Mia Crete - Property Services - CG5K DIY Instructions

CG5K - Specialist Coating DIY Application

Preparation of receiving surfaces
All surfaces - must be clean, dry and free from all contaminants including oil, grease and fats. Any mildew, algae, fungicide or mould must be removed and surfaces treated with an approved fungicidal wash. In the case of fat, oil etc., remove with a biodegradable cleaner. For petroleum based products, use a solvent cleaner. In all cases, surfaces must be thoroughly washed with clean water after treatment.
Tiled surfaces - proceed as above, making certain that all grouting is completely clear of mildew etc.
Existing paintwork - this product may be applied over most paints, provided they are cured or aged. Where white of light colours are applied over dark existing surfaces, it may be necessary to apply a second top coat.
Plaster/rendering - Highly porous surfaces may reduce coverage rate. Again, application of white or light colours on to dark plaster/rendering may necessitate a second top coat.

Mixing Instructions
Prime coat - one part base: one part reactor by volume. The base and the reactor must be thoroughly and independently mixes before bringing together. Transfer contents of reactor container into larger container and mix thoroughly for at least five minutes. Allow the mixed components to stand for five minutes before applying by brush or roller.
Top coat - three parts base: one part reactor. In the case of both elements, the most suitable method of mixing is to empty the contents of the reactor tin (after thorough stirring) into the base tin (again, after thorough stirring) followed by further thorough stirring of the combined contents.

Pot life
Primer - 90 minutes at 18 deg. C
Top coat - 4 hours at 20 deg. C
In exceptionally warm conditions, a small amount of water may be added to the primer to extend cure time. This must not exceed 10% and is not recommended.

Curing time & over coating
Primer - 5 to 8 hours, depending on ambient temperature. Overcoat after 16 hours & before 7 days
Top coat- 24 hours, depending on ambient temperature.

Application
By means of high quality brush, or short hair lambs wool roller. May also be sprayed on when coating large areas.

Very Important
It is essential that the prime coat is left to cure for at least 16 hours. Under no circumstances must the top coat be applied before this time has elapsed, even if the prime coat is completely dry. Top coat must be applied within seven days of the prime coat.