Description
| Waterborne acrylate paint conforming to EU’s EN 71-3 toy safety standards and can be safely used on children’s toys. It is for interior use on new and previously painted wooden and metal surfaces, e.g. doors, skirting, window frames, cabinets, furniture, etc. Its VOC emissions are very low compared to oil-based products, and so premises will be ready for occupation immediately after painting. It is long lasting and non-yellowing. | |
| Country of Origin: | Finland |
| Base paints: | ’A’ and ‘C’ paints. ‘A’ paint is white in colour and can be applied directly or upon being tinted, ‘C’ paint cannot be applied directly and must be tinted before use. |
| Chemical resistance: | Resists cleaning chemicals and weak solvents. |
| Colour Range: | Tikkurila Symphony Colour Card |
| Coverage: | 4-6 m2 x 2 coats / Litre. This information is only intended as a guide. Actual spreading rate will depend upon texture, porosity and hardness of the wood. |
| Thinner: | Water |
| Thinning: | Thin with up to 10% of water if necessary. |
| Application Details: | |
| Application method: | Brush, sponge or spray. |
| Application conditions: | The surface to be painted must be dry, the temperature of the air at least +8°C, and the relative humidity of the air below 80%. Lower temperature (approx. +15°C) and higher humidity (50-70 % RH) will make the open-time of the paint longer and the work easier. |
| Priming: |
Unpainted surfaces: Remove all dirt and dust carefully to obtain good adhesion. Prime new wood and wood fibre board surfaces with Helmi Primer. Prime metal surfaces with an anti-erosion metal primer. Prime absorbent surfaces first with a primer thinned with 5-10%, and sand. Prime surface after that with an unthinned primer. Previously painted surfaces: Wash down previously painted surfaces with a suitable cleaning agent and rinse carefully with water. Remove loose, flaking paint with a scraper and sand hard, glossy and industrially painted surfaces matt. Remove sanding dust. Fill holes and cracks with a furniture putty and sand the filled parts. Prime wooden surfaces with Helmi Primer primer, and metal surfaces with a metal primer. |
| Painting: | Stir the paint thoroughly down to the bottom and thin with water, if necessary. Apply by brush, roller or spray 1-2 times. Apply on large surfaces first with a roller and level with a brush. Multi-branched synthetic brushes are best suited for the work. |
| Drying time at 23°C and 50% relative air humidity |
Dust dry after approx. 1 hour. Recoatable with Helmi primer approximately after 2 hours. Recoatable with Helmi Furniture Paint approximately after 5 hours. |
| Maintenance instructions |
Cleaning earliest approx. 1 month after painting. The surfaces are cleaned with a soft brush, damp cleaning cloth or sponge and neutral (pH 6-8) dish washing solution. Very dirty surfaces can be cleaned with a slightly alkaline (pH 8-10) washing detergent using e.g. a cleaning cloth or sponge. Rinse the surface carefully. The product achieves its final hardness and durability after one month under normal conditions, therefore the surfaces must be handled with care during initial couple of weeks. If the surfaces need to be cleaned soon after finishing, clean them lightly with a soft brush or damp cleaning cloth. |
| Environmental and waste disposal | Empty tins should be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Liquid waste should be destroyed according to the local regulations. |
| Shelf Life | 3 years with the cap still intact. The expiry date is marked on the tin. |
| The above information is not intended to be exhaustive or complete. The information is based on laboratory tests and practical experience, and it is given to the best of our knowledge. The quality of the product is ensured by Tikkurila’s operational system, based on the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. As manufacturer Tikkurila cannot control the conditions under which the product is being used or the many factors that have an effect on the use and application of the product. Tikkurila disclaims liability for any damages caused by using the product against our instructions or for inappropriate purposes. Tikkurila reserves the right to change the given information unilaterally without notice. | |
