Surfex Rain Shield Exterior Emulsion Paint

Surface preparation

• Newly plastered wall must be allowed to cure for minimum 3 months before painting.
• The surface must be free from dirt, dust and grease
• Remove all loose flaked coatings/particles or powder residue by thorough brushing and scrapping followed by water jetting, if required.
• Ensure removal of fungus and algae growth with suitable biocide treatment.
• Ensure that walls are completely dry before painting.
• Ensure that all water leakages and seepages are stopped completely before painting.
• Undulation to be rectified. Holes, dents and cracks are to be filled with exterior putty or sand mortar that is a mixture of White Cement & fine sand in the ratio of 1:3.

Priming

A base coat of Surfa Acrylic Exterior Cement Primer (WB) is mandatory to prevent failure of a paint film.

Application

• On well cured, dried and cleaned plastered walls, apply one coat of Surfa Acrylic Exterior Cement Primer (Water Based) diluting 1 litre of primer with 500ml of clean potable water and allow drying for 5-6 hrs.
• Apply two coats of Surfex Rain Shield-diluting 1 litre of paint with 400ml of clean potable water. Allow a minimum interval of 5-6 hrs between coats. On horizontal surfaces like tops of parapets and awnings, it is necessary to apply 3 coats.
• Deep shades like Sunrise, Ming Red, Flamingo, Dark Micado, Terracotta, etc. require additional coats.

Precautions

• Surfex Rain Shield is not suitable for painting on damp surfaces or where there is a continuous seepage of water.
• Do not apply the paint at temperatures below 10ºC or above 40ºC.
• Use only exterior putty and an exterior primer on exterior walls.
• The paint should not be applied on surfaces/substrates which are subjected to continuous seepages or dampness.
• Application of Exterior Wall Primer is compulsory for all surfaces. Not doing so, can lead to failure of the paint film.
• Do not dilute the paint. Over dilution of SURFEX Rain Shield may result in shade variation, poor hiding, poor bonding and flaking.

Safety Information

Fire Hazard Class: Non- flammable

Safety Precautions

• Non- flammable.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not breathe vapour. Protect the eyes. Avoid contact with Skin.
• Recommended to wear protective clothing like gloves, overall etc.
• Contain spillage using sand or earth.
• No added Lead, Mercury or Chromium Compounds.
• Do not pour left over paint down drains or in water courses.
• To remove splashed paint fallen on glass, ceramic, clinkers, natural stone, metal/wood surfaces, rinse with plenty of water immediately without allowing the paint to dry.