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MELAMINE FINISH – INTERIOR.
166-XXX
DESCRIPTION
Interior 100% acrylic latex paint. Ideal for kitchen and bathroom walls, ceilings and woodworks.
Specially formulated for mildew resistance.
The finish looks like melamine.
INTENDED USES
Interior. Particularly for kitchens and bathrooms.
New or maintenance work: gypsum or fibre wallboards, wood, plaster, masonry.
Walls, woodworks, doors, ceilings.
Also suitable for any other room of the house.
Homes, institutions, schools, hospitals, commercial or public buildings.
ADVANTAGES
Ready for use and easy to apply.
Contains a fungicide: protects against humidity and mildew growth.
Excellent hiding power.
Super washable and scrubbable. Super resistant.
Clean easily as any enamel finish.
Super adherent.
No undercoat required for previously painted surfaces.
Dries rapidly with a minimum of odour.
High viscosity, high opacity.
Soft, smooth, glare-free finish.
Non-yellowing, non-spattering.
Ecological product containing neither lead nor mercury and featuring the Canadian Environmental ECOLOGO as approved
by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA).
SURFACE PREPARATION
PROPER SURFACE PREPARATION IS IMPORTANT ESPECIALLY IN KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS.
The surface must be dry, clean, free from dust, oil, grease, soap, wax, mildew, rust, loose paint, etc.
Wash well with a concentrated solution of trisodium phosphate (T.S.P.) POLYPREP 771-137.
Rinse well with clear water.
Mildew: wash with a household bleach solution. (1:3 household bleach: water)
Glossy surfaces: sand lightly.
New wood: seal knots and sap streaks with transparent shellac POLYPREP 205-112 or white-pigmented POLYPREP 2
(145-022).
Loose paint: scrape and sand. Prime bare spots with recommended primer.
Wax, grease, oil: Clean surfaces with mineral spirits POLYPREP 875-104 or with a concentrated solution of trisodium
phosphate (T.S.P.) POLYPREP 771-137. Rinse well with clear water.
TECHNICAL GUIDE
VISCOSITY: Ready for use. COLOURS: Super white 166-110
Natural white 166-501
Medium base 166-502
Neutral base 166-503
FLASH POINT: Non-flammable. TINTING: White: Can be tinted, maximum 3
ounces of colorant COLORIZER per 3.78
litres.
Natural white and bases: Can be tinted
to SICO 6000 colour system.
GLOSS (60°):
SHEEN (85°):
21 to 31%
40 to 50%
COMPOSITION: Acrylic latex (binder), titanium dioxide,
inert extenders (pigments), water
(volatile matter), surfactant (agents) and
others.
DRYING TIME: 20 to 30 minutes (to touch)
2 to 4 hours (tack free)
6 to 8 hours (recoat)
Varies according to temperature
and relative humidity.
STORAGE: Keep between 4°C (40°F) and 26°C
(80°F) in a safe and well-ventilated
place.
Avoid freezing.
SPREADING RATE: 1 litre covers approx. 10 m ² (110
sq. ft.). Depending on porosity and
texture of the surface.
THINNER: Water.
SIZES: 3.78 litres and 946 mL. APPLICATION
TOOLS:
Brush, roller or spray gun.
Preferably a roller for large surfaces and
a synthetic bristle (nylon/polyes ter)
brush for trim.
SPECIFICATIONS: None. Wash tools in warm soapy water
immediately after use.
RECOMMENDED PRIMER
New or bare wood: apply one coat of alkyd primer SICO SUPREME 720-110 or latex 710-120.
Gypsum boards, dry new plaster, concrete and concrete blocks: apply one coat of latex primer SICO SUPREME 710-120.
Previously painted surfaces in good condition (oil or latex): no primer required.
Plaster and pointing repairs: apply one coat of alkyd primer SICO SUPREME 720-110 or latex 710-120.
Old plaster: apply one coat of alkyd primer SICO SUPREME 720-110.
Ferrous metal: apply one coat of anti-corrosion primer CORROSTOP ULTRA 635-260 or 635-785.
APPLICATION
Ready for use. No thinning required. Stir thoroughly before using.
Application temperature: at least 10°C (50°F). Maximum: 32°C (90°F).
Number of coats: apply two (2) coats for a maximal protection.
Apply generously and evenly. LET DRY THOROUGHLY BETWEEN COATS.
Two finishing coats give better durability and appearance.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: allow to dry 7 days before washing. Soil and most household stains can be removed using a
soft cloth or sponge and a liquid cleaner.
RESTRICTIONS
Do not use on floors.
Not recommended for exterior.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Keep out of reach of children.
Provide adequate ventilation during application and drying.
PAINT DISPOSAL: contact your municipality about proper paint disposal procedure. |