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TECHNICAL DATA

VVA and VC

Semi-matt

Smooth wood: 8-10 m²/l per coat.  Sawn wood: 4-6 m²/l per coat.  Wet-film thickness approximately 100-250µm per coat, dry-film approximately 40-100µm per coat.  Actual spreading rates will depend upon many factors including texture, porosity and moisture content of the substrate.

0.9 l, 2.7 l, 9 l and 18 l

Water

Brush or spray.  Polyester and nylon paint brushes are best suited for the application of Valtti Opaque.
For airless spray: use a 0.018” – 0.023” spray tip.

If necessary thin by up to 10% with water.

Normally touch-dry in one hour and recoatable after 2 hours. Low temperatures and high humidity will make drying times longer.

Approx. 30-37%, depending upon the colour

1.1 - 1.2 kg/l, ISO 2811

Protect from frost.

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All surfaces to be painted must be dry, the moisture content of the wood below 20%, the temperature of the air at least +5 °C, and the relative humidity of the air below 80%.

Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free from grease, dirt, oil, wax, rust, all loose material and surface contamination. Remove all loose material from previously painted surface with a steel brush. Wash moldy surfaces with Homeenpoisto Mould Removal solution according to instructions. Treat rusting metal parts like nail heads with Rostex Super Metal Primer. Ensure that existing glossy, gloss painted and filled surfaces are thoroughly flatted down. Ensure that all surfaces are thoroughly prepared prior to priming and painting. Make sure that timber cladding, weatherboarding and timber glazing beads, etc. are adequately fastened with non-corrosive fixings.

Note: Discoloration of paint especially noticeable within light colours may occur over knots and resinous areas present in the wood as a result of temperature and humidity fluctuations. Particular attention with regards to preparation should be given to wood such as Oak, Teak, Cedar, Douglas Fir, Mahogany and Idigbo, etc., which contain oil and water-soluble tannin which may impair the drying, hardening or adhesion of surface coatings and discolour the finished surface.

Prime new bare wood overall at the earliest possible stage of construction and spot prime all bare areas on previously painted wood with Valtti Pohjuste or Valtti Akvabase Priming Oil.

Note: A priming coat of Valtti Pohjuste or Valtti Akvabase should be applied to all exterior wood which has not been pre-treated or vacuum impregnated with an approved preservative. Apply liberally on end-grain.

Stir the paint thoroughly before use. Usually Valtti Opaque is used unthinned, if necessary thin with water. Apply two coats with brush or spray on new surfaces and one or two coats in maintenance painting depending on the colour difference of the substrate and the condition of the surfaces to be treated. When treating impregnated wood with light colours, apply two or three coats. Reserve enough paint mixed in one container for a uniform surface to avoid possible colour differences. Apply liberally on end-grain.

Clean with water immediately after use.

After painting the surfaces must be handled with care, because the paint will achieve its final hardness and durability after 4 weeks under normal conditions. Soon after treatment the surfaces can be cleansed lightly with soft brush, damp cleaning cloth or mop.
Earliest one month after painting dirty surfaces can be cleaned with Tikkurila Huoltopesu (1 part Huoltopesu, 10 parts water). Clean stains and very dirty surfaces with a stronger solution of Huoltopesu (1:1). After washing rinse surfaces and allow to dry.

Valtti Opaque can be repainted with Valtti Opaque. One coat is sufficient, if same colour is used.

Check the condition of the timber and the functionality of the log structure before applying the finishing coat. See more information at:
http://www.tikkurila.com/decorative_paints/instructions/exterior_painting/log_surfaces

(cat A/e) 130g/l(2010)

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Contains: 2-Octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one. Warning. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Avoid breathing mist/spray. Wear protective gloves. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Contains small amounts of sensitizing substances: 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate, 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and reaction mass of: 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one [EC no. 247-500-7] and 2-methyl-2Hisothiazol-3-one [EC no. 220-239-6] (3:1). A material safety data sheet is available on request.
Safety data sheet

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ENVIRONMENTAL and WASTE DISPOSAL

Avoid spillage into drains, water systems and soil. 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/RID 9 III

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