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First Choice Universal Undercoat

First Choice Universal Undercoat

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First Choice Universal Undercoat is an economical general purpose alkyd based white undercoat with excellent flow, levelling and brushing properties.

USES :

First Choice Universal Undercoat provides a sound key between the primer coat and subsequent finishing with decorative enamels and acrylics. It can also be used for interior and exterior purposes on a wide range of primed substrates.

SPECIFICATION OR RECOMMENDED PAINT SYSTEM :

1. When used as an undercoat: Ensure that the surface is clean, dry and free from dust and all foreign matter. Apply one coat of First Choice Universal Undercoat. Allow to dry for 12-16 hours.

2. When used as an intermediate coat: The surface to be coated must be lightly sanded to form a key. Apply one coat of First Choice Universal Undercoat. Allow to dry for 12-16 hours.

PROPERTIES :

APPLICATION: Brush, Roller and Spray*

CLEANING SOLVENT: Mineral Turpentine

THINNING SOLVENT: Mineral Turpentine

SPREADING RATE: 6-7 m² per litre

DRYING TIMES:

  • SURFACE DRY 3-4 hours
  • HARD DRY : 12-16 hours
  • OVERCOATING : overnight

PACK SIZE: 1L, 5L, 20L (200L on request)

COLOUR RANGE: White only

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: +1,2 kg per litre

VISCOSITY: 75-80 KU

FLASH POINT: >35°C

FINISH: Matt

GENERAL INFORMATION :

*For spray application, contact our Technical Department.

  • This product may only be over coated with conventional single pack decorative enamels and acrylics.
  • It is impor­tant that this product be thoroughly mixed with a flat paddle before use. It is impor­tant that this product be thoroughly mixed with a flat paddle before use

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