BEFORE YOU START

Attention to detail when preparing surfaces to be painted will ensure a better finish and maximize the life of COLORMAKER PAVING PAINT. Any loose or flaking material must be removed and the surface prepared as per instructions below.

• Estimate the surface area to be painted and calculate how much paint you will require, remember it is better to slightly overestimate than to run out of paint before completing your job. (See coverage rates)
• Where a non-slip finish is required add COLORMAKER NON-SLIP ADDITIVE to the paint prior to application of the final coat.
• As a general rule work in small areas (1 to 2 square metres) at a time at the recommended spreading rate. Two coats correctly applied will give better performance and finish than one heavily applied coat.
• Be sure to keep paints and cleaning equipment away from children at all times. Store in a safe dry place. Do not smoke while using solvent based paints.
• The general instructions supplied with this product are adequate for most applications. However if you have any doubts about surface type, preparation or application please contact your stockist, or Colormaker Industries.
• Coverage rate:
  • Approximately 8-10m²/litre 1st coat,depending on surface type, porosity and texture
  • Approximately 12m²/litre 2nd, and subsequent coats

PREPARATION

All surfaces to be painted must be thoroughly cleaned and be free of dirt, dust and grease. Degrease the area with a suitable degreaser to remove any grease and oil contaminants. Remove all loose and flaking paint. Any painted surfaces must be thoroughly abraded with sandpaper until the whole surface appears a uniform matt finish. Any new or smooth concrete should be etched with a solution of one part of commercial 32% Hydrochloric Acid and five parts water. Wear gloves and safety glasses.ALWAYS ADD THE ACID TO THE WATER. Use a plastic container. Apply liberally and agitate with a stiff-bristled broom. Allow fifteen (15 ) minutes for the acid to react with the concrete. Once etching is complete thoroughly rinse off all acid with water and allow to dry. Always wear protective clothing to protect the eyes and skin when using acid. New cement must be allowed to cure for at least six (6) weeks prior to painting with COLORMAKER PAVING PAINT. Smooth steel-trowelled cement MUST be acid etched. Wooden pre-painted floors should be scraped free of loose and flaking paint and abraded with sandpaper prior to painting. New wooden floors should be primed with COLORMAKER PINK WOOD PRIMER prior to painting. Friable/crumbling concrete should be prepared with COLORMAKER SUPER SEAL PRIMER prior to painting. On bare or smooth concrete surfaces one coat of COLORMAKER SUPER SEAL PRIMER 24 hours prior to painting further enhances adhesive qualities of COLORMAKER PAVING PAINT.

STIRRING: Mix contents thoroughly with a broad flat stirrer using a circular, lifting motion prior to applying.

THINNING: Not normally required.

APPLICATION

COLORMAKER PAVING PAINT can be applied by brush, roller or spray equipment.

Brush - Apply liberally with brush and lay off with tip of brush.

Roller - Use a medium nap roller sleeve (12mm nap) for best results.

Spray - Use an 11 thou. tip for best results. Thinning not normally recommended, however if required use Mineral Turpentine in accordance with spraying equipment specifications.

ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DURING USE.

NON- SLIP FINISH: Achieved with the addition of COLORMAKER NON-SLIP GRIT ADDITIVE. Simply add COLORMAKER NON-SLIP ADDITIVE to the Paving Paint at the rate of 60-75 grams per litre while stirring with a flat blade stirrer, prior to the final coat. Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes prior to application.

TOUCH DRY: Under normal drying conditions COLORMAKER PAVING PAINT is touch-dry in 2 hours. COLORMAKER PAVING PAINT may be walked on after 6-8 hours drying.

RE-COAT: Under normal drying conditions recoat COLORMAKER PAVING PAINT after overnight drying.

CLEAN UP: Clean all brushes, rollers and spray equipment (while wet) with Mineral Turpentine.

SAFETY DIRECTIONS: Contains 30-60% White Spirit (flammable).

RISK: Keep out of reach of children. DO NOT SWALLOW. Avoid inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. Wear protective clothing, impervious gloves and safety glasses. Use in a well ventilated area. If risk of inhalation exists use an organic vapour/particulate respirator. Keep containers closed when not in use. Keep away from sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

FIRE: Use foam or dry agent. Avoid breathing products of combustion.

SPILLS: Shut off sources of ignition. Use protective equipment. Absorb with sand or soil. Collect and seal in properly labeled container. Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.

FIRST AID: For advice, contact the Poisons Information Centre (Phone 13 12 66) or a doctor. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Inhaled: Remove from exposure. Eye Contact: Irrigate with water, eyelids held open, for at least 15 minutes. In all cases of eye contamination it is wise to seek medical attention. If Swallowed: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.