Otex Akva

SKU

43V

Highly-adhesive, water-based primer for tricky surfaces. Matt, quick-drying finish.

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Product Description

Otex Akva is a quick-drying, high opacity adhesion primer for use on multiple surfaces. Once dry Otex Akva provides a solid foundation for subsequent coats of solvent and water-based trim products.

Suitable for priming and undercoating both new and previously painted surfaces. Otex Akva adheres well to surfaces requiring special adhesion like glass, tiles, glass fiber, melamine, PVC-plastic, aluminium, zinc coated sheet metal and surfaces coated with alkyd and acid-curing paint. In addition Otex Akva is also suitable for wood, fibre board, chipboard.

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For Interior or Exterior Use	Interior
Surface	Wood, Trim, Furniture, Doors & Windows, Metal
Product Category	Primer/Priming
Sheen Level	Matt (6-10%)
Product Certifications	MED/IMO
Product Ecolabels	M1
VOC Levels	Low (50-149 g/l)
Brand	Tikkurila
Application Method	Airless, Spray, Brush, Roller
Theoretical Cover Rate	6-8 m²/l
Touch Dry	Touch dry after approx. 1 hour.
Waterbased or Solventbased	Water
Recoat Time	Recoat time depends on product being applied
Minimum content	Minimum contents are the can size less 10%
Single Pack or 2 pack	Single Pack
Product Segment	Decorative

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Frequently asked questions

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