joinery and suitably primed metal.
It is possible to add a light colour to the white Eggshell X-tra.
Preparation:
All new metals:
Lightly abrade to a bright (not polished) surface – excluding galvanised surfaces.
Wash with hot water and Sugar Soap to remove oil, grease or any other contaminants.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water, allow the surface to dry, then prime.
New Wood Surfaces :
Surfaces must be sound, clean, suitably dry and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied.
Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper and round sharp edges to a 1-3mm radius, remove all dust.
Timber with oils or extractives must be swabbed with clean methylated spirits, frequently changing the face of the cloth.
Seal any knots.
Fill any fixing holes, cracks and shallow surface defects with a filler.
Apply the primer undercoat.
Previously Decorated Wood:
Surfaces must be sound, clean, suitably dry and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied.
Remove all loose, failing or suspect paint, also remove grey and denatured surfaces by rubbing down with abrasive paper and feather edges of sound paint.
Remove all dust, and any defective putty glazing.
Clean and prime rebates, also replacement putties must be allowed to form a hard skin before being painted.
Seal any knots.
Fill any fixing holes, cracks and shallow surface defects with a filler.
Wash remaining sound paint with hot water and a liquid detergent solution to remove any contaminants.
Wet abrade to provide a key, rinse with clean water to remove all residues and allow to dry.
Application:
Stir well before and during use.
Apply using good quality tools – a synthetic or bristle brush or a short/medium pile roller and maintain a wet edge.
Coverage:
12-15m² per litre depending on the surface texture.
Weather conditions:
Don’t apply when air or substrate temperatures are likely to fall below 8ºC.
Avoid painting when the relative humidity is above 80% during application or drying period.
Drying Time:
In good conditions, touch dry after six hours and recoatable after sixteen – twenty-four hours.
Previous coat must be fully dry before another application.
Cleaning:
Return surplus material to container.
Wash tools and equipment with White Spirit immediately after use.
Storage:
Store upright and secure.
Store in secure dry conditions inaccessible to children or animals.
Containers should be kept closed during storage.
Don’t store below 5ºC or above 40ºC.
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