Product Description
FLOETROL® is a balanced acrylic vehicle that makes interior and exterior emulsion and acrylic paints including acrylic wood stains work and level like oil-based paints. Unlike damaging thinners, FLOETROL® will maintain the inherent quality of the paint without affecting its appearance or drying times. When spraying, FLOETROL® allows up to a 20% reduction in pressure without affecting the spray pattern and by lubricating the paint reduces wear and tear on tips; prevents tip clogging in spray guns, as well as piston freeze up in cup guns. Ideal for special effects including acrylic pouring, FLOETROL® gives the time required to create the look wanted.
Properties
- Helps paint flow – Eliminates brush and roller marks.
- Allows paint to adjust to difficult weather conditions, such as extreme hot and cold temperature or high humidity.
- Extends paint’s drying time when creating faux finishing effects.
- Provides a spray-like finish when rolling.
- Reduces tip clogging and avoids piston freeze-up when spraying with a cup gun.
- Extends the life of the spray gun and spray equipment parts.
- Improves spray pattern and assures better coverage.
- Minimises “holidays” when rolling or brushing.
- Reduces roller pressure on surface and avoids build-up of paint on edges of the roller pattern.
- Improves creation of cells for fluid acrylic pouring.
Surface Preparation
- Prepare surface as per instructions on the paint can.
- Remove all loose and flaking material.
- Treat any organic growth with a fungicidal solution or a mix of 1 part water to 1 part chlorine bleach (allow bleach solution to sit for 15 minutes), rinse thoroughly and allow to dry.
- Depending on the severity, seal and block any stains with PRIMALL*.
Application
General directions
- Stir paint thoroughly and apply in normal manner.
- If paint pulls, sets too fast, does not level or flow properly, add FLOETROL® until the paint spreads smoothly, easily and provides sufficient “wet-edge”. Allow the brush, roller, or sprayer to be your guide.
- Shake FLOETROL® container well before use.
- Add FLOETROL® to paint and stir FLOETROL® paint mixture thoroughly.
- Apply FLOETROL® paint mixture in normal manner.
- Add FLOETROL® to the paint following the guidelines below:
Brush or Roller
- Add approximately 7-10% per litre of paint.
- If paint is thick, or in extreme temperatures, more FLOETROL® may gradually be added, up to 15% per litre.
HVPL & Cup Gun sprayer
- Add 5-10% per litre of paint.
- The amount depends on the consistency and flow properties of the paint.
- If paint seems to thicken, add a tablespoon of water per litre of paint to thin.
Airless sprayer
- Add 10% per litre of paint.
Faux finishing
- Add 20-25% per litre of paint.
- Do not add too much conditioner for vertical surfaces as technique may sag or vanish.
Acrylic pouring
- 1 part paint : 1 part FLOETROL®
- 1 part paint : 3 parts FLOETROL®
- 1 part paint : 4 parts FLOETROL®
- Actual mixing ratio depends on the acrylic paint brand used and the final result desired by the artist.
Technical Data
- Vehicle Type: Acrylic
- Solvent Type: Water
- Odour: Odourless
- pH: 8-9
- Specific Gravity: At 20°C (68°F) 1.00 ±0.05
- Viscosity: Fluid
- Solid Content: 12% ±2%
- Appearance: Milky white.
- Flash Point: Not classified as flammable.
- Shelf Life: 1 year minimum in original unopened packaging.
- VOC: Outside the scope of EC Directive 2004-42.
- Application Tools: As per the paint manufacturers guidelines.
- Dilution: Use as is. Do not dilute.
- Coverage: Adding 10% FLOETROL to the paint increases coverage by approximately 20%. Actual coverage will vary depending on application method, type, texture, age and porosity of the surface.
- Clean-up: Soap and water.
- Storage: Keep from freezing and high temperatures. Store in original container and close lid tightly after use.
- Drying Times: As per paint manufacturer’s guidelines.
Restrictions
- Do not use in clear varnishes.
- Do not add FLOETROL® to oil or alkyd-based paints. For these paints use OWATROL® OIL*.
Coverage: | Coverage will vary |
Tools: | Brush, Roller, Airless, HVLP or Cup Gun Sprayer |
Suitable for: | Exterior & Interior use |
Clean up: | Soap & water |
Drying Time: | As per paint manufacturer’s instructions |
Additive for: | Water-based coatings – Emulsion, Acrylic, Vinyls |
Suitable Coatings: | Paint, woodstains, varnishes (not clear) |
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