Teknos Futura Aqua 5 Matt (5% Sheen) – Colours

Description

Teknos Futura Aqua 5 ( 5% Matt Finish ) is a high quality water based paint suitable for interior or exterior use. Durable and very hard wearing, its easy application and high opacity make the Teknos Futura Aqua 5 an excellent choice for both professional and DIY use. The ease of application and quick drying time means you can complete a job in just 1 day. Suitable for use on wooden windows, furniture, kitchens, metal and much more…. Maintains fire ratings, suitable for marine or pleasure craft above the water line.

Preparation

• Clean the surface to be painted and make sure it is free from any possible contaminants such as dust and dirt.
• Gently sand hard or gloss surfaces and remove any dust.
• Smooth out any irregularities in the surface.
• Teknos recommend using their Futura Aqua Primer to prime any wood and galvanised metal surfaces before applying the Futura Aqua 5.
• Consider using anticorrosive paint to prepare and prime aluminium, copper, and any steel surfaces that contain some rust – Teknos recommend their Ferrex Aqua paint.
• Make sure the temperature of the air and surface is at least 10°C, and that the relative air humidity is below 80%.
• Drying times will vary according to conditions – lower air humidity and temperatures exceeding 21°C will result in faster drying, as well ventilation after the paint has been applied.

Application

• Stir the paint thoroughly before use.
• Use on a test area if possible.
• This product can be thinned with water up to 5-15% of the tin’s volume when needed according to the technical data sheet, which you can find attached.
• Apply 1-2 coats with a brush, roller, pad or spray.
• When painting a smooth surface you can use a painting pad or varnish brush to smooth out marks left by a roller.
• If applying the paint by spraying use – Airless spray nozzle 0.011 – 0.013”.

Safety Information

• May produce an allergic reaction.
• If you need medical advice have the tin and/or label at hand
• Ensure good ventilation during application and drying. Wear respiratory protection if spraying the product.
• Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
• IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do, and then continue rinsing.
• IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Do not use solvent or thinners or white spirit.
• IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell at all.

Please Note:

• Mixed paints are Non Returnable and Non Refundable. They are made to order, all colours are made using approved manufacturers materials and equipment.
• Due to varying screen resolutions, colour swatches shades can vary when mixed in to paint. We would recommend the purchase of a Tester Pot if you are unsure, this would give a more accurate reference of the colour, also looking at the shade in the home environment would give additional assurance as colours are influenced by there surroundings ( Metamorism ).
• It is the customers responsibility to ensure you order the correct colour.