Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry and free from dirt, grease and other contaminants.
Bare wood: Sand the surface. If necessary, seal knots with International Knotting Solution.
Previously painted surfaces: Remove any flaking or blistered paint. Sand down and wipe clean.
Uneven or damaged surfaces: Make good with a proprietary filler. Leave putty to dry for at least 2 weeks before overcoating.
Rotten wood: Cut out rotten wood, replace with sound timber, and then treat as bare wood.
Grey weathered wood: Thoroughly sand back to sound timber, then treat as bare wood.
How to use
Stir well with a broad stirring stick to the bottom of the can.
Apply 2 coats using a synthetic brush. Apply liberally and brush well into the surface and end grain. Allow the first coat to dry thoroughly, then sand down lightly with fine grade sandpaper and wipe clean with a dry cloth before applying the second coat.
Cleaning
Remove as much paint as possible from brushes before cleaning with water.
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.
