Surface Preparation
Surface to be painted must be free of all loose material such as flaking and peeling paint, dust, dirt, concrete salts and heavy chalk. The surface must be clean with all traces of grease, oil, form oils and mildew removed. Remove loose material by scraping and sanding. Sand glossy surfaces to a dull finish. Fill cracks with an appropriate putty. Prime according to substrate type and apply one or two coats of CS 055 HOUSESHIELD Waterproof Coating, as outlined below.
New Concrete, Masonry and Brick: Prime with one coat of CS 182 WALL PLUS Solvenborne, Waterproofing Stabilising Primer thinned 20% with white spirits or CS 192 WALL PLUS Waterborne Micronized Stabilizing Eco Primer . Apply two coats of CS 055 HOUSESHIELD Waterproof Coating let dry overnight and repeat application. Coverage for each coat must be 7 – 9 m2 per litre.
Wood Trim: Prime with CS 570 THE PERFECT PRIMER, Alkyd Multi Primer & Sealer. Finish with two coats of CS 055 HOUSESHIELD Waterproof Coating.
Metal Trim: Following label directions, prime ferrous metal with CS 568 THE PERFECT PRIMER, Alkyd Rust Primer, prime galvanized-iron with CS 023 THE PERFECT PRIMER, All-purpose eco Primer, and prime aluminum with CS 568 THE PERFECT PRIMER, Alkyd Rust Primer. Finish with one coat of CS 055 HOUSESHIELD Waterproof Coating. Previously Painted Surfaces: Spot-prime any unpainted areas with CS 182 WALL PLUS, Waterproofing Stabilizing Primer, then apply an overall coat of Stabilising Primer according to label directions. Finish with two coats of CS 055 HOUSESHIELD Waterproof Coating.