Uses

• Premium decorative coating for interior concrete walls.
• Suitable for interior cement and cement-plaster surfaces.
• Suitable for properly prepared brick and masonry surfaces.
• Suitable for application over compatible interior textured coatings.
• Suitable for schools and educational institutions.
• Suitable for residential and commercial buildings.
• Suitable for offices and light-industrial interiors.
• Suitable for interior surfaces requiring a smooth premium matt finish.

Advantages

• High-quality pure acrylic-emulsion formulation.
• Premium smooth matt finish.
• Excellent adhesion to properly prepared substrates.
• Excellent hiding and covering power.
• Excellent smoothness and leveling properties.
• Excellent color retention.
• Good resistance to dirt pickup.
• Excellent resistance to water and alkalinity.
• Resistance to algae and fungal growth.
• Contains an in-can antibacterial preservative.
• Very low VOC content.
• Free from formaldehyde, ammonia and APEOs.
• Water-based and easy to clean.
• Available in white and other selected colors.

Standards and Testing

• Hiding power tested according to ASTM D2805.
• Water resistance tested according to ASTM D870.
• Alkali and salt resistance tested according to ASTM D1308.
• Adhesion tested according to ASTM D3359.
• Flexibility tested according to ASTM D522.
• Freeze-thaw stability tested according to ASTM D2243.
• Heat stability tested according to ASTM D1849.
• VOC content tested according to ASTM D2369.
• VOC emissions comply with LEED Version 4 requirements.
• Meets MPI Standard No. 10.

Substrate Preparation

New concrete and cementitious surfaces must be allowed to cure for at least 28 days before applying the primer or coating system.

The substrate must be structurally sound, clean and dry and free from dust, oil, grease, salts, mold, weak areas and other contaminants. Remove old or poorly adhering paint from previously coated surfaces.

Repair holes, cracks and surface imperfections using a suitable filling material such as WHITE SAND FC.

Application Conditions

• The application temperature must not be below 5°C.
• The substrate moisture content must not exceed 8%.
• The relative humidity must not exceed 70%.
• The substrate pH must not exceed 9.
• Do not apply to wet or damp surfaces.
• Provide adequate ventilation during application and drying.

Mixing and Dilution

Stir WHITE SAND PREMIUM INTERIOR EMULSION thoroughly before use. Dilute only with clean tap water where necessary.

• Airless spray: dilute with approximately 0-10% clean water by volume.
• Roller or brush: dilute with approximately 10-15% clean water by volume.

Application

1. Apply one coat of a suitable WHITE SAND interior primer and allow it to dry.
2. Apply two uniform coats of WHITE SAND PREMIUM INTERIOR EMULSION.
3. Use airless spray, a soft smooth roller or suitable brush.
4. Maintain the recommended dry-film thickness.
5. Allow each coat to dry fully before applying the next coat.
6. Maintain a minimum recoating interval of four hours at 25°C.

Yield and Coverage

The theoretical coverage is approximately 13.3 m² per litre at a dry-film thickness of 30 microns.

Actual consumption depends on substrate condition, porosity, application method, applied thickness and material wastage.

Drying and Curing

• Surface dry: approximately 30 minutes at 25°C.
• Hard dry: approximately 2 hours at 25°C.
• Minimum recoating interval: approximately 4 hours at 25°C.
• Full cure: approximately 7 days.

Cleaning

Clean tools and application equipment with tap water immediately after use. Hardened material must be removed mechanically.

Storage and Shelf Life

WHITE SAND PREMIUM INTERIOR EMULSION has a shelf life of 24 months when stored in its tightly sealed original container at approximately 25°C in a dry, cool and well-ventilated location.

Packaging

• 5 kg plastic pails.
• 16 litre containers, approximately 25 kg.

Health and Safety

• Read the product label and latest Safety Data Sheet before use.
• Wear suitable protective gloves and safety goggles.
• Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
• Avoid inhaling paint mist.
• Apply in a well-ventilated area.
• Provide forced ventilation in enclosed areas.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Dispose of waste and empty containers according to local regulations.

Quality and Technical Support

WHITE SAND products are developed and manufactured under a quality-oriented product-development process and an independently standardized quality management system.

WHITE SAND provides technical assistance regarding interior surface preparation, primer selection, application methods and decorative coating systems.