Professional® Exterior Low Sheen
About Professional® Exterior Low Sheen
Performance guide
- Weather: Excellent resistance to weathering, with very low level of chalking, colour change & dirt pick up.
- Heat Resistance: Up to 70C. May soften at elevated temperatures and suffer dirt pick up.
- Water: Resists prolonged rain and condensation.
- Solvent: Sensitive to aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols and ketones.
- Abrasion: Resists light abrasions.
Precautions and limitations
All preparation and painting must conform to AS2311: The Painting of Buildings.
Do not apply to roofs or surfaces used for the collection of drinking water.
Do not paint at temperatures below 10C or when the temperature of surface may fall below 10C during the drying period.
Check adhesion of old paint by cutting an 'X' through the film with a razor blade or trimming knife, press cellulose tape firmly across the cut and rip it off. If the old paint comes off with the tape it should be removed before repainting.
Occasionally when dew or condensation forms on the newly dried film, a slight milky deposit will be observed on the film. This is quite normal and does not result in reduced performance - simply hose or wipe it with a damp sponge and it will not reappear.
Previously Painted Surfaces
Previously painted surfaces
Test if surface is sound. Scrape off all loose and flaking paint. Fill any cracks or holes with a suitable exterior filler. Dulux recommends Selleys® products. Sand all surfaces to a flat finish. Dust off.
Pre-Primed Timber/Fibre Cement
Preparation can vary depending on the quality and condition of the substrate.
For help and advice call AUST 13 25 25, NZ 0800 800 424.
Unpainted Surfaces
Bare (unpainted) Timber
Fill nail holes with a flexible, exterior grade wood filler. Dulux recommends Selleys products. Sand all dressed timber and remove greyed timber. Dust off.
Bare Brick, Masonry, Fibro & Fibre Cement Board
Unpainted masonry surfaces should be cured for 28 days before painting. Ensure surface is clean and clear of any loose sand or cement. Fill holes with a suitable exterior filler. Wash down with water using a stiff brush to remove all loose material. To remove any efflorescence (white salts) wipe down with a 5% solution of acetic acid (white vinegar). Hose down & allow to dry. Wash with a bleach solution and/or demossing chemical to remove mould or moss, then hose down.
Galvanised Iron
Clean with a scouring pad and Selleys Sugar Soap solution. Thoroughly hose off.
COLORBOND® & COLORSTEEL®
Preparation requirements can vary depending on the condition of the substrate. For help and advice call AUST 13 25 25, NZ 0800 800 424.
ZINCALUME® steel
Clean with Selleys Sugar Soap solution. Thoroughly hose off
Steel/Wrought Iron
Remove all rust by scraping, sanding or wire brushing. Apply 2 coats of Dulux PRECISION® All Metal Primer
Brush, roller
Airless/Conventional Spray
Suitable for application by all standard spray equipment. If necessary, thin with up to 100 ml per litre of water to aid atomisation.
Spraying Advice:
Low Pressure Tip sizes: 0.015 - 0.023" @1000 - 1600 psi
Standard Tip sizes: 0.015 - 0.019" @2200 - 2800 psi
Airless/Conventional Spray
Brush, roller, conventional and airless spray
Stir contents thoroughly before and during use with a broad flat stirrer, using an upward action.
Previously painted surfaces:
Apply 2 coats of Dulux Professional Exterior Low Sheen ensuring that the first coat is completely dry before applying the second.
Bare surfaces including timber, brick, masonry, fibre cement:
Apply 3 coats of Dulux Professional Exterior or 1 coat of Dulux Professional Total Prep and 2 coats of Dulux Professional Exterior.
Galvanised Iron / Zincalume: (For Extra Bright bases):
Apply 1 Coat of Dulux All Metal Primer followed by 2 topcoats of Dulux Professional Exterior.
Steel/wrought iron:
Apply 2 coat of Dulux All Metal Primer followed by 2 topcoats of Dulux Professional Exterior.
Brush/Roller:
Rinse brush or roller in water before starting and use while still slightly damp.
Thinning is not usually required. Under hot or windy conditions or on very absorbent surfaces, up to 100 ml clean water may be added per litre to assist application. Avoid excessive brushing or rolling back into paint which has been drying some minutes.
Unused paint
Do not contaminate storm water with paint or paint washings. Do not pour left over paint down the drain.
Empty paint containers
Disposal of empty containers via domestic recycling programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council first. Alternatively, keep unwanted paint in sealed containers for disposal via special chemical waste collections. For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz.
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