Description
Johnstones Trade Flame Retardant Acrylic Matt is a water-borne, flame retardant coating designed to maintain a surface that inhibits the spread of flame. For use over new non-combustible or previously painted surfaces.
Best Uses
Johnstones Trade Retardant Acrylic Matt provides a quick dry, low odour formulation making it ideal for use on internal wall surfaces and ceiling areas where a durable, washable hard wearing finish is required. For use on internal linings, broad wall and ceilings. Johnstones Trade Retardant Acrylic Matt inhibits spread of flame providing a flame retardant coating.
Application
Surfaces must be sound, clean, dry and free from all loose and flaking materials, dirt, grease or other surface contaminants. Rub down previously painted surfaces with a fine waterproof abrasive paper and rinse thoroughly. Avoid the inhalation of dust. Wear a suitable face mask if dry sanding. New or bare surfaces should be coated with a mist coat of Johnstone’s Flame Retardant Durable Matt thinned with up to 10% clean water. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960’s paint surfaces as they may contain harmful lead.
Stir thoroughly before use. Apply two coats by brush, roller or spray as required. For spray applications, thinning may be required. Airless Spray = 017-019 thou tip, 200 bar (2000-3000 psi). An additional coat may be required if thinning to meet the required film build for the flame testing.