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: Brush thoroughly with a wire brush. Remove all dust. Avoid the inhalation of dust by wearing a suitable face mask. The floor should then be sealed with a sealer such as International Concrete Sealer.
New concrete: Newly laid concrete must be allowed to dry for at least one month. Then treat as for bare concrete.
Bare brick or stone: Remove all loose and flaking material by wire brushing. Remove all dust. Avoid the inhalation of dust by wearing a suitable face mask. Seal with International Concrete Sealer.
Bare wood: Sand the surface. If necessary, seal knots with International Knotting Solution.
Previously painted concrete, brick or stone: Brush thoroughly with a wire brush to remove loose or flaking paint. Sand down and wipe clean. Treat any bare surfaces as above.
Previously painted wood: Remove loose or flaking paint, then sand thoroughly and wipe clean. 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
For garage floors, use International Garage Floor Paint and for steps, use International Doorstep Paint.
Not for use over self-levelling compounds, dustproofers and hardeners or on power-floated concrete floors.
Also not suitable for use on ceramic, terracotta or quarry floor tiles, asphalt or vinyl flooring.
