Helmi Furniture Primer

Tin Size & price:0.9L | HK$373 2.7L | HK$1,100

Gloss Grade:Matt

Coverage:4-6㎡ x 2 coats / Litre

Acrylate water-borne primer for interior painting of wooden and metal surfaces, e.g. doors, cabinets, window frames, etc. Its VOC emissions are very low compared to oil-based products, and it is long lasting and non-yellowing.

Country of Origin:Finland

Base paints:AP base

Chemical resistance:Resists cleaning chemicals and weak solvents.

Colour Range:Tikkurila Symphony Colour Card

Coverage:4-6 m2 x 2 coats / Litre. This information is only intended as a guide. Actual spreading rate will depend upon texture, porosity and hardness of the wood.

Thinner:Water

Thinning:Thin with 5-10% of water if necessary.

Application Details:

Application method:Brush, sponge or spray.

Application conditions:The surface to be painted must be dry, the temperature of the air at least +8°C, and the relative humidity of the air below 80%. Lower temperature (approx. +15°C) and higher humidity (50-70 % RH) will make the open-time of the paint longer and the work easier.

Preparation：Remove all dirt and dust carefully to obtain good adhesion. Wash down previously painted or lacquered surfaces with a suitable cleaning agent and rinse carefully with water. Let dry. Remove loose, flaking paint or lacquer with a scraper and sand the whole surface. Remove sanding dust. Fill holes and cracks with filler and sand the filled parts. Remove sanding dust.

Priming:

Stir Helmi Primer well before use and thin with water, if necessary. Apply by brush, roller, paint pad, or spray. Apply on large surfaces with e.g. a furniture paint roller and then level with a brush. Multi-branched synthetic brushes are best suited for the work.

Prime absorbent surfaces first with primer thinned with 5-10 % water, and sand.

After 2 hours, paint the surface with unthinned primer. Finishing can be done after 5 hours with Helmi Furniture Paint.

Drying time at 23°C and 50% relative air humidity

Touch dry after approx. 1 hour.

Recoatable with Helmi primer approximately after 2 hours.

Recoatable with Helmi Furniture Paint approximately after 5 hours.

Maintenance instructions

Cleaning earliest approx. 1 month after painting. The surfaces are cleaned with a soft brush, damp cleaning cloth or sponge and neutral (pH 6-8) dish washing solution. Very dirty surfaces can be cleaned with a slightly alkaline (pH 8-10) washing detergent using e.g. a cleaning cloth or sponge. Rinse the surface carefully.

The product achieves its final hardness and durability after one month under normal conditions, therefore the surfaces must be handled with care during initial couple of weeks. If the surfaces need to be cleaned soon after finishing, clean them lightly with a soft brush or damp cleaning cloth.

Environmental and waste disposalEmpty tins should be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Liquid waste should be destroyed according to the local regulations.

The above information is not intended to be exhaustive or complete. The information is based on laboratory tests and practical experience, and it is given to the best of our knowledge. The quality of the product is ensured by Tikkurila’s operational system, based on the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. As manufacturer Tikkurila cannot control the conditions under which the product is being used or the many factors that have an effect on the use and application of the product. Tikkurila disclaims liability for any damages caused by using the product against our instructions or for inappropriate purposes. Tikkurila reserves the right to change the given information unilaterally without notice.