DESCRIPTION | Thixotropic alkyd paint for interior use. |
PRODUCT FEATURES | For interior use. Empire levels well and ensures a smooth finish. Empire is ideal for brush application. |
RECOMMENDED USES | Free-standing interior furniture. Wood, chipboard, fibreboard and hardboard surfaces according to instructions. |
TECHNICAL DATA | ||
Base paints | A and C | |
Colour Range | Tikkurila Symphony 2436 colour card. | |
Gloss grade | Semi-matt | |
Coverage | 10-12 m2/l. | |
Can sizes | Base paints: 0,225 l, 0,9 l, 2,7 l, 9 l Empire Black: 1 l, 1/3 l |
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Thinner | White Spirit 1050 and Spray Thinner 1032 | |
Application method | Brush or spray. | |
Drying time at 23°C and 50% relative air humidity |
Dust dry after 3 hours, re-coatable after 24 hours. |
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Wash resistance | Good with all ordinary cleaning detergents. | |
Chemical resistance | Resists Turpentine, White Spirit and Methylated Spirit, does not resist e.g. Thinner. | |
Oil and grease resistance | Resists vegetable and animal fats, lubricating oils and greases. | |
Solids volume | 50 % White | |
Density | 1.2 kg/l White, ISO 2811 | |
Storage | Unaffected by cold storage or transportation. Badly closed or short cans endure badly long-time storage. |
APPLICATION DETAILS | ||
Application conditions | The surface to be painted must be dry, the temperature of the air at least +5°C, and the relative humidity of the air below 80%. | |
Preparation | New unpainted surfaces: Clean dirt, dust and grease from unpainted surfaces. Prime with Jehu Wood Primer or Otex Primer. Previously painted surfaces: Wash down previously painted surfaces with Cleaning Agent (Maalipesu), rinse carefully with water and allow to dry well. Remove loose paint with scraper and sand the whole surface. Remove sanding dust. Fill holes and cracks with Presto Furniture Putty or Alkyd Putty. Prime, if necessary, with Jehu Wood Primer or Otex Primer. |
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Painting | Empire does not need to be stirred before use. If you have to stir Empire - e.g. when thinning - let the paint become gelatinous before application. For brush application, thin Empire with White Spirit 1050 and for spray application with Spray Thinner 1032. Apply by brush or spray 1-2 times. | |
Cleaning of tools | Clean tools with White Spirit 1050 or Tikkurila Pensselipesu (Tool Cleaner). | |
Maintenance instructions | Earliest after one month from painting: Clean dirty surfaces with a neutral detergent solution (pH 6-8) using for example a brush, sponge or a cleaning cloth. For very dirty surfaces use weak alkaline detergent solution (pH 8-10) using a sponge or a cleaning cloth. Rinse the surface well. The surface achieves its final hardness and durability after one month under normal conditions, therefore the surface should be handled with care during that time. If the surfaces need to be cleaned soon after finishing, use a smooth brush or a damp cloth to clean the surface. The surface achieves its final hardness and durability after one month under normal conditions, therefore the surface should be handled with care during that time. Use smooth brush, damp cloth or mop to clean the surface, if it is necessary. |
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Maintenance treatment | Maintenance painting: Surfaces painted with Empire can be maintenance painted with same kind of solvent-borne paint. See Preparation. |
Weight | 3.00 kg |
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Dimensions | 18 x 18 x 18 cm |
Brand | TIKKURILA |