How to use your Matt Emulsion Touch Up Paint
Paintsmiths Matt Emulsions Touch Up Paint is a high quality, high opacity water based paint. It gives excellent coverage with a high quality matt finish. Our Matt Emulsion has a smooth flow for easy application. It is suitable for all normal interior wall, ceiling and wood surfaces.
General Advice for using Paintsmiths Matt Emulsion Touch Up Paint
Ensure the following to achieve the best results:
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Do not apply on surfaces that emit heat, such as radiators.
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Ensure that surfaces to be painted are sound, clean and dry.
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As with other water-based paints, do not apply at temperatures below 8ºC (as recommended by British Standard BS 6150).
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Step 1: Shake the Container Thoroughly
Shake the bottle for at least 60 seconds to thoroughly combine the paint. It is normal to see some splitting of the product if it has been sat for some time. A vigorous shake will re-emulsify the paint. Test the paint on a small and discreet area of the surface to be painted to check the colour match. Let it dry for about 10 minutes to see how it appears once dried.
Step 2: Surface Preparation
Any surface defects should be filled with an appropriate filler product for walls or wood. Clean the area where you will be applying the touch up paint to ensure that no dust, dirt, loose paint or grease remains. Rinse with clean water and allow to dry.
Step 3: Paint Application
Using the brush tip, apply thin layers of paint to the damaged area, ensuring smooth and even strokes. Be careful not to apply too much paint at once to avoid clumps. Multiple thin layer work much better than one thick layer. The normal finishing process is 2 coats of Matt Emulsion Touch Up Paint, but on previously painted surfaces in good condition, 1 coat may be sufficient.
Step 4: Drying Time and Additional Coats
Drying time is crucial for achieving a smooth, professional finish. After the first coat, let the paint dry for at least 60 minutes. If a second coat is necessary to achieve full coverage, wait for the first coat to fully dry before applying another. Ambient temperature can significantly affect drying time, and therefore during colder periods, the paint can take up to 4 hours to dry.
IMPORTANT - Safety Notice
Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national or international regulations.
Contains C(M)IT/MIT(3:1) and 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
Do not swallow the product.