SURFACE PREPARATION - GENERAL PRACTICE

For best adhesion, surfaces should be clean, dry, non-greasy and properly primed. Remove mildew, dirt, grease, loose rust, and loose scaling paint before painting. Sand glossy surfaces to a dull luster. Allow all recommended primers to dry thoroughly prior to painting.

In the recommendations below, certain steps must be universally taken to prepare surfaces for painting no matter what the substrate is. Therefore, it is to be understood that as situations warrant, the following steps must be taken to assure a quality painting job:

REMOVAL OF MILDEW -- Remove mildew with a commercially prepared solution or use: 5 oz. (2/3 cup) Trisodium Phosphate (TSP), 3 oz. (1/3 cup) detergent, 1 qt. household bleach and 3 qts. warm water which will make a little over one gallon.

SEALING KNOTS AND STAINS WHICH MAY BLEED THROUGH PAINT FILM – Spot prime knots or stained area with M77 oil-based or M88 acrylic stain blocker, let dry, then prime entire surface with appropriate primer. Woods subject to tannin bleedthrough (cedar, redwood, etc.) should be primed entirely with M77 or M88. If stains show through the primer coat, these areas should be primed again before finishing.

REMOVAL OF CONTAMINANTS – All contaminants, such as grease, oil, dirt, etc., which would interfere with either the adhesion or aesthetic appeal of the finish should be removed.

SURFACE PREPARATION AND PRIMING

NEW DRYWALL -- Repair construction defects and fill openings with spackling. Prime with 167 Latex Primer Sealer. Allow primer to dry thoroughly (at least 2 hours at 75° F). Scuff sand with fine sandpaper to remove raised nap. Apply two coats of finish paint.

PLASTER AND MASONRY -- Apply only to firm, fully cured and dust free plaster or masonry surfaces. Repair construction defects and fill openings with spackling. Prime with 167 Latex Primer Sealer. Allow primer to dry thoroughly (at least 2 hours at 75° F). Inspect for "dry spots" in plaster and if necessary, spot prime these areas. Apply two finish coats of paint.

CONCRETE BLOCK -- Repair construction defects and fill openings with spackling. Prime with 1051 Premium Masonry Block Filler. Use a brush, roller or trowel to work the block filler well into the concrete blocks. Allow the block filler to dry thoroughly (at least 8 hours at 75° F). For best results, block filler should be lightly sanded prior to topcoating. Apply two finish coats of paint.

NEW WOOD -- Repair construction defects and counter sink all nails. Prime with 167 Latex Primer Sealer. Allow undercoat to dry thoroughly (at least 2 hours at 75° F). Sand lightly with fine sandpaper to remove raised grain. Fill nail holes, knots, corners, etc. with latex caulk or wood putty. Apply two finish coats of paint.

METAL – On ferrous metal surfaces (ones that rust, like steel), the water in this product will cause rust spots to appear on surfaces not completely sealed with primer. Remove all loose mill scale, rust, dirt and old coatings with abrasive cleaning. Prime with 59 Red Oxide Primer. Allow primer to dry thoroughly (at least 24 hours at 75° F) before applying topcoats.

PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES: May be applied over surfaces previously painted with oil/alkyd paints or acrylic paints. Oil/Alkyd paints must be thoroughly cured before repainting. Remove loose and flaking paint. Spot prime bare areas with appropriate primer and allow to dry completely before finishing. No primer is required if in sound condition and of uniform porosity. Remove dirt, grease or peeling paint from surface. Clean by washing with detergent and water. Rinse completely and allow to dry. Dull glossy surfaces by sanding with fine sandpaper.