Preparation PLEASE NOTE: Correct preparation is essential. All surfaces must be sound, free of friable materials, free of laitance and prepared in the recommended manner. IMPORTANT: All surfaces must be dry before application and should not exceed a moisture content of 10%, as measured with an approved moisture meter. For more information on surface preparation contact your nearest Paintsmiths store. New work Lightly sand down all plaster surfaces to provide a sound, smooth substrate. Clean down all surface dust, grease and dirt. Scrape off all loose material and cement splashes. Redecoration of previously painted surfaces Prepare surfaces by removing all loose coatings, flaking paint, friable deposits, grease, dirt and cement splashes etc. Sand thoroughly to break surface gloss (whether acrylic coating or enamel paint) to provide a uniform finish. Brush down and wash to remove dust and surface contamination and wipe clean. Rake out all cracks (other than hairline i.e. greater than 0.5mm). Prime inside of cracks and other imperfections with Midas Masonry Primer and fill flush all cracks, holes and ‘mapping’ with Midas Skimfill Interior to match existing surface. Sand lightly and wipe clean. NOTE: Where any fillers have been used to smooth or repair the surface or if other patches including chase marks etc., are present then the area must be spot primed followed by one full coat of Midas Masonry Primer (as per recommended spread rates), followed by one coat of Earthcote Foundation coat, tinted to your chosen colour. If no patches are visible then one full coat of Midas Masonry Primer must still be applied prior to the Earthcote Foundation coat. Application It is recommended that this product be applied by a skilled applicator. PRIMING Apply one coat of Earthcote Foundation coat to prepared surface at a spread rate of ± 6m²/litre. Ensure total coverage of the substrate Important: Allow 4 hours minimum drying time before overcoating with finishing coats. COATING Apply two coats of Earthcote Pandomo with a steel trowel to primed surfaces at a spread rate of ± 2m²/litre per coat in 2 - 4m² areas and immediately smooth and flatten with the steel trowel. Allow first coat to dry for 16 hours (overnight) and then lightly sand with 100 grit sandpaper to remove any high spots befor e applying the second coat. Correctly remove all powder from surface then wipe with a slightly damp cloth. Apply the second coat in the same manner as the first and allow to dry. SEALING For general wall areas: Sand down with a 360 grit water paper and dust off with a slightly damp cloth. Apply 1 coat of Midas Colour Retaining Primer using a Hamiltons 225mm Polypile roller and a Paintsmiths’ 50mm Utility brush (for cutting in) at spread rate of ± 10m² per litre. Allow 4 hours drying time before overcoating. Apply two coats of Earthcote Wall Wax by hand with a lint-free mutton cloth or buffing machine with lambswool pad at spread rate of ±47m² per 2lt tin. Allow 30 minutes drying time between coats of the Earthcote Wall Wax and then proceed with the second coat in the same manner. OR For high traffic areas, counter tops and vanities: Sand down with a 360 grit water paper and dust off with a slightly damp cloth. Apply 1 coat of Midas Colour Retaining Primer using a Hamiltons 225mm Polypile roller and a Hamiltons 50mm Utility brush (for cutting in) at a spread rate of ± 10m² per litre. Allow 4 hours drying time before over coating. Apply two coats of Midas Solvent-based Twin Pack Acrithane using a brush or Hamiltons 225mm Polypile roller at spread rate of ± 10m² per litre, per coat. Allow 8 hours drying time between coats.