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    WATER-BASED GLOSS

    Technical Information Sheet

    Description Water-based Gloss is a tough, high-opacity multi-surface acrylic gloss paint for use in many interior or exterior applications. It dries to a smooth gloss finish with excellent covering power and adhesion. Recommended for use in kitchens and bathrooms. Compared to conventional gloss paints, it has a much lower odour during application and drying.

    Surfaces Suitably primed woodwork, primed iron and steel surfaces, MDF, aluminium, copper, PVC. Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and for use on radiators.

    Colour Pure White, Vanilla, Linen, Straw, Oatmeal, Pearl, Birch, Cotswold Stone, Blossom, Lilac, Duck Egg, Sky Blue, Sage, Smoke, Dusk, Coral and Terracotta.

    Spreading Rate Up to 14 square metres per litre depending on surface profile and porosity.

    Drying Rate Touch dry in 1 - 2 hours. Recoatable in 4 hours.

    Pack Sizes 2.5 litres and 1 litre

    Tecnical Information
    Sheen Level 75 - 85%
    Specific Gravity 1.03 - 1.30
    Solids by Volume 36% approximately
    Dry Film Thickness 25 - 30 microns per coat on smooth surfaces

    Preparation Surfaces must be clean, dry and free fom loose and flaking material, dirt, grease, etc. Repairs should be carried out proir to painting. Areas contaminated by fungal or algal growth should be treated with a proprietary fungicidal wash or with 25% household bleach before painting. Surfaces previously treated with oil-based paint should be lightly abraded.

    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 my be necessary. Two coats over a suitably primed surface are recommended for maximum protection.

    Clean Up Use clean water

    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.

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