ProNature Wall & Ceiling

Coverage & Application

Coverage:

Approximately 6 m²/litre on non-porous, flat substrate.

Surface Preparation:

Unpainted Surfaces:

• Make sure that new cement walls and lime plasters have cured and dried for at least 6 weeks before painting.
• Brush off any loose and friable particles before painting commences.
• Pre-treat mineral surfaces with an acid wash (follow supplier instructions!). or make your own, simply use some vinegar or citric acid (15%) dissolved in water.
• Rinse acid washed surfaces well and leave to dry.
• Previously unpainted, newly plastered or very absorbent surfaces:
• Fill holes and cracks primed with ProNature Plaster Primer before application of ProNature Wall & Ceiling..

Previously painted Surfaces in good condition:

• Remove loose and flaking paint back to a sound substrate and a firm edge.
• Spot prime bare areas with appropriate primer.
• Clean old paint with ProNature Plant Soap Concentrate solution to remove all contaminations and chalked material.
• Rinse with clean water to remove all traces of the soap
•  Sand glossy enamel surfaces to a matt finish.

Previously painted Surfaces in poor condition (e.g., extensive peeling):

• Completely remove paint by most suitable means.

Chalky surfaces:

• Remove completely by scraping, wire brushing or other suitable means to expose the underlying substrate.
• Apply ProNature Plaster Primer and allow drying for 12-24 hrs before coating with ProNature Wall.

Application:

• Product is ready to use.
• Do not dilute. Stir well.
• Always remove loose finishes thoroughly and pre-sand high gloss finishes.
• Wash walls with ProNature Mould Stop. to remove all traces of algae and mould growth.
• Use brush, roller, foam pad or suitable spraying equipment.to apply Wall and Ceiling
• 2-4 hours of drying time between coats (depending on ambient temperature.)
• 2 coats of undiluted ProNature Wall is sufficient under normal circumstances.
• ProNature Wall fully dries within 24 hours depending on ambient conditions and reaches its final maturity after about 7 days. Cold weather and/or high humidity will prolong the drying process.
• Clean tools with water. For partially dried product use ProNature Plant Soap Concentrate.

Touch Ups:

• As minor colour differences between batches may occur it is advisable to do touch-ups corner to corner and not just in a single spot.
• Colour differences will also occur as the paint matures and cures. Touch-ups with the same batch may be visible but normally blend in as the touched-up areas cure.

Storage / Shelf Life:

• The product can be kept for a minimum of 12 months in unopened containers when stored in a cool and frost-free place.
• Product does contain some preservatives but might still be subject to micro bacterial decomposition. Once opened product has a limited shelf life and preferably should be used immediately.
• Do not use material if it has an unpleasant smell or shows signs of a micro bacterial attack i.e., mould.

Additional Information:

• Confirm that new cementitious and lime plasters have cured and dried for at least 6 weeks before painting
• Before application, check substrate for suitability and compatibility.
• Avoid direct exposure to sunlight, high humidity, windy conditions, and dirt during application. Coating hot or cold substrates may lead to permanent pinholes and blistering in the paint film or delamination from the substrate.
• Mix different batch numbers of the same product prior to application to rule out batch-induced differences.
• Application temperature at least 15 °C, max. 30 °C, max. 85% rel. humidity. Ideal conditions are 20-23 °C, 40-65% rel. humidity.
• Stir thoroughly prior to application.
• Protect surrounding surfaces, remove stains and spatters immediately with water and ProNature Plant Soap Concentrate .
• Patchy surfaces can develop under adverse object conditions (see above). Avoid partial drying and work speedily wet-on-wet i.e., keeping a wet edge.
• Check and maintain the surfaces regularly for optimal, permanent protection and immediately repair damaged areas.