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Unica Akva
Multipurpose and safe
Unica Akva is ideal for freshening tired previously painted interior and exterior surfaces without the need for priming or the drawbacks of solvents. Unica Akva adheres superbly to most stable metal and timber surfaces and withstands weathering.
KiiltäväMatta
7
m2/l
m2/l
9
m2/l
m2/l
For new and old surfaces
Excellent maintenance paint for industrially painted or lacquered wooden doors and windows without priming! Flexible under weathering. You can easily change the colour and repaint both interior and exterior surfaces in one go
Also for garden furniture
Previously painted, lacquered or plain wood garden furniture can be renewed with Unica Akva. You can also give a fresh new look to metal furniture treated with an anti-corrosion primer.
Safe and easy to use
Unica Akva has been granted the M1 label, which means that its solvent emissions will not harm the user or the environment. Unica Akva is also ideal for painting the panels of glazed balconies or the interior surfaces of windows and doors.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
02.05.2014
(Previous date 18.10.2013)
02.05.2014
(Previous date 18.10.2013)
Unica Akva - Waterborne multi-purpose paint for wood and metal
Description
Acrylate paint.
Product features
Unica Akva is a semi-gloss waterborne acrylic paint for wood and metal. Unica Akva offers high levels of durability and impact resistance for timber and primed metal surfaces.
Interior and exterior painting of new and previously painted or lacquered wood surfaces and primed metal surfaces. Ideal for maintenance painting of industrially painted, lacquered and with translucent finish treated surfaces.
Recommended uses
Wooden and metal window frames (not powder-coated aluminium surfaces), doors, frames and garden furniture, also suitable for wooden panel surfaces of glazed balconies.
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TECHNICAL DATA
7
m2/l
m2/l
9
m2/l
m2/l
Base paints
A and C
Colour Range
White A-base paint can be used as such or tinted according to Tikkurila Wooden Facades colour card. Also colours from Symphony colour card. C-base is colourless and has always to be tinted before use. Tinted product can not be changed.
Gloss grade
Semi-gloss
Coverage
7-9m2/litre
Can sizes
Base paint A: 0,9 l, 2,7 l, 9 l.
Base paint C: 0,9 l, 2,7 l.
Base paint C: 0,9 l, 2,7 l.
Thinner
Water
Application method
Synthetic fiber brush or short-napped roller, smoothing with brush
Conventional spray:
-nozzle 1.4-1.8 mm, thinning 0-10 vol-%
Airless spray:
-nozzle 0.009˝-0.013˝, thinning 0-5 vol-%
Drying time at 23°C and 50% relative air humidity
Dust-dry after 0,5 hours and recoatable the following day.
Ready to use hardness after 2-3 days.
Solids volume
approx. 40 % depending on color.
Density
approx. 1.20 kg/l depending on colour, ISO 2811.
Storage
Protect from frost. Poorly closed or half empty can does not withstand long term storage.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application conditions
The surface to be painted must be dry, the temperature of the air at least +5º C, and the relative humidity of the air below 80 % during painting and drying.
Preparation
Remove weathered grey wood surface mechanically.
Untreated surface:
Clean untreated wood surface from dirt, mould and loose particles. Wash surfaces with Maalipesu Cleaning Agent or with Homeenpoisto Mould Removal, if necessary. Remove loose resin from wood knots and seal knots on interior surfaces with Oksalakka knotting lacquer. Prime bare exterior wood surfaces with Valtti Akvabase or Valtti Base.To prevent possible seepage from bare wood surface priming of exterior sufaces with Öljypohja and interior surfaces with Jehu is recommended.
Wash metal surfaces with Maalipesu or Panssaripesu Roof Cleaning Agent. Remove possible rust. Prime exterior metal surfaces with Rostex Super Akva or Rostex Super Metal Primer and interior metal surfaces with Rostex Super Akva or Otex.
NB! If Otex is used as a primer, final adhesion to primer is achieved after
2 weeks from finishing. During this time avoid e.g. attaching masking tape on the painted surface.
Previously painted surface:
Remove loose paint and putty from previously painted surface. Wash wood surfaces with Maalipesu or Homeenpoisto, if necessary, metal surfaces with Maalipesu or Panssaripesu. Sand glossy surfaces matt and round sharp corners. Remove sanding dust.
Interior wooden surfaces: fill holes and cracks with Presto Furniture Filler or Rapid Filler and sand the filled areas.
Treat exterior bare wood surfaces with Valtti Akvabase or Valtti Base.
Prime worn out exterior wood surfaces with Öljypohja or Ultra Primer. Priming is recommended for bare wood surfaces to reduce possible seepage through the paint film. Prime bare metal surfaces with Rostex Super Akva or Rostex Super. Prime previously industrially painted metal surfaces with Rostex Super. Apply Presto Window Putty for window frames after priming. Note! Unica Akva can't be applied on top of silicone putties or on surfaces contaminaned with silicone.
Untreated surface:
Clean untreated wood surface from dirt, mould and loose particles. Wash surfaces with Maalipesu Cleaning Agent or with Homeenpoisto Mould Removal, if necessary. Remove loose resin from wood knots and seal knots on interior surfaces with Oksalakka knotting lacquer. Prime bare exterior wood surfaces with Valtti Akvabase or Valtti Base.To prevent possible seepage from bare wood surface priming of exterior sufaces with Öljypohja and interior surfaces with Jehu is recommended.
Wash metal surfaces with Maalipesu or Panssaripesu Roof Cleaning Agent. Remove possible rust. Prime exterior metal surfaces with Rostex Super Akva or Rostex Super Metal Primer and interior metal surfaces with Rostex Super Akva or Otex.
NB! If Otex is used as a primer, final adhesion to primer is achieved after
2 weeks from finishing. During this time avoid e.g. attaching masking tape on the painted surface.
Previously painted surface:
Remove loose paint and putty from previously painted surface. Wash wood surfaces with Maalipesu or Homeenpoisto, if necessary, metal surfaces with Maalipesu or Panssaripesu. Sand glossy surfaces matt and round sharp corners. Remove sanding dust.
Interior wooden surfaces: fill holes and cracks with Presto Furniture Filler or Rapid Filler and sand the filled areas.
Treat exterior bare wood surfaces with Valtti Akvabase or Valtti Base.
Prime worn out exterior wood surfaces with Öljypohja or Ultra Primer. Priming is recommended for bare wood surfaces to reduce possible seepage through the paint film. Prime bare metal surfaces with Rostex Super Akva or Rostex Super. Prime previously industrially painted metal surfaces with Rostex Super. Apply Presto Window Putty for window frames after priming. Note! Unica Akva can't be applied on top of silicone putties or on surfaces contaminaned with silicone.
Painting
When you paint with bright red, yellow or orange Unica Akva, prime the surface first with a light primer or similar color to the finish. Suitable primers have been listed above.
Stir Unica Akva thoroughly before use. Apply with brush, roller or spray 2 times. On large surfaces it is best to apply the paint first with a short-napped roller and then smoothed out with a brush. Do not let the edges of the paint stripe get dry. Unica Akva can be thinned for brush application with max. 5 % of water.
The paint dries quickly and it is recommended to do the work in strips. The best application tools are synthetic fiber brushes that have multi-branched bristles.
On window surfaces the paint should be applied 1-2 mm on the glass. Treat visible wood end- grains carefully.
There is resin and other coloring extractives in the wood, particularly in knots. They may cause discoloration or seepage of resin through the paint surface as a result of temperature and humidity fluctuations.
Cleaning of tools
Remove excess paint from the tools. Wash them with soap and water. Tikkurila Pensselipesu is recommended for removal of hardened paint.
Maintenance instructions
The product achieves its final hardness and durability after approx.
4 weeks under normal conditions, therefore the surfaces must be handled with care during this time. If the surfaces need to be cleaned soon after finishing, clean them lightly with a soft brush, damp cleaning cloth or mop.
At the earliest after approx. 1 month from finishing the surfaces can be cleaned with Huoltopesu (1 part Huoltopesu in 10 parts of water). Very dirty surfaces and stains can be cleaned with a stronger Huoltopesu solution (1:1). After washing rinse and let dry.
4 weeks under normal conditions, therefore the surfaces must be handled with care during this time. If the surfaces need to be cleaned soon after finishing, clean them lightly with a soft brush, damp cleaning cloth or mop.
At the earliest after approx. 1 month from finishing the surfaces can be cleaned with Huoltopesu (1 part Huoltopesu in 10 parts of water). Very dirty surfaces and stains can be cleaned with a stronger Huoltopesu solution (1:1). After washing rinse and let dry.
EU VOC 2004/42/EC-limit value
cat A/d (130 g/l)(2010). Unica Akva contains VOC max. 130 g/l.
HEALTH AND SAFETY LABELLING
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
Contains 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate. May produce an allergic reaction.
A Safety Data Sheet is available on request.
Safety data sheet
Safety data sheet
ENVIRONMENTAL and WASTE DISPOSAL
Recycle empty, dry cans or dispose them of in accordance with local regulations. Destroy liquid waste according to the local regulations for hazardous waste. Ympäristöseloste
TRANSPORT
ADR: not classified
sre270315 / hsa290413 / akk030912
Paint calculator
Instructions
Consumption varies depending on the surface to be treated and its condition. Absorption is affected e.g. by the surface roughness, moisture content level of timber and porosity. For example, log surface that has been untreated for a long time takes a lot more wood finish than a new surface to be treated.When calculating the consumption, note that the consumption for round logs is 1.5 times higher than normal. Please also note the corner joints in the surface area.