NATURAL EARTH SEALANTS
PAINT WITH CONSCIENCE
WALLS: Old, new plaster or previously painted surfaces
Preparation of surface:
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External Walls: Prepare by scrubbing, sanding or high pressure water cleaning the surface.
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Walls to be painted should be free from all dirt, oils, fat, and flaking or peeling paints.
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Sand down all surfaces, use crack filler to level surfaces.
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Crack filler can be mixed with B-bond to give it more elasticity.
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Enamel to be sanded down until “sheen” is gone.
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Plastered walls can be painted as soon as “teardrop” is gone.
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Where algae effloresce or lime bloom occurs sand surface until all growth is gone.
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If walls have previously been treated with Glastone, putty-plast, Rhino-lite or any similar products, ensure pH is neutral.
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Neutralise unbalanced pH with Bicarbonate of Soda(180grams) and water(5L) mixture. Wash off surface and let dry.
Note:
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B-Earth Products must be stirred well before use.
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Products can be applied by paintbrush, paint roller or spray gun.
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10 % B-paint can be mixed in to B-bond to increase coverage / hiding ability of paint.
Application:
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Apply one (1) coat of B-bond. B-bond is an application detector and primer, If B-bond would not adhere to surface. Scrub or sand B-bond into surface.
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Apply B-paint of colour choice. Allow two (2) coats.
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Parapet walls must get two (2) layers of B-seal to waterproof the surface before B-paint is applied.
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Where two (2) different materials join, a membrane must be used.
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Apply B-bond to surfaces one (1) coat, apply membrane and cover with two (2) coats of B-seal. Cover with B-paint 1 (one) coat.
Cleaning:
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Products are water based
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Clean all equipment thoroughly with water immediately after use.