Timbacryl Low Sheen

Different surface conditions and substrates require different preparation to get the best results.

Before you start check the weather forecast.
• Air and surface temperatures must be above 10°C during application and drying time.
• Do not paint on excessively cold or humid days or when rain is forecasted. On cold days, good air movement will aid drying time, and stop painting with enough time to ensure it dries before evening.
• Exposure to rain or overnight dew whilst drying may result in the coating being damaged or removed.
• If painting during the hottest time of the day, paint on the shady side of the house. 


Previously painted surfaces
Pre-primed timber and previously painted surfaces: 

• Pre-primed timer: Follow the timber manufactures recommendations
• Occasionally an apparently sound old paint will lose adhesion when recoated, particularly if the new paint is darker in colour. 
• To avoid this, check the adhesion of the old paint by cutting an 'X' through a clean area of the film with a sharp 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. 
• Scrape off all loose and flaking paint.
• Fill any cracks or holes with a suitable filler. Dulux recommends Selleys products.
• Sand all surfaces to a flat finish and remove greyed timber. 
• Dust off. 
• Spot prime any bare areas with Dulux Timbacryl or the recommended primer for the substrate being painted (See Unpainted surfaces) 

Unpainted surfaces
Bare (unpainted) timber
1. Fill nail holes with a flexible, exterior grade wood filler. Dulux recommends Selleys products.
2. Sand all dressed timber and remove greyed timber.


High tannin and resin rich timbers
Tannins are water-soluble compounds present in some timbers like Totara, Matai and Rimu.
Sand smooth and remove any greyed timber or surface irregularities. For new tannin rich timbers, apply 1 coat of Dulux 1Step® Prep Water Based.

Brick, masonry, fibro and fibre cement board
1. Unpainted masonry surfaces should be cured for 28 days before painting. 
2. Ensure surface is sound and clear of any loose sand or cement. 
3. Fill holes with a grouting cement. 
4. Wash down with water using a stiff brush to remove all loose material. 
5. To remove any efflorescence (white slats) wipe down with Dulux Concrete and Paving Etch & Clean or  a 5% solution of acetic acid (white vinegar). 
6. Hose down and allow to dry. 
7. Clean with Dulux Prep Wash and/or demossing chemical to remove mould, or moss. 
8. Then hose down. 

Galvanised iron and ZINCALUME® steel
1. Clean with a scouring pad and Selleys® Sugar Soap solution
2. Thoroughly hose off.
3. Apply one coat of Dulux PRECISION®All Metal Primer. 


COLORSTEEL®
1. Clean, degrease and abrade the surface. Abrasion can be achieved using a scouring pad. Then hose down.
2. Apply one coat of Metalshield All Surface Primer.
3. Apply two coats of Timbacryl

Steel and wrought iron
1. Remove all rust by scraping, sanding or wire brushing. 
2. Apply two coats of Dulux All Metal Primer.

Brush, roller, conventional or airless spray.

Brush/Roller: Apply full even coats direct from the container. Under hot and very windy conditions up to 100 ml of DULUX Hot Weather Thinner may be added per litre to ease application. If required True Grip may be added to the final coat to aid slip resistance. Stir contents thoroughly before and during use with a broad flat stirrer, using an upward lifting action.

Airless/Conventional Spray: Suitable for application by all standard spray equipment. Apply wet even coats. If necessary thin with up to 100 ml of water per litre to aid atomisation.