Product description
A good quality water-borne Interior Wall Putty based on Acrylic Copolymer blended with carefully selected pigments and extenders; formulated to match the speed of modern building construction in the Architectural Industry.
Special features
Ready for use; no mixing required on site. Easy to sand and provides a smooth surface / finish. Dries to form a surface tolerant and compatible with substrates with all types of conventional paints. Does not shrink or crack. Non-toxic & non-flammable. Very good hiding power; providing a sound and absorbtive coat. Can also be used as grain filler for wood board.
Where to use
As an Interior levelling and putty material over a variety of new and old substrates i.e., Concrete structure Fairface concrete Gypsum Boards/Plaster boards
Product data
FINISH : MATT COLOUR : White to off-white VOLUME SOLID : 46% PRODUCT WEIGHT : 1.6 1.8 --kg/ltr. REC. FILM THICKNESS : Up to 400 microns per application THEO. COVERAGE : approx. 2.0 m2/kg. depending upon applied thickness Practical coverage primarily depends upon nature/degree of surface porosity, method of application and site conditions. FLASH POINT : Non-flammable (water-borne product)
Drying times
SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE | TOUCH DRY | HARD DRY | OVERCOATING INTERVALS MINIMUM * | MAXIMUM 10 (50 °F) | 1 hour | 12 hrs. | 10 hrs. | IND. 25 (77 °F) | 45 min. | 8 hrs. | 6 hrs. | IND. 40 (104 °F) | 30 min. | 4 hrs. | 4 hrs. | IND.
Important restrictions
* Allow 6 hours before applying water based paints. * If oil solvent based paints to be used extend the overcoating time to 24 hrs.
Surface preparation
All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from dust, oil, grease, mould, mildew or loosely adhering materials . . . etc.
Application details
USAGE: Intended for two or three coat applications over suitably sealed/primed surfaces (Internally).
Mixing and thinning
Material is ready for use; no thinning is required. METHOD OF APPLICATION: GTC Acrylic Putty can be applied by hand trowel, putty knife and steel scraper.
Important restrictions
Apply the putty material in successive thin layers. Sanding is to be carried between layers after a minimum of 5 - 6 hrs. to achieve perfect smoothness and adhesion. Do not exceed Recommended Film Thickness as this will result in poor adhesion, cracking and weakening of the applied painting system. It is recommended to remove old paint layers before application of GTC Acrylic Putty. (Glossy surfaces should be roughened until gloss fades away).
Cleaning tools
For cleaning tools and equipments use fresh water only.
Application conditions
At a temperature ranging 5 C (41°F) to 40 C (104 °F) . Relative humidity is below 75%.
Storage and handling
Product must be stored as per local regulations and should be kept in dry well ventilated location far from heat and direct sunlight. Can should be tightly closed after use. Mix well before use. Storage temperature range between 5 C (41°F) to 40 C (104 °F).
Standards and approvals
GTC Acrylic Putty is formulated to Kuwait Standard Specification K.S.S. No. 850/1996 and has been passed as suitable for usage as a wall putty in Kuwait by the Government Laboratories and Testing Stations.
Safety precautions
The following notes should be considered when using/applying material:- (a) Take precautions to prevent material entering the eyes (goggles should be worn, irrigate the eyes with water when become contaminated and obtain medical care at one). (b) Take precautions to avoid skin contact (gloves should be worn, barrier cream should be used). (c) Ensure that repeated contact of paint with skin is avoided. (d) Provide adequate ventilation. (Face masks must be worn). (e) Keep away from sparks and open flames (for solvent-based materials).
Pack sizes
• 1 Kg Plastic Tins • 5 kg Gallons • 25 kg Drum/Nylon Bag.