Description
CROWN GRANITE FINISH PAINT is a multi-color stone paint; the final paint will vividly represent natural granite or marble.
Recommended use: Ideal for decorating and protecting interior and exterior walls. Substrates: New or previously painted (sound) plaster, concrete, and cement rendering.
Advantages: Dustproof with self-cleaning properties. High Abrasion and scratch resistance. 10- year warranty. Super weatherproof against rainwater and sun. Resistant to spread of flame. Good colour retention.
Conditions during application: The temperature of the substrate should be a minimum of 10°C and at least 3°C above the dew point of the air, measured near the substrate. Good ventilation is required in confined areas to ensure proper drying.
PRODUCT DATA:
Colour Range: Over 10 standard shades
Pack Sizes: 20kg.
Finish: Texture
Shelf Life: 12 months if stored under cool and dry conditions.
Thinner & equipment cleaner: Water
| GRANITE FINISH PRODUCT DATA | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Procedure | Product | Coverage | Drying time @25oC | Recoat time | Tools | Note |
| 1 | Substrate treatment | Putty series | Fine Putty: 18 – 20m2 per pack @1 – 1.5mm thickness. | Touch Dry: 2h | ≥4hrs | Putty Knife | Make the base solid, smooth, dry, and clean |
| Coarse Putty: 11 – 14 m2 per pack @ 2-4 mm thickness | Hard Dry: 48h | ||||||
| 2 | Granite Undercoat | Water base Damp- proof primer/ | 6m2/2 Coats | Touch Dry: 1h | ≥1hr | Brush/ roller / sprayer | Seal the Substrate, alkali resistance, penetration resistance |
| Hard Dry: 12h | |||||||
| 3 | Mix: Granite Bonding Coat + Granite Flakes | Granite stone paint | 2.25 L /m2 (1L Granite Flake: 1.25 Granite Bonding Coat | Touch Dry: 1h | ≥24hrs | Recommended spray application by Granite Spray gun | Protect the paint from water after applying. |
| Hard Dry: 24h | |||||||
| 4 | Granite Silicone Topcoat | Water base Waterpr oof and weather- resistant finish | 6 m2/2 Coats | Touch Dry: 1h | ≥1hr | Wool Brush/ roller /sprayer | Polish sharp sands or angle before spraying topcoat if necessary |
| GRANITE FINISH APPLICATION GUIDE | |
| STEP 1 | Surface Preparation – Inspect the surface for dampness, effloresces, loose particles |
| STEP 2 | Remove all loosely held particles / old paint by scraper, wire |
| STEP 3 | If Cracks observed on surface Fill all the cracks as below Cracks up to 1.5 mm – Fill with Polyfilla Cracks above 2mm – Fill concrete + Dr. Fixit |
| STEP 4 | Hairline Cracks / Undulation/Unevenness – Fill by 1 coat of Crown Level Putty (Coarse) 2 to 4mm + 1 coat Crown Walplast Cement Putty (Fine) 1.5 to 2mm. (If surface is free of undulations & loose particle, skip step 2 & proceed with step 5 |
| STEP 5 | Apply 2 coats of Granite Undercoat by spray, Brush or Roller |
| STEP 6 | Apply good quality Crown Masking Tapes to make panelling effect on walls, if desired. Or apply finish like normal smooth finish paint |
| STEP 7 | Apply Granite Finish Pain Mix (Mixture of Granite Bonding Coat & Granite Flake in ratio GBC -1.25 L: GF – 1 KG) |
| STEP 8 | Flat the sprayed Crown Granite Texture Mix by plastic/ acrylic trowel |
| STEP 9 | If done panelling effect, then remove the Crown Masking tapes carefully |
| STEP 10 | Apply 2 coats of Granite Topcoats |
| STEP 11 | Allow it to dry for 12 hours |
| STEP 12 | Granite Texture Finish is Ready |
Availability: From Crown Depots in Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Meru, Nyeri, Eldoret, Arusha, Mwanza, Dar es Salaam, Kigali and through Crown Stockists.
Storage Conditions: Store under cool dry conditions away from direct sunlight, heat and extreme cold.
Disclaimer: The recommendations contained herein are given in good faith and meant to guide the user in accordance with good painting practices. They are gained from our tests and experiences and are believed to be accurate and reliable. No warranty/guarantee is implied by the recommendations contained herein since the conditions of use; application method, substrate and cleanliness of the substrate are beyond Crown Paints Kenya PLC control.
Technology may change with time, necessitating changes to this Technical Data Sheet (TDS). Crown Paints Kenya PLC reserves the right to amend the TDS without any further notice.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the latest TDS is being used for reference.
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