Description
ABOUT
State-of-the-art, low odor, water thinnable urethane-alkyd emulsion. Combines the advantages of both modern acrylic and traditional oil formulations. Available in Brilliant or Satin finishes, both equally durable.APPLICATION
Tools: Apply by brush, roller or spray.
Please note: Fine Paints of Europe recognizes spray application as an excellent method to apply our coatings, however we do not consult on the specifications nor the equipment needed to do so.
New, unpainted surfaces: After surface preparation (sanding, etc.) and cleaning, apply one coat ECO Primer/Undercoat or FPE Oil Primer/Undercoat. If painting exterior wood, moisture levels should not exceed 14%. Primer coat should be sanded with 220 grit paper. Then apply two generous, even coats of ECO. Apply the paint and then walk away. Do not overwork this finish.Sanding between top coats of ECO Brilliant with 220 to 320 grit paper is necessary for adhesion.
Sanding between top coats of ECO Brilliant with 220 to 320 grit paper is necessary for adhesion
On surfaces previously painted: Surfaces previously painted with latex paint should be primed first prior to painting. Apply ECO following a light sanding and thorough cleaning to remove dust and foreign material. Painted surfaces that do require heavy sanding or scraping should be cleaned and then primed with ECO or FPE Oil Primer/ Undercoat before applying two generous coats of ECO. Apply the paint and then walk away. Do not overwork this paint – brush it on and walk away.
ECO should be stirred well before use. If this finish drags or does not level perfectly it may be thinned slightly with water.
Do not apply at temperatures below 40°F or above 80°F or when relative humidity exceeds 80%.
SURFACES
Walls, ceilings, windows, doors, trim, siding, cabinets, shutters, garden furniture – as a rule, ECO is suitable for use on surfaces which previously would have been coated with Brilliant or Satin enamel. ECO is the ultimate exterior housepaint–especially when used during the construction phase where all wooden elements are encapsulated with FPE Oil Primer or ECO Primer and painted on all sides before nailing in place.
This system can be expected to yield fifteen to twenty years of beauty and protection. ECO is not recommended for exterior use on masonry surfaces, stucco, or homes which have previously experienced moisture related paint problems.
ECO is primarily intended for use on interior and exterior woodwork and trim. It may also be used on interior walls and ceilings which have been properly prepared and primed with the appropriate FPE Primer. However, please note that the use of our 100% acrylic Eurolux Matte or Flat finish paints is what is typically recommended on walls and ceilings.
TECHNICAL
- Binder: urethane alkyd emulsion
- Pigments: Titanium Dioxide, mineral and organic color pigments
- Vehicle: water
- Thinner: water
- Viscosity: Brilliant: 110-115 KU, Satin: 117-123 KU
- Specular Gloss (60°): Brilliant: 80 GU, Satin: 55-65 GU
- Drying time: dust free after 1 hour, Re-coatable after 16 hours
- Curing Period: 21 days. After this amount of time, the paint film will be at its maximum hardness.
- VOC: 44
- Recommended Mil Thickness per coat:
- 1 dry coat of 35 microns or 1.378 Mil
- 1 wet coat of 90 microns or 3.543 Mil
*When spraying, additional coats may be necessary to achieve this Mil Thickness