Jotech Eggshell Silk
Description & field of application
A premium quality water-based decorative finish recommended for use on all types of interior and exterior surfaces such as concrete, cement, plaster, wall paper, and pre-cast gypsum, where easy-cleaning properties are required including kitchens and bathroom.
Main features
- Excellent scrub resistance and highly washable
- Good color retention
- Quick drying 4. Excellent hiding power
Physical specifications
- Specific gravity: Approx. 1.2 g/cc
- Sold by volume: Approx. 29 %
- Coverage rate: 10-12 m2/liter
- Dry film thickness: 30 microns
- Finish: Silk
- Shelf life: 12 months
- Flash point: not applicable
- Drying time at 25 Celsius
- Surface dry approx. 1 hour, hard dry approx. 2 hours
Surface preparations
The surface should be sound, dry and clean, free from dirt, oil, grease, and loose paint or powdery materials.
1. Old painted surfaces
- Remove the old paint as much as possible
- Sand the entire surface and remove all the dust
- Wash down the diluted ammonia solution
- Rinse with clean water and allow to dry
- Prime the surface to be painted with Jotech PVA primer
- Fill cracks and holes with Jotech stucco filler
- After drying, sand the putty and clean the surface once again
- Apply two coats of Jotech eggshell silk
2. New surfaces
- Sand the surface until completely smooth, remove all the dust
- Prime the surface to be painted with Jotech PVA primer
- Apply 1-2 coats of Jotech stucco filler
- After drying, sand the putty and clean the surface
- Apply two coats of Jotech eggshell silk
Instructions for use
- Airless spray gun
Type of thinner: clean water
Percentage of thinning: 10-15 % max. by volume
Nozzle orifice: .015”-.018”
Output pressure: 120-140 bars
- Brush / roller
Type of thinner: clean water
Percentage of thinning: 10-2- % max. by volume
- Color: see Jotech color shade catalogue
Packaging: 5 US gallons, 1 US gallon
Remarks
- Stir well before use
- Avoid application below 5 c or over 85 % relative humidity
- After painting, clean the application tools immediately with water
- Close container after use
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Keep out of reach of children
- For more information, please do not hesitate to contact our technical department.