No paint can compensate for a low quality or poorly prepared substrate. Before you begin painting, the floor surface must always be in a sound condition: clean, dry and free from dirt, grease or other contaminants.
Bare concrete: A brittle surface layer of salt and dust develops when concrete dries which must be removed before painting. To remove, brush thoroughly with a wire brush. The floor should then be sealed with International Concrete Sealer.
New concrete: Allow newly laid concrete to dry for at least 1 month. Then treat as bare concrete.
Bare brick and stone: Remove all loose and flaking material by wire brushing. Dust clean surface. Seal with International Concrete Sealer.
Previously painted concrete, brick and stone: Brush thoroughly with a wire brush to remove loose and flaking paint.
Bare wood: Sand the surface. If required, seal knots with International Knotting Solution.
Previously painted wood: remove loose or flaking paint. Treat areas of bare surface as above.
How to use
Stir well with a broad stirring stick to the bottom of the can. This is essential to ensure an even colour and finish.
Apply two coats using a natural bristle brush or roller suitable for solvent-based paints.
When using more than one tin, mix cans together thoroughly before use to ensure an even colour.
Cleaning
Remove as much paint as possible from brushes before cleaning. for best results use Polycell Brush Cleaner.
Health and safety
Safety, Health and Environment
International is a brand of Imperial Chemical Industries Limited trading as ICI Paints AkzoNobel. It is the policy of AkzoNobel to provide the highest standard of safety, health and environmental advice and information. Safety data sheets are freely available on the website or to users on request.
Ensure good ventilation during application and drying.
Avoid the inhalation of dust. Wear a suitable face mask if dry sanding.
Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960s paint surfaces over wood and metal as they may contain harmful lead.
Trade tip
Not for use over self-levelling compounds, dustproofers and hardeners or on power-floated concrete floors.
Not suitable for use on ceramic, terracotta or quarry tiles, asphalt, vinyl or linoleum flooring.
