Owatrol Floetrol, Paint Conditioner To Eliminate Brush And Roller Marks

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*.