Protectionall

Surface Preparation

General Directions:

• Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of dirt, dust, grease and any other surface contamination.
• Clean and remove any stains. Any stains not removed and coated with Protectionall will be permanently fixed.
• Painted surfaces must be in good condition.
• Wooden Surfaces (not floors**):
• Sand with 80 or 120 grit abrasive.
• Remove all sanding dust.
• Wipe over with a tack cloth or cloth soaked in methylated spirits (denatured alcohol) to remove any remaining sanding residue.

Painted Surfaces:

• Clean painted surfaces with SoapClean* or similar product, rinse and allow to dry.
• Matt Finish: Abrade surface with fine grade (120 grit) sandpaper. Dust off.
• Satin Finish: Protectionall may only be applied to a poor-quality satin paint or a satin paint in very poor condition.
• Abrade surface with fine grade (120 grit) sandpaper. Dust off.
• Gloss or Washable Finish: Do not use Protectionall.

Tile and Stone Surfaces:

• Clean surfaces with SoapClean* or similar product, rinse and allow to dry completely.
• Check moisture content with a suitable moisture metre.

Cement and Concrete Surfaces:

• New cement and concrete: Allow to dry out a minimum of 3 months.
• All new or unfinished cement and concrete should be suitably prepared and the alkalinity neutralised.
• Ensure surface is completely dry.
• Check moisture content with a suitable moisture metre.

Note: Polished or power floated concrete surfaces (floors, worktops etc.) should be diamond ground, shot blasted or acid etched
prior to applying Protectionall.

Application

• Use as is. Do not dilute.
• Stir Protectionall thoroughly and gently. Do not shake.
• Start at the edges, then do the remaining surface, working in areas of no more than 2m x 2m.
• Always maintain a wet edge to avoid overlaps.
• Apply an even coat of Protectionall. Do 3 criss-cross passes in one application, always finishing in the direction of the grain.
• Allow to dry.
• Sand surface with fine grade abrasive (150 to 180 grit). Thoroughly dust off.
• Apply 2nd coat of Protectionall. Do not leave more than 12 hours between application of the 1st and 2nd coat and any subsequent coats.

Very porous surfaces:

• Apply a 3rd coat following directions above.

Exposed surfaces e.g. worktops, table top, splashback etc.

• Apply 3 to 4 coats depending on use, following directions above.
• Wait a minimum of 48 hours after finishing before replacing any furniture or heavy objects.
• Do not cover the treated surface for at least 14 days after application.

Clean up

Clean all tools and equipment with soap and water immediately after use.

Things to remember

• Surfaces MUST be porous. If in doubt conduct water drop test.
• All surfaces must have a moisture content of 15% or less.
• Do not apply at an ambient air and surface temperature of less than 10°C (50°F) or greater than 25°C (77°F).
• Protect everything you do not wish to coat.
• Never stop application in the middle of a surface. Always work to a logical break.
• On vertical panelling work from top to bottom.

Maintenance

• Renewal of Protectionall. Normally every 5 to 10 years as required.
• Clean surface with SoapClean* or similar product to remove all traces of wax, grease, dirt and any other surface contamination.
• Sand surface with fine grade abrasive (150 to 180 grit). Thoroughly dust off.
• Apply one coat of Protectionall.

Restrictions

• Suitable for stone, cement and tiled flooring. For wooden floors use Vegafloor*.