STAINBLOCK
Storage:
Protect from frost/freezing.
Where to use:
This water based, solvent-free Stainblock is highly effective and has a number of uses for concealing and blocking out difficult stains such as rusted metal, rust staining, tannin staining from hardwoods such as oak and mahogany, water staining on (for example) plaster walls & ceilings, and many other "difficult to get rid of" stains.
However, this product will not block oily or tarry stains, such as those from coal fires (chimney breast) or asphalt.
This is the preferred Primer for bare Iron and Steel.
NOTE: Not ideal for exterior bare cast iron - ask for advice.
Preparation:
The substrate should be sound, dry, non-dusty, and non-oily.
Remove any loose or flaking material.
Structural issues such as efflorescence, water ingress or rising damp, etc, must be resolved beforehand and re-plastered if needs be.
Metals - rust must be removed.
Application:
Stir gently and thoroughly before use.
Apply one or two medium coats (depending on the severity of the problem) by brush or roller, and allow at least 6 hours between coats.
The final coat should be pure white before recoating.
DO NOT THIN.
Avoid applying below 41°F (5°C).
Clean equipment and brushes with water.
Finish with any of our standard wall or trim paints - if in doubt, ask for advice.
Normally touch dry in 1-2 hours.
Coverage:
Varies with porosity but 1 Quart will cover approximately 110-130 Sq Ft per coat, or one Gallon, 430 to 520 Sq Ft.
Health & Safety:
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Wash off splashes with water. Keep out of the reach of children.
ECOS Paints
PO Box 489, Fairforest, SC 29336
Phone: (864) 595-3840
Email: tech.help@ecospaints.net
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The advice on this page is offered in good faith but does not constitute a specification and, as the conditions and techniques of application and use are beyond our control, no liability whatsoever will be accepted on our part for its use in full or in part. Always follow the instructions on the can. Follow preparation guidelines thoroughly - surfaces should always be clean, dry, sound and free of dust, efflorescence, grease, oil, rust, etc. The number of coats stated may sometimes seem to be onerous, but these are the ideal for best overall performance.